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Sheikh Hasina demands probe into killings, vandalism in Bangladesh

Date: 2024-08-13 19:18:57 GMT - Bangladesh - World - SN:59 - ID:10828118

DHAKA, Aug 13 (MENA) - Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is now living in India after her government fell following a mass uprising, has demanded an investigation into killings, vandalism and arson, and to identify and bring to ....

Fire in Alexandria restaurant under control

Date: 2024-08-13 19:16:55 GMT - Egypt - Local - SN:58 - ID:10828155

ALEXANDRIA, Egypt, Aug 13 (MENA) - Civil protection forces in Alexandria managed to control a fire that broke out in a restaurant in east Alexandria’s Gleam neighborhood. The fire, which erupted due to an electrical short circuit, left 11 people ....

Rights groups urge British PM to reverse planned expansion of facial recognition surveillance

Date: 2024-08-13 18:56:31 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:57 - ID:10828052

LONDON, Aug 13 (MENA) - Charities and human rights organizations have called on British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to reverse a planned expansion of the use of facial recognition technology following far-right riots across England and Northern ....

Egypt's badminton team advance to final of All Africa Junior Under 19 Championships

Date: 2024-08-13 18:55:09 GMT - Senegal - Sports - SN:56 - ID:10828098

DAKAR, Aug 13 (MENA) - Egypt's junior badminton team qualified for the final of the All Africa Junior Under 19 Championships hosted by Senegal on August 12-19. In the semi final match, the Egyptian team defeated South Africa 3-0. Egypt topped ....

Vietnam's amb. in Vienna lauds Egypt's wise leadership

Date: 2024-08-13 18:49:20 GMT - Austria - Politics and Diplomacy - SN:55 - ID:10828027

VIENNA, Aug 13 (MENA) - Vietnam's Ambassador in Vienna and representative before international organizations Nguyen Trung Kien lauded the wise leadership in Egypt and its keenness on promoting national peace and stability, in light of the escalating ....

UNRWA says displacement never ends in Gaza

Date: 2024-08-13 18:37:21 GMT - palestine - Middle East - SN:54 - ID:10828003

GAZA CITY, Aug 13 (MENA) - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) emphasized on Tuesday that "displacement never ends" in the Gaza Strip. The UN agency stated that the Israeli military has put about 84% of Gaza, ....

Foreign ministry: New premises of Egyptian Embassy opens in Mogadishu

Date: 2024-08-13 18:33:44 GMT - Egypt - Politics and Diplomacy - SN:53 - ID:10828101

CAIRO, Aug 13 (MENA) - The Foreign Ministry announced Tuesday the opening of a new premises of the Egyptian Embassy in Mogadishu. The move came as part of the political leadership keenness on promoting cooperation between Egypt and Somalia, said ....

Aviation min. emphasizes importance of providing best services to travelers

Date: 2024-08-13 18:30:51 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:52 - ID:10828050

CAIRO, Aug 13 (MENA) - Civil Aviation Minister Sameh el Hefny emphasized the importance of constant coordination among airport authorities and all relevant bodies operating in airports to offer the best service to travelers. The minister's ....

Tehran rejects European leaders' call to refrain from any retaliatory attacks on Israel

Date: 2024-08-13 18:18:37 GMT - Iran - Middle East - SN:51 - ID:10828039

TEHRAN, Aug 13 (MENA) - Iran dismissed three European countries' call on it to refrain from any retaliatory strikes against Israel that would further escalate regional tensions. The Islamic Republic is determined to defend its national security ....

Putin: We pay special attention to what happens in Palestine despite military op. in Ukraine

Date: 2024-08-13 18:14:30 GMT - Russia - Middle East - SN:50 - ID:10828028

MOSCOW, Aug 13 (MENA) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday despite Russia's preoccupation with implementing the special military operation in Ukraine, it still pays special attention to what is happening in Palestine. During his ....