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Syrian Democratic forces control Daesh stronghold of Raqqa
Date: 2017-10-17 07:34:34 GMT - Syria - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:7043435
US-backed forces in Syria said they now control Daesh's one-time capital of Raqqa, with only a few dozen militants remaining in the city. The Syrian Democratic Forces said they have retaken al-Naim square, where Daesh once held public ....
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Iraqi security sources: PMF retakes Sinjar town
Date: 2017-10-17 07:28:18 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:7043417
Iraqi security sources said that the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) on Tuesday extended control over all of Sinjar town in the northern province of Ninawa province, Sky News reported. Clashes between the PMF and Kurdish Peshmerga fighters are ....
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Petition signatories urge Sisi to run for second term
Date: 2017-10-17 06:38:15 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:7043344
Large numbers of citizens nationwide have signed a petition calling on President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to run for a second presidential term. Beheira Governor Nadia Saleh was among those who signed the petition. The petition has been launched ....
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Beheira governor signs "To Build It" petition for Sisi 2nd term
Date: 2017-10-16 09:05:25 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:8 - ID:7041707
Beheira Governor Nadia Abdo signed “Alashan Tabneeha” (To Build It) petition calling on President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to run for a second presidential term. Assistant Secretary of West Delta sector in Nation's Future Party Dalia Hendi said in ....
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6 wounded in USA oil rig blaze near New Orleans
Date: 2017-10-16 08:56:46 GMT - USA - International - SN:7 - ID:7041696
An explosion at an oil rig near New Orleans, Louisiana has left six people injured as firefighters battle the blaze at the facility, Fox news reported. The US Coast Guard sent a small boat and a helicopter to the incident amid fears for one ....
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Iraqi forces control wide areas in Kirkuk
Date: 2017-10-16 07:48:42 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:6 - ID:7041665
The Iraqi joint forces controlled wide areas in Kirkuk without getting into clashes. Meanwhile, Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar el Abadi directed the forces to bring about security in Kirkuk in cooperation with Peshmerga forces. ....
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Qatar's UNESCO candidate was not representing Arabs -- FM
Date: 2017-10-16 07:45:11 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:5 - ID:7041635
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said Sunday Egypt supported the French candidate in UNESCO's final voting round as the Qatari rival was not representing the Arab Nation. In a televised interview with ON satellite channel, the minister added that ....
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Tourism minister returns to home after visit to Italy
Date: 2017-10-16 07:26:58 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:4 - ID:7041609
Tourism Minister Yehia Rashed arrived here late on Sunday after a five-day visit to Italy. During the visit, Rashed took part in the TTG Incontri exhibition that kicked off in Italy’s Rimini on Thursday. Rashed held a series of meetings with ....
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Awqaf minister mourns Armed Forces martyrs in Sinai
Date: 2017-10-16 07:10:40 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:3 - ID:7041604
Awqaf Minister Mohamed Mokhtar Gomaa mourned the martyrs of the Armed Forces, saluting their sacrifices in defending the country from the terrorism. Speaking to MENA after the martyrdom of six Armed Forces soldiers in clashes in North Sinai, ....
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Spain's ambassador hails deeply-rooted relations with Egypt
Date: 2017-10-16 07:10:05 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:2 - ID:7041602
Spanish Ambassador in Cairo Arturo Avello on Sunday hailed his country's deeply-rooted relations with Egypt. In statements to MENA, the ambassador said distinguished relations are binding the two countries, especially at the political ....
