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Iran to support Iraq against terrorism: A top diplomat
Date: 2014-06-12 07:22:52 GMT - Iran - Arab world - SN:21 - ID:773731
TEHRAN, June 12 (MENA) - A senior Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic of Iran will support Iraq in its fight against terrorism, Press TV reported. “We will strongly support Iraq in fighting terrorism,” Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for ....
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US drones 'hit militants in Pakistan's North Waziristan'
Date: 2014-06-12 07:22:17 GMT - Pakistan - World - SN:20 - ID:773752
ISLAMABAD, June 12 (MENA) - The US has resumed its drones program in Pakistan, with two strikes on militant strongholds in the North Waziristan tribal region overnight, the BBC reported on Thursday. Reports say at least 16 suspected militants ....
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UN chief calls for international solidarity with Iraq
Date: 2014-06-12 07:21:43 GMT - United Nations - World - SN:19 - ID:773714
NEW YORK, June 11 (MENA) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged the international community to unite behind Iraq as an offensive by heavily armed militants swept closer to Baghdad. "The secretary-general urges the international community to ....
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Brazil 2014 World Cup kicks-off today
Date: 2014-06-12 07:00:17 GMT - Brazil - Sports - SN:18 - ID:773698
BRASILIA, June 12 (MENA) - The FIFA World Cup kicks off in Brazil on Thursday as 32 participating countries will be battling to be crowned champions of the world, Sky news reported. This is the second time that Brazil hosts the tournament and ....
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UN mission defers expanded political dialogue in Libya
Date: 2014-06-12 06:45:29 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:17 - ID:773699
TRIPOLI, June 12 (MENA) - The UN Support Mission in Libya decided to defer the expanded political dialogue it has asked for but without setting a new date. The dialogue session was scheduled to take place on June 18 and 19. In a statement late ....
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Thai junta orders free World Cup TV
Date: 2014-06-12 06:42:33 GMT - Thailand - Sports - SN:16 - ID:773701
BANGKOK, June 12 (MENA) - Thailand's ruling junta has ordered TV regulators to ensure that football fans will not have to pay to watch any matches at the World Cup. The military said it was part of its "happiness campaign", which has seen a ....
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280 trucks enter Gaza strip via Karam Abu Salem crossing
Date: 2014-06-12 06:27:19 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:15 - ID:773681
GAZA CITY, June 12 (MENA) - Israel decided on Thursday to let in 280 trucks into Gaza Strip via Karam Abu Salem trade crossing, south east of the strip. Raed Fattouh, chairman of the coordination committee for the entry of goods into the Gaza ....
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No truce with extremist militants in Libya: Haftar spokesperson
Date: 2014-06-12 06:26:45 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:14 - ID:773653
TRIPOLI, June 12 (MENA) – A spokesperson for the Libyan reneged General Khalifa Haftar denied Thursday media reports that the General Command of the Libyan army agreed on a ceasefire with the extremist groups in the country. Mohamed Hejazi said ....
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Iran decries Turkish Consulate seizure in Iraq
Date: 2014-06-12 06:05:23 GMT - Iran - Middle East - SN:13 - ID:773667
TEHRAN,June 12 (MENA) - Iran has condemned recent acts of terrorism in Iraq, including the seizure of the Turkish Consulate in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul, by militants from the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), IRNA ....
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Egypt/Press/Headlines 4 last Cairo
Date: 2014-06-12 05:57:33 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:12 - ID:773658
THE EGYPTIAN GAZETTE: - Ad-hoc committee to combat harassment against women - Sisi apologizes to Tahrir victim - Current account deficit narrowed to $232.7m - Gap between pound official, unofficial rate widens (MENA) MI/SR ....
