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Heavy fuel-loaded cargo train derails near Suez
Date: 2015-12-17 08:24:21 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:1 - ID:3944141
A cargo train loaded with Mazut and heavy fuel jumped off rail tracks Wednesday evening near Suez, causing the leakage of petroleum materials in the desert area adjacent to the railroad. Four fire engines rushed to the area to spray fire ....
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Carter stresses US support to Iraq in war against Daesh
Date: 2015-12-16 15:15:38 GMT - Iraq - International - SN:12 - ID:3940997
US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter stressed his country's support for Iraq to preserve its unity and sovereignty. He further congratulated the Iraqi government for its victories achieved against Daesh terrorist group. The remarks were made ....
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Cabinet discusses new law on media syndicate - PM
Date: 2015-12-16 14:43:00 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:11 - ID:3940749
The Cabinet discussed on Wednesday a new law related to the establishment of a syndicate for media persons, said Prime Minister Sherif Ismail. The Cabinet will continue to discuss various laws related to press and media in its upcoming meeting, ....
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Congress cancels vote on bill to impose restrictions on Iraqi, Syrian refugees
Date: 2015-12-16 13:28:24 GMT - USA - International - SN:10 - ID:3940157
The US Congress decided on Wednesday not to vote on a bill to impose instant restrictions on the entry of Syrian and Iraqi refugees to the United States. The Congress added that it may not make major reforms to the Visa Waiver Program in response ....
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Russia FM: New Islamic anti-Daesh coalition may be starting point for UN conference
Date: 2015-12-16 12:32:02 GMT - Russia - Arab world - SN:9 - ID:3939457
Russia is analyzing the importance of the Islamic military coalition established by Saudi Arabia and its place in the fight against terrorism, Tass quoted Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov as saying Wednesday. "We are examining the place of ....
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Defense minister opens door to new batch of army recruits
Date: 2015-12-16 10:57:28 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:8 - ID:3938305
Defense Minister Sedqi Sobhi has announced that enrollment of a new batch of recruits will start as of December 26. Recruits should have a high school degree, its equivalents or a technical education diploma, said Mohieldin Kamal Abdel Aleem, the ....
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Egypt's bourse gains 2 billion pounds in early trading
Date: 2015-12-16 09:58:05 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:7 - ID:3937785
The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) indices showed an upward trend in the first minutes of trading on Wednesday, backed by intensive purchases by institutions and foreign and Arab investment funds. The market capital gained about 2 billion pounds to ....
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Egypt-Saudi Arabia trade exchange hit $3673 mn in 8 months
Date: 2015-12-16 08:42:18 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:6 - ID:3937037
The volume of trade exchange between Egypt and Saudi Arabia hit $3673 million in 8 months in 2015. Egypt's imports from the Saudi kingdom recorded $2195 million, while exports $1478 million in the 8 months. Saudi Ambassador here Ahmad Qattan ....
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Pentagon warns Daesh offshoot growing in Afghanistan, 'operationally active'
Date: 2015-12-16 07:42:30 GMT - USA - International - SN:5 - ID:3936509
The Pentagon delivered a warning Tuesday about the growth of the Daesh offshoot in Afghanistan, saying the branch has become “more operationally active” there by carving out territory and openly fighting the Taliban, Fox News reported. The ....
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Transport Ministry cancels some train services over low occupancy
Date: 2015-12-16 07:17:58 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:4 - ID:3936413
The Transport Ministry decided on Wednesday to cancel some railway lines due to low occupancy rates and weak profits coming from them. In a statement, ministry spokesman Ahmed Ibrahim said the timetable of canceled services will be used to boost ....
