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Critical TV bans in Libya setback for speech: HRW
Date: 2014-01-28 16:54:18 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:48 - ID:525771
A new decree passed by Libya’s parliament banning satellite television stations critical of the government and the 2011 uprising against Gaddafi violates free speech and Libya’s Provisional Constitutional Declaration, the Human Rights Watch said in ....
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Lebanese parliament speaker receives Egypt amb.
Date: 2014-01-28 16:37:17 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:46 - ID:525730
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri received on Tuesday Egypt's Ambassador here Ashraf Hamdy. Their talks took up the latest regional developments and bilateral relations. ....
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Hamas congratulates Tunisia on new constitution
Date: 2014-01-28 15:43:29 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:22 - ID:525271
Hamas has congratulated the Tunisian government on the ratification of the country's new constitution and the formation of new government. In a statement on Tuesday, the Islamic movement wished Tunisia more success and stability during the coming ....
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250 trucks allowed into Gaza via Kerm Abu Salem crossing
Date: 2014-01-28 08:48:55 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:9 - ID:524567
Israeli occupation authorities on Tuesday decided to allow the entry of 250 trucks loaded with goods into the Gaza Strip via the Kerm Abu Salem crossing, south east of the strip. Raed Fattouh, chairman of the coordination committee for the entry ....
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Obama phones Yemeni president on national dialogue
Date: 2014-01-28 07:18:02 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:524365
Yemeni President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi received this evening a phone call from US President Barack Obama who congratulated him on the success of the national dialogue conference. President Obama said that the success of the national dialogue ....
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7 Iraqis killed, injured in explosive device blast southern Baghdad
Date: 2014-01-27 13:15:55 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:58 - ID:523342
An Iraqi citizen was killed Monday and six others injured in an explosive device blast near Latifia stores in southern Baghdad, a security source said. A security force cordoned the scene while ambulances rushed the injured to a hospital and the ....
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Lebanese FM, UN official probe Geneva II Conference
Date: 2014-01-27 12:45:14 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:54 - ID:523236
Lebanese Foreign Minister Adnan Mansour discussed on Monday with United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Derek Plumbly the Geneva II Conference and its success. Mansour said that forming the government is a Lebanese affair, adding that he ....
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Geneva II conf. opens officially
Date: 2014-01-27 11:33:29 GMT - Switzerland - Arab world - SN:48 - ID:523004
The first official session of the Ganava II conference opened early Monday for talks on means of settling the Syrian crisis. Delegations from the Syrian regime and the opposition attend the event along with Arab and international envoy to Syria ....
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US CDA asserts necessity of activating political dialogue between gov't, parties of Sudan
Date: 2014-01-27 10:22:54 GMT - Sudan - Arab world - SN:33 - ID:522857
The US Embassy in Khartoum reiterated the necessity of activating the political dialogue between the Sudanese government and political parties to work out a comprehensive settlement that realize the interests of the Sudanese people. US Chargé ....
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UNAMID renews support for peace initiatives in Darfur
Date: 2014-01-27 10:06:58 GMT - Sudan - Arab world - SN:28 - ID:522815
The United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) renewed on Monday support for all initiatives aiming at bringing about peace and reconciliation among tribes in the western Sudanese region of Darfur. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, head of the ....