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Iran begins trial of detained Washington Post reporter
Date: 2015-05-26 08:50:18 GMT - Iran - Arab world - SN:7 - ID:2666129
The closed trial of an American-Iranian reporter for the Washington Post detained in Iran for more than 10 months has begun in a court used to hear security cases. The trial of Jason Rezaian began Tuesday in a Revolutionary Court, saying he has ....
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Electricity ministry on alert to face scorching summer
Date: 2015-05-26 08:27:46 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:6 - ID:2665941
The Electricity Ministry is on high alert to cater for the Egyptians' rising need of electricity during school and university exams and the holy fasting month of Ramadan in scorching summer season. A rise in temperature has a ripple impact on the ....
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Israel allows 720 trucks into Gaza Strip
Date: 2015-05-26 07:54:37 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:5 - ID:2665717
The Israeli authorities decided on Tuesday to allow 720 trucks loaded with commodities into the Gaza Strip through Karam Abu Salem crossing. The trucks are carrying goods for the commercial, agricultural and transportation sectors along with aid ....
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Arab warplanes shell Houthi posts in Taez
Date: 2015-05-26 07:53:21 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:4 - ID:2665701
Arab coalition warplanes shelled early Tuesday several parts of Yemen's southwestern city of Taez targeting Houthi rebels and supporters of ousted president Ali Abdullah Saleh, who has sided with the Houthis. According to Yemen 24, the jets ....
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Egypt keen on Libya's interest: FM
Date: 2015-05-26 06:54:07 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:3 - ID:2665277
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry said that Egypt is keen on the interests of Libya, the security and stability of its people. In a keynote speech at the Cairo-hosted meeting of Libyan chieftains, Shoukry said Egypt seeks to restore peace ....
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Renewal of religious discourse not to eliminate extremism: preacher
Date: 2015-05-26 06:24:25 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:2 - ID:2665137
Preacher Sheikh Khaled el Gendy said that the renewal of religious discourse will not eliminate extremism. The terrorism shall be confronted by force, Gendy told MENA reporter on Monday on the sidelines of conference hosted by the Ministry of ....
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Police detonate pressure cooker near Capitol
Date: 2015-05-26 06:18:20 GMT - USA - International - SN:1 - ID:2665109
Police detonated a pressure cooker left in a vehicle near the Capitol and arrested the car's owner on a charge of driving on a revoked license Israel Shimeles of Alexandria, Virginia, was charged with "operating after revocation" and was ....
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Egypt FM warns of 'difficult, various challenges'
Date: 2015-05-25 19:04:25 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:46 - ID:2664085
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry warned on Monday that the Arab region faces difficult and various challenges amid a growing wave of terrorism and extremism. In an interview with Sky News, Shoukry said the conditions in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Libya ....
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Sisi savior of ME, Arab region - representative of Libyan tribes
Date: 2015-05-25 19:01:49 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:45 - ID:2664069
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is a savior of Middle East and the Arab region, said Representative of the Libyan tribes Sheikh Masoud Omar said. "We see that Sisi represents a glimmer of hope to rescue the Middle East and the Arab region," Omar ....
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Industry minister:New investment fund in cooperation with Russia, UAE
Date: 2015-05-25 18:59:31 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:44 - ID:2664053
Minister of Industry and Trade Mounir Fakhry Abdel-Nour revealed the establishment of a new investment fund in Egypt in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates and Russia. In a press conference with Russian Industry Minister Denis currently ....
