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  • Convicted ex-PM Olmert granted early release from prison

    Convicted ex-PM Olmert granted early release from prison

    Date: 2017-06-29 09:39:03 GMT - palestine - International - SN:3 - ID:6872916

    Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was granted early release from prison on Thursday morning and is set to be released on July 2, Ha'aretz newspaper reported. The prosecution opposed the decision to commute his sentence by one-third, and requested ....

  • Egyptian Air Defense Forces capable of preserving national security - commander

    Egyptian Air Defense Forces capable of preserving national security - commander

    Date: 2017-06-29 09:36:24 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:2 - ID:6872912

    The Egyptian Air Defense Forces (EADF) are ready to carry out all missions to preserve the country's national security and confront whoever thinks of approaching Egypt's airspace, Commander Major General Mohamed Ali Fahmi said Thursday. Speaking ....

  • Cabinet raises fuel prices

    Cabinet raises fuel prices

    Date: 2017-06-29 09:29:10 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:6872899

    The cabinet approved an increase in fuel prices as of Thursday morning. The price of 80-octane fuel rose from 2.35 to 3.65 pounds per liter, while the price of 92-octane gasoline rose from 3.5 to 5 pounds per liter. As for diesel, its price ....

  • Russian oil company Rosneft hit by cyber attack

    Russian oil company Rosneft hit by cyber attack

    Date: 2017-06-28 10:50:53 GMT - Russia - International - SN:5 - ID:6871825

    Russian state-owned oil company Rosneft said Tuesday that it was hit by a “massive” cyberattack on its servers. “A massive hacker attack has hit the servers of the Company. We hope it has no relation to the ongoing court procedures,” the company ....

  • New Turkish military operation in Syria possible - Erdogan

    New Turkish military operation in Syria possible - Erdogan

    Date: 2017-06-28 10:45:46 GMT - Turkey - International - SN:4 - ID:6871817

    Ankara is ready to launch a new military campaign similar to the Operation Euphrates Shield in northern Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday. “Presently, negative processes are underway in Syria. In case they lead to a ....

  • S. Korean president departs for Washington summit with Trump

    S. Korean president departs for Washington summit with Trump

    Date: 2017-06-28 10:43:59 GMT - south korea - International - SN:3 - ID:6871814

    South Korean President Moon Jae-in headed to the United States on Wednesday for a summit with his US counterpart Donald Trump, which will likely focus on how to rein in North Korea's growing nuclear and missile capabilities, as well as forming a ....

  • Egypt delegation to UN accuses Qatar of funding terrorism in Libya

    Egypt delegation to UN accuses Qatar of funding terrorism in Libya

    Date: 2017-06-28 10:41:57 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:2 - ID:6871807

    Egypt has accused Qatar of supporting terrorist groups in Libya. Libya has become a safe haven for terrorists, said Tareq el Quni, assistant foreign minister for Arab Affairs, as he read out Egypt's statement before an anti-terror committee of ....

  • PM greets president on 4th anniversary of June 30 revolution

    PM greets president on 4th anniversary of June 30 revolution

    Date: 2017-06-28 10:34:56 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:6871790

    Prime Minister Sherif Ismail Wednesday sent a cable of greetings to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on the 4th anniversary of the June 30 revolution. In the cable, Ismail wished Egypt further progress and prosperity. ....

  • President Sisi receives warm welcome in Uganda

    President Sisi receives warm welcome in Uganda

    Date: 2017-06-22 08:37:09 GMT - Uganda - Egypt - SN:7 - ID:6865362

    Dozens of Ugandans played folk music, beat drums and performed African dances to welcome President Abdel Fattah El Sisi upon his arrival at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday. Sisi will take part in the two-day summit of heads of state of ....

  • Police ready to protect vital facilities in Eid

    Police ready to protect vital facilities in Eid

    Date: 2017-06-22 08:36:07 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:6 - ID:6865361

    Interior Minister Magdy Abdel Ghaffar issued directives to his security agencies to adopt decisive measures to foil any attempt to mar Eidul Fitr celebrations, a security source said. The minister has put the final touches of Eidul Fitr security ....

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