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OIC denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Date: 2017-12-07 10:49:20 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:9 - ID:7128270

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed deep regret over US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and his orders to move his country’s embassy to the city, which constitutes a provocation of ....

Yemeni army controls Khokha city southern Hodeidah

Date: 2017-12-07 09:42:06 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:7 - ID:7128076

The Yemeni army controlled Al Khokha city in Hodeidah governorate, after the defeat of Houthi militias, Al Arabiya channel news reported Thursday without giving more details. The Yemeni army, backed by Saudi-led coalition, advanced towards Al ....

Bahrain: US recognition of Al Quds as Israel capital jeopardizes peace process

Date: 2017-12-07 08:38:31 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:7127771

The US administration’s decision to recognize Al Quds as Israel’s capital jeopardizes the Middle East peace process, Bahrain said. According to BNA, the kingdom reasserted its firm stance in support of the Palestinian people and their aspiration ....

Saudi Arabia: Trump's decision to move US embassy to Jerusalem 'irresponsible & unwarranted'

Date: 2017-12-07 08:24:35 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:1 - ID:7127725

Saudi Arabia on Thursday expressed "great disappointment" over US President Donald Trump's announcement recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating the US embassy to Jerusalem, Al Arabiya news channel reported. In a statement ....

Palestinian PM posts EU envoys on political updates

Date: 2017-12-06 15:16:06 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:22 - ID:7126869

Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah and Foreign Minister Riyad Malki warned on Wednesday that any change in the status of Jerusalem would heighten tension and violence in the region, said WAFA news agency. Hamdallah and Malki met with ....

Terrorists kidnap 10 school managers in Daraa countryside

Date: 2017-12-06 15:14:47 GMT - Syria - Arab world - SN:20 - ID:7126843

Terrorists of the so-called Jaish Khalid Ibn Al Walid, affiliated to Daesh terrorist organization, attacked a number of schools in Daraa western countryside and kidnapped 10 school managers along with their assistants and took them to the town of ....

Abul Gheit calls for overcoming challenges facing Arab tourism sector

Date: 2017-12-06 14:44:46 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:16 - ID:7126727

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit has called for working on overcoming the obstacles and challenges facing Arab tourism sector during the past years as a result of armed conflicts, terrorism and tensions in the region. A statement ....

Houthis detain 700 officers of republican guard in Sanaa's Central Prison

Date: 2017-12-06 13:54:11 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:15 - ID:7126672

The Houthi militias in Yemen detained about 700 of the republican guards in Sanaa's Central Prison. Sky News broke the news without mentioning further details. ....

Omani tourism minister underlines importance of developing Arab tourism strategy

Date: 2017-12-06 13:52:25 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:14 - ID:7126616

Omani Tourism Minister Ahmed bin Nasser Hamad Al Mahrizi asserted the importance of developing the Arab tourism strategy and implementing it on the ground. Addressing the inaugural session of the 20th session of the Arab tourism ministerial ....

Saleh buried in Sanaa without funeral

Date: 2017-12-06 10:28:14 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:5 - ID:7125890

The body of ex-Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh was buried in Sanaa late Tuesday without holding a funeral, the Arabic-speaking news channel Sky News reported on Wednesday. Saleh died in a roadside attack amid fierce clashes between his ....