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  • Lebanese president visits AL's premises

    Lebanese president visits AL's premises

    Date: 2017-02-14 08:45:41 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:6519733

    Lebanese President Michel Aoun started Tuesday morning a visit to the Arab League's premises. Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit received Aoun upon arrival. Abul Gheit and Aoun will hold a session of talks. Later, Aoun will ....

  • Trump's security advisor Michael Flynn quits

    Trump's security advisor Michael Flynn quits

    Date: 2017-02-14 08:26:24 GMT - USA - International - SN:3 - ID:6519645

    US President Donald Trump's embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn has resigned following reports he had misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia, Sky news reported Tuesday. White House press ....

  • Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump discuss US-Canada trade

    Justin Trudeau, Donald Trump discuss US-Canada trade

    Date: 2017-02-14 06:58:27 GMT - USA - International - SN:2 - ID:6519117

    Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada met for the first time Monday with US President DoTrump, attempting to bridge gaps in style and strategy between the two leaders. Few issues are as high on a Canadian leader’s agenda. Trump's protectionist ....

  • Egypt hits highest tourist bookings in 2017: German tourist website

    Egypt hits highest tourist bookings in 2017: German tourist website

    Date: 2017-02-14 06:41:45 GMT - Germany - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:6519029

    The German tourist website (Check 24) on Monday said that Egypt has ranked first in terms of tourist bookings in 2017. According to the website, the number of tourists who booked their trips to Egypt in the first six weeks of the current season ....

  • Situation in Syria's East Ghouta may threaten Geneva peace talks: UN envoy

    Situation in Syria's East Ghouta may threaten Geneva peace talks: UN envoy

    Date: 2017-02-11 09:22:58 GMT - United Nations - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:6501333

    UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said Friday that the situation in Syria's town of East Ghouta near capital Damascus may have a negative impact on the upcoming intra-Syrian talks in Geneva and on the ceasefire regime in the war-torn ....

  • Sarraj told Guterres: Kobler's mission 'coming to an end'

    Sarraj told Guterres: Kobler's mission 'coming to an end'

    Date: 2017-02-11 07:48:06 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:6500901

    Libyan Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj told the new UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that he considers the mission of the UN envoy to Libya Martin Kobler as "coming to an end," well-informed sources told Al Wasat news website on Friday. This ....

  • Sudanese president appoints attorney general

    Sudanese president appoints attorney general

    Date: 2017-02-11 07:46:46 GMT - Sudan - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:6500893

    Sudanese President Omar al Bashir on Friday issued a presidential decree appointing Omer Ahmed Abdul Salam as attorney general. The decision was taken upon recommendations of the country's national dialogue to separate the position from the ....

  • 22 killed in raids, clashes in Syria Friday

    22 killed in raids, clashes in Syria Friday

    Date: 2017-02-11 07:45:37 GMT - Syria - Arab world - SN:1 - ID:6500889

    At least 22 persons were killed in raids and clashes in different parts of Syria Friday night, local sources said Saturday. Two women and five children were among the dead, the sources were quoted as saying by Al Hurra Channel. Fierce ....

  • Pentagon looking to rent space at Trump tower

    Pentagon looking to rent space at Trump tower

    Date: 2017-02-09 07:53:38 GMT - USA - International - SN:4 - ID:6490249

    The United States military is looking to rent space at Trump Tower for use when President Donald Trump returns to his longtime home in New York City, abc news reported. A Pentagon spokesman said Wednesday that the Department of Defense was ....

  • Seven killed, injured in Israeli airstrike south of Gaza Strip - soures

    Seven killed, injured in Israeli airstrike south of Gaza Strip - soures

    Date: 2017-02-09 07:37:37 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:6490161

    Two Palestinians were killed in an Israeli raid south of the Gaza Strip, Palestinian medical sources said. Health Ministry Spokesman Ashraf al Qadra said on Thursday two youths aging 24 and 38 years old were killed in the airstrike, while five ....

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