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Arab coalition hit Houthi position in Yemeni capital
Date: 2015-06-03 13:27:04 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:41 - ID:2722909
Saudi-led Arab coalition aircraft raided on Wednesday a number of positions occupied by Houthi militias and forces loyal to former president Ali Saleh. Reports said over 15 blasts were heard in one hour while aircraft hovered in Sanaa's skies ....
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UN chief urges rationalization of natural resources' consumption
Date: 2015-06-03 13:04:59 GMT - Egypt - International - SN:38 - ID:2722705
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for rationalizing the consumption of natural resources worldwide, adding that many of the earth's ecosystems is about to reach the point of no return. He made such remarks on the occasion of ....
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Third round of inter-Libyan dialogue kicks off in Algeria
Date: 2015-06-03 12:58:56 GMT - Algeria - Arab world - SN:35 - ID:2722633
The third round of the inter-Libyan dialogue, sponsored by the United Nations, kicked off here on Wednesday with the presence of Libyan political parties' leaders and activists, UN envoy to Libya Bernardino Leon and Algeria's Minister for African ....
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Russian investigators release name of key witness in Malaysia Airlines crash in Ukraine
Date: 2015-06-03 12:56:24 GMT - Russia - International - SN:34 - ID:2722613
The Russian Investigation Committee has decided to release the name of the key witness to the Malaysian Airlines flight that was downed over eastern Ukraine last year, Russian Investigation Committee spokesman Vladimir Markin said. “The [key] ....
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OIC calls for handling reasons of hatred, discrimination
Date: 2015-06-03 12:50:05 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:33 - ID:2722545
Secretary General of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Iyad Ameen Madani called for handling reasons behind incitement to hatred, discrimination and violence based on religion or belief. He made the remarks during the inauguration ....
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More than 50 mosques subjected to destruction, explosion by Daesh - fatwa monitoring observatory
Date: 2015-06-03 12:38:39 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:32 - ID:2722417
More than 50 mosques were subjected to destruction and explosion by Daesh terrorist group in Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Saudi Arabia, said the fatwa monitoring observatory at Dar al Ifta. In a statement Wednesday, the observatory said that Daesh ....
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National Council for Social Dialogue seeks new labor law
Date: 2015-06-03 12:36:42 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:31 - ID:2722393
The National Council for Social Dialogue in Egypt has pressed for a new labor law, stressing this should not wait until the new parliament is elected. The council is calling for a presidential decree to issue the law, which, it says, will help ....
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Finding replacement for Sepp Blatter as FIFA chief could take months
Date: 2015-06-03 12:34:51 GMT - USA - Sport - SN:30 - ID:2722373
As FIFA chief, Sepp Blatter was nearly impossible to dislodge. Now that he is stepping down, replacing him may be nearly just as tough, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. Confusion among world soccer officials and a lack of clear ....
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Lebanon presidential election postponed to June 24
Date: 2015-06-03 12:32:58 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:29 - ID:2722349
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri postponed a presidential election vote Wednesday to June 24 due to lack of quorum. Lawmakers have failed in 24 consecutive sessions to elect a successor to former president Michel Sleiman since his term ended May ....
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Suhag Court issues ruling on 55 members of terrorist MB on Thursday
Date: 2015-06-03 12:29:18 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:28 - ID:2722325
Suhag Criminal Court will hold a session on Thursday to issue a ruling on 55 members of the terrorist Muslim Brotherhood group. Among the defendants are 27 who are held over charges of committing acts of violence and riot that left four people ....
