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US urges parties concerned in Iraq to remain calm

Date: 2022-08-30 08:03:03 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:15 - ID:9745595

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (MENA) - The US urged the parties concerned in Iraq to remain calm, and resolve their political differences through a peaceful process. Washington is aware about the escalating situation in Iraq, said Deputy Spokesperson at ....

UN chief calls for 'calm' & 'restraint' in Iraq

Date: 2022-08-30 07:48:18 GMT - United Nations - Arab world - SN:14 - ID:9745654

NEW YORK, Aug 30 (MENA) - UN chief Antonio Guterres on Monday called for "restraint" in Iraq and asked all parties to "take immediate steps to de-escalate the situation" as Baghdad's Green Zone descended into chaos, according to his ....

4 rockets hit residential complex in Baghdad's Green Zone

Date: 2022-08-30 07:18:06 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:11 - ID:9745543

BAGHDAD, Aug 30 (JMENA) - The Iraqi Security Media Cell (ISMC) announced that four rockets fell on a residential complex inside Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Tuesday morning. The rockets were launched from east Baghdad, the Iraqi "Al ....

1 Iraqi protester killed, 27 injured in Baghdad's Green Zone

Date: 2022-08-29 19:07:53 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:83 - ID:9745161

BAGHDAD, Aug 29 (MENA) - One Iraqi protester was killed, and 27 others were injured in Baghdad's Green Zone, an Iraqi security source announced on Monday. Earlier on Monday, leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al Sadr announced his decision ....

AL, UNV urge to get volunteers involved in future building of societies

Date: 2022-08-29 18:36:22 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:80 - ID:9744965

CAIRO, Aug 29 (MENA) – Elena Panova, UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt, has underlined the importance of the State of the World’s Volunteerism Report to enhance volunteering work in peace and development domains. She reiterated on Monday that the ....

AL chief follows up with deep concern dangerous developments in Iraq

Date: 2022-08-29 17:31:51 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:74 - ID:9745078

CAIRO, Aug 29 (MENA) - Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul-Gheit affirmed he is following up with deep concern the unfolding dangerous developments in the Iraqi arena, according to Official Spokesman for the AL Secretary General Gamal Roshdy. ....

UN FFM urges all Libyan parties to refrain from further military escalation

Date: 2022-08-29 16:58:47 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:72 - ID:9745022

TRIPOLI, Aug 29 (MENA) - The UN Independent Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) on Libya urged on Monday all parties involved in the hostilities in Tripoli to refrain from any further military escalation and to protect the human rights of civilians, ....

Kuwaiti, Iraqi, US naval units carry out joint drill in Arabian Gulf

Date: 2022-08-29 16:53:51 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:71 - ID:9744840

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 29 (MENA) - The Kuwaiti Navy has carried out a joint drill with the Iraqi naval forces along with units of the US Fifth Fleet in the north part of the Arabian Gulf, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense said on Monday. The exercise ....

Total curfew in Baghdad to begin from 15:30 Monday: JOC

Date: 2022-08-29 16:24:01 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:64 - ID:9744835

BAGHDAD, Aug 29 (MENA) - A total curfew was imposed in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the Iraqi News Agency reported quoting the Joint Operations Command (JOC) on Monday. The JOC said in a statement that the curfew applies to the movement of vehicles ....

Saudi Arabia, UAE discuss military operations in Yemen

Date: 2022-08-29 15:19:15 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:60 - ID:9744681

RIYADH, Aug 29 (MENA) - Deputy Chief of the Saudi General Staff Mutlaq bin Salim bin Mutlaq Al-Azima has discussed with Commander of the UAE Joint Operations Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Ameri military operations in Yemen. The meeting tackled the ....