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UNSC warns on S.Sudan peace efforts

Date: 2017-12-15 09:36:18 GMT - United Nations - Arab world - SN:7 - ID:7141492

The UN Security Council (UNSC) warned of "costs or consequences" for South Sudan's government and opposition if they undermine upcoming efforts to achieve a cease-fire and implement a 2015 peace agreement. In a statement, the Council expressed ....
IFC mulls boosting investments in Egypt: Qabil

Date: 2017-12-15 09:35:30 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:6 - ID:7141620

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) weighs boosting financing programs dedicated to invest in Egypt's industrial sector in the coming period, Trade and Industry Minister Tarek Qabil said on Friday. Thanks to the success of the country's ....
Japan holds 3 for alleged illegal exports to N.Korea

Date: 2017-12-15 09:34:48 GMT - Japan - International - SN:5 - ID:7141490

Three employees of a Tokyo-based company were arrested on Thursday for allegedly exporting food and other items to North Korea in violation of a government ban, the NHK reported. M-Create President Yuzuru Yachita and two other employees are ....
Trump thanks Putin for hailing America's economy

Date: 2017-12-15 09:32:50 GMT - USA - International - SN:4 - ID:7141596

President Donald Trump thanked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for praising America's economic performance. In a statement on Friday, the White House said "President Trump thanked President Putin for acknowledging America's strong economic ....
Moscow denies Russian jets intercepted by US F-22s in Syria

Date: 2017-12-15 09:30:43 GMT - Russia - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:7141459

The Russian Defense Ministry released a statement Thursday denying reports of an alleged "intercept" of Russian Su-25s by US F-22 fighter jets in Syria, Sputnik reported. "On December 13, a pair of Su-25 attack aircraft escorted a humanitarian ....