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Phone call between Fahmy, Iraqi counterpart
Date: 2013-08-20 14:16:22 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:31 - ID:250554
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zubeiri has voiced support for the Egyptian government in its efforts to ensure the rule of law and restore security to Egypt. In a phone conversation with Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy, currently visiting ....
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State Security Court in Jordan to examine Abu Qutada's trial early Sept.
Date: 2013-08-20 12:37:43 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:21 - ID:250270
The State Security Court in Jordan will examine the trial of Islamist cleric Omar Mahmoud Othman, dubbed "Abu Qutada" early September. Abu Qutada is charged with conspiracy to carry out terrorist acts. His lawyer Taysir Diab said in ....
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Qatar decries cold-blooded killing of 25 conscripts in Rafah
Date: 2013-08-20 12:20:17 GMT - Qatar - Arab world - SN:19 - ID:250230
Qatar strongly condemned Monday's vicious attack in Rafah city that left 25 conscripts of the Central Security Forces dead and two others injured. A source at the Qatari Foreign Ministry told the Qatari news agency (QNA) on Tuesday that Qatar ....
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Iraq reiterates support for Egypt against terrorism
Date: 2013-08-20 09:22:42 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:10 - ID:249875
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki underlined his country's support for Egypt in fighting terrorism. "Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki phoned his Egyptian counterpart Hazim el-Beblawy and asserted Iraq's support for Egypt against terrorism," ....
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Suicide bomber strikes market in Yemen
Date: 2013-08-19 13:05:06 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:27 - ID:248721
Several people were injured after a suicide bomber targeted the Habra market in Sanaa, a Yemeni official security source said on Monday. In a press release, a Yemeni military source said that the presidency has recently directed to intensify ....
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Israel demolishes Bedouins' homes in East Jerusalem
Date: 2013-08-19 09:58:40 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:12 - ID:248262
Israeli forces bulldozed homes of Bedouin families of Arab el-Ka'abana in Beit Hanina in East Jerusalem on Monday, claiming they were unlicensed. Ali Ka'abana, spokesman for the tribe, said the houses were fully demolished, sending 53 members, ....
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Kuwait deports 9 Egyptians for participating in pro-Morsi protests outside Egyptian consulate, US embassy
Date: 2013-08-19 09:49:32 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:11 - ID:248252
Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohamed Khalid al-Hamad al-Sabah ordered the deportation of nine Egyptians for taking part in pro-Morsi protests outside the Egyptian consulate and US embassy. The Kuwaiti Al-Rai ....
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200 trucks allowed into Gaza
Date: 2013-08-18 11:26:05 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:19 - ID:247080
Israel allowed on Sunday 200 trucks carrying various goods to enter into the Gaza Strip via Karam Abul Salem (Kerem Shalom) commercial border crossing. Raed Fattouh, head of the committee overseeing the entry of goods into Gaza, said some trucks ....
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Lottery to be held on Wednesday to cut Hajj quota by 20%
Date: 2013-08-18 10:55:22 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:15 - ID:247018
Executive director of the Hajj and Umrah institution Ayman Abdel-Mawgoud said that a lottery will be held on Wednesday to cut this year's Hajj quota by 20 percent. In statements on Sunday, the official said that the excluded pilgrims will ....
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Death toll of Beirut blast rises to 30
Date: 2013-08-18 09:46:55 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:13 - ID:246917
The death toll of the terrorist blast that hit the Lebanese capital of Thursday rose to 30 after two new bodies were uncovered and three wounded succumbed to their injuries at hospitals. The death toll is likely to increase, Al-Nahar newspaper ....