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UN Security Council calls for de-escalation in Libya

Date: 2019-04-05 23:10:58 GMT - United Nations - Arab world - SN:8 - ID:7883666

The UN Security Council on Friday reiterated full support for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres efforts to settle the situation in Libya. After an emergency closed-door briefing by UN envoy to Libya Ghassan Salame, the council called on all ....

LNA units enter Tripoli, control airport

Date: 2019-04-05 23:02:54 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:5 - ID:7883662

The Libyan National Army (LNA) under General Khalifa Haftar said Friday its forces have entered Tripoli from all axes. In a statement, the LNA added that it is now fully controlling Tripoli International Airport. Fierce battles have erupted ....

Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in Qalandia camp

Date: 2019-04-02 08:58:21 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:7877525

Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian youth and injured two others in an overnight military raid on the refugee camp of Qalandia, north of Jerusalem city, WAFA news agency reported Tuesday. Local sources said that large numbers of Israeli ....

Algerian president to resign before April 28 -- presidency

Date: 2019-04-01 18:32:48 GMT - Algeria - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:7877010

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will resign before April 28, when his presidential term is scheduled to end, the Algerian presidency announced on Monday. In a press statement, the presidency said that Bouteflika will issue some important ....

Arab Parliament urges for dedicating Tunis summit for Arab solidarity

Date: 2019-03-31 23:22:24 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:10 - ID:7875514

Arab Parliament Speaker Mishaal bin Fahm al Salmi called for dedicating the Tunis Summit to enhance Arab solidarity and overcome challenges. He expressed rejection and full condemnation to the US recognition of the Israeli sovereignty over Al ....

Algeria rejects US proclamation on Golan

Date: 2019-03-31 23:14:43 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:7 - ID:7875511

Speaker of the Algerian Council of Nation Abdel Kader bin Saleh stressed on Sunday his country's rejection of the US administration's recent proclamation recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Syrian Golan Heights. Saleh gave his remarks in an ....

Saudi king leaves Tunis

Date: 2019-03-31 19:26:51 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:5 - ID:7875350

Saudi King Salman bin Abdel Aziz left Tunis Sunday following a state visit to the Arab country during which he led the Kingdom's delegation to the 30th Arab Summit, according to the SPA. At the Presidential Airport in Tunis, the king was seen off ....

Abbas urges Arab states to adopt unified position for Palestinian cause

Date: 2019-03-31 19:12:16 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:7875329

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday urged Arab countries to adopt a unified position in support of the Palestinian cause. Addressing the 30th Arab Summit here, Abbas said Israeli occupation forces continue their repressive ....

Jordanian king says summit resolutions should reflect Arab aspirations

Date: 2019-03-31 18:31:11 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:1 - ID:7875270

Jordanian King Abdullah II, who is attending the Arab Summit here, has called for resolutions that reflect aspirations of the Arab peoples and stress Arab unity. Addressing the 30th Arab Summit, which kicked off earlier Sunday, King Abdullah ....

King Salman, Essebsi mull bilateral ties

Date: 2019-03-29 20:09:05 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:5 - ID:7872342

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud discussed on Friday with Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi ways of boosting bilateral cooperation and the latest regional and international developments. The talks were held at Carthage Palace, in the ....