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2 Algerian soldiers killed in mine blast

Date: 2017-06-03 06:17:56 GMT - Algeria - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:6838763

At least two soldiers were killed in a mine explosion in the eastern Algerian state of Tébessa overnight Saturday. Local reports said that the mine had been planted by terrorists and that troops were combing the area to track them down. ....

Daesh 'mufti', 4 others killed in Iraqi airstrike - source

Date: 2017-05-27 08:02:50 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:1 - ID:6829775

A mufti of Daesh terrorist group was killed along with his four companions in the district of Ba'aj in the west of Iraq's Nineveh province on Saturday, Al Arabiya News Channel quoted a security source as saying. The five were killed in an ....

King of Jordan, French President discuss cooperation over phone

Date: 2017-05-25 08:21:41 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:6 - ID:6826915

King Abdullah II of Jordan held a phone conversation on Wednesday with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss ties and latest developments in the region. In a statement, the Royal Hashemite Court said King Abdullah congratulated Macron on ....

Palestinian prisoners' hunger strike continues for 39th day

Date: 2017-05-25 08:15:45 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:6826901

The hunger strike of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails entered the 39th running day on Thursday. Led by the high-profile Fatah prisoner and leader Marwan Barghouti, prisoners are protesting against their captivity conditions along with ....

Libyan army retakes 'Tamanhint' airbase

Date: 2017-05-25 08:13:21 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:6826898

The Libyan National Army (LNA) managed to regain control of "Tamanhint" airbase near the southern Libyan city of Sabha, Sky news reported on Thursday. Military sources said the Libyan forces stretched control over the airbase after they expelled ....

Israeli settlers storm Aqsa Mosque

Date: 2017-05-24 08:39:56 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:6825268

A number of Israeli settlers stormed the halls of Al Aqsa Mosque Wednesday amid tight security by Israeli police. The settlers made provocative tours in the halls of the mosque and performed Talmudic rituals at Bab al Rahma area. Israeli ....

Abul Gheit condemns attack on UN envoy to Yemen's motorcade in Sanaa

Date: 2017-05-24 08:39:12 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:6825266

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit condemned on Wednesday the attack on the motorcade of UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed in Sanaa, according to a statement by the Arab League. The motorcade was attacked by Houthis with ....

US, Saudi Arabia say Iran's nuclear agreement deal needs to be re-examined

Date: 2017-05-23 07:38:37 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:6823466

Saudi Arabia and the United States said Monday the nuclear agreement with Iran needs to be re-examined in some of its clauses. Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and US President Donald Trump agreed on the need to contain Iran's malign ....

Trump says Mideast peace to be got 'eventually'

Date: 2017-05-23 06:21:27 GMT - Israel - Arab world - SN:1 - ID:6823364

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that peace between Israel and the Palestinians is "one of the toughest deals of all". "But I have a feeling we're going to get there eventually ... I hope," Trump was quoted by CNN as saying, referring to ....

US president leaves Riyadh after official visit

Date: 2017-05-22 08:48:46 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:6 - ID:6821954

US President Donald Trump left here on Monday winding up a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. Trump will head for Israel where he will hold separate meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud ....