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  • S. Korean FM arrives in Moscow

    S. Korean FM arrives in Moscow

    Date: 2017-08-25 10:12:27 GMT - Russia - International - SN:5 - ID:6961239

    South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha arrived in Moscow in her first visit since assuming her post. Kang is set to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. "The ministers will discuss the situation on the Korean Peninsula and ....

  • SOHR: Daesh attack in Raqqa leaves 34 Syrian soldiers dead

    SOHR: Daesh attack in Raqqa leaves 34 Syrian soldiers dead

    Date: 2017-08-25 10:09:44 GMT - Syria - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:6961233

    The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reported the death of 34 soldiers of the Syrian government forces in an attack carried out by Daesh terrorist group in Raqqa governorate, Sky News Arabia said on Friday without giving further details. ....

  • Trump underlines keenness on upgrading relations with Egypt

    Trump underlines keenness on upgrading relations with Egypt

    Date: 2017-08-25 10:07:48 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:3 - ID:6961228

    President Abdel Fattah El Sisi received on Thursday evening a phone call from US President Donald Trump during which the US president underlined the strength of bilateral relations. Trump also expressed his keenness on upgrading relations between ....

  • British Minister for Middle East Affairs concludes Egypt visit

    British Minister for Middle East Affairs concludes Egypt visit

    Date: 2017-08-25 10:05:35 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:2 - ID:6961227

    British Minister of State for the Middle East Affairs Alistair Burt left back home on Friday wrapping up a two-day visit to Egypt. During his visit, Burt met with Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar. Both ....

  • Mulla, ENGIE CEO discuss investment opportunities in Egypt

    Mulla, ENGIE CEO discuss investment opportunities in Egypt

    Date: 2017-08-25 10:04:28 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:1 - ID:6961223

    Petroleum Minister Tareq Mulla discussed on Friday with ENGIE CEO Philip Olivier the activities of the French multinational company in Egypt, especially in the filed of liquefied natural gas. Mulla pointed out to the deep and distinguished ....

  • Bahrain dismantles cell of 10 people plotting terrorist attacks

    Bahrain dismantles cell of 10 people plotting terrorist attacks

    Date: 2017-08-24 18:13:46 GMT - Bahrain - Arab world - SN:18 - ID:6960635

    Bahraini security authorities arrested seven members out of a 10-strong terrorist cell plotting terrorist attacks in the country. As part of counter-terrorism operations meant to ensure the safety and protection of citizens and residents, an ....

  • Finance Ministry auctions EGP 13.5 bln T-bonds

    Finance Ministry auctions EGP 13.5 bln T-bonds

    Date: 2017-08-24 17:29:16 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:17 - ID:6960615

    The Finance Ministry auctioned on Thursday treasury bills at a total value of EGP 13.5 billion. In an online statement, the ministry said it sold EGP 6.5 billion of 182-day T-bills with an average yield of 19.345 %, adding it accepted bids at ....

  • Marsa Alam airport police foils attempt to smuggle 12kg of jewellery 

    Marsa Alam airport police foils attempt to smuggle 12kg of jewellery 

    Date: 2017-08-24 17:28:40 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:16 - ID:6960578

    Marsa Alam airport police foiled an attempt to smuggle 12 kilograms of gold and silver jewellery without paying needed customs duties. Police received information that the owner of a jewellery company is planning to smuggle large amount of gold ....

  • Lavrov expects establishing fourth de-escalation zone

    Lavrov expects establishing fourth de-escalation zone

    Date: 2017-08-24 17:28:28 GMT - Russia - Arab world - SN:15 - ID:6960590

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday that there is no place for grudge or misinterpreted sense of prestige. "As for relations between Moscow and Washington and how they affect operation in Syria… We are pragmatists and we ....

  • Head of parliament defense committee regrets US decision to cut Egypt aid

    Head of parliament defense committee regrets US decision to cut Egypt aid

    Date: 2017-08-24 17:28:05 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:14 - ID:6960599

    Head of the Defense and National Security Committee at the parliament Kamal Amer expressed on Thursday regret over the US Congress's decision to cut part of the US assistance to Egypt. He said the decision is a misjudgment of the nature of the ....

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