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Saudi mufti calls for unity in Islamic society
Date: 2014-08-19 13:10:38 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:35 - ID:881355
Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh has called for unity in the Islamic society. In a statement issued Tuesday, the top cleric said terrorism and extremism are the first foes for Islam. He called for facing the extremist thoughts ....
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AL envoy: Situation in Libya poses serious threat to region
Date: 2014-08-19 12:52:20 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:31 - ID:881314
Arab League Special Envoy to Libya Nasser Al-Kidwa said the deteriorating situation in Libya poses serious repercussions on the whole region, especially its neighboring countries. Following a meeting with Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, ....
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Israeli settlers storm Aqsa Mosque
Date: 2014-08-19 12:15:12 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:25 - ID:881219
A group of Jewish settlers, led by extremist Rabbi Yehuda Glick, stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque on Tuesday from the Al-Magarbah Gate. The settlers entered the mosque under the protection of Israeli soldiers and policemen but students have attempted to ....
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Abbas orders probe into "alleged coup" in West Bank
Date: 2014-08-19 07:16:01 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:10 - ID:880652
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday ordered a probe into media reports about the Israeli detention of a cell allegedly belonging to Hamas which plotted a coup against him in the West Bank, WAFA news agency reported. The president is ....
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Jordanian king, British PM discuss Mideast issues
Date: 2014-08-19 06:31:25 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:5 - ID:880597
Jordanian King Abdullah II and British Prime Minister David Cameron discussed on Monday a number of Middle Eastern issues, especially the recent developments in Gaza, and efforts to reach a full end to the Israeli aggression on coastal territory and ....
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Gaza truce extended for 24 hours to resume talks: Egyptian statement
Date: 2014-08-19 05:55:57 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:880548
The Palestinians and Israel agreed to extend ceasefire in the Gaza Strip for 24 hours, said an Egyptian official statement on Monday. The extension came to resume talks between both sides, added the statement. The extension was reached as the ....
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U.S. bars all American airlines from flying over Syria
Date: 2014-08-19 05:50:45 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:880543
The US Federal Aviation Administration has barred all American airlines from flying over Syria, saying the ongoing conflict poses a “serious potential threat.” The FAA had previously warned American carriers to avoid flying over Syria. The new ....
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Fatah member denies progress in negotiations with Israel on long-term truce
Date: 2014-08-19 05:47:06 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:880534
Senior Fatah Central Committee member Azam al-Ahmad denied on Monday news reports saying that negotiations with Israel to reach ceasefire are progressing. In a press release, Ahmad said that negotiations were slowed down due to Israel's ....
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Obama welcomes destruction of Syria's declared chemical weapons
Date: 2014-08-19 05:34:04 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:1 - ID:880521
US President Barack Obama has welcomed the destruction of Syria's declared chemical weapons, terming it as "important step" Obama said in a statement released by the White House late Monday: " it is an important achievement in our ongoing effort ....
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Hamas praises EU decision to boycott Israeli products
Date: 2014-08-18 15:21:22 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:64 - ID:880057
Hamas Spokesman Fawzi Barhoum praised Monday an European Union decision to boycott Israeli poultry products. "It's a step in the right direction," Barhoum said in a statement. He called on the EU to take tougher steps as punishment for ....
