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Exit polls: David Cameron on course to remain British PM
Date: 2015-05-08 09:10:05 GMT - United Kingdom - International - SN:5 - ID:2543041
David Cameron seems on course to win a second term as British Prime Minister, the exit polls have suggested, according to the Independent. The polls, which proved very accurate in 2010, suggest the next British government will again be formed by ....
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British PM closes in on shock majority victory
Date: 2015-05-08 08:53:38 GMT - United Kingdom - International - SN:4 - ID:2542905
British Prime Minister David Cameron has returned to Number 10 as projections show he is expecting to win with a majority government, according to Sky News. Despite months of polls forecasting a close-fought contest, a Sky News projection ....
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US rejects establishing new Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem
Date: 2015-05-08 08:09:54 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:2542669
The US state Department strongly rejected the new Israeli government's stance approving to build 900 new settlements in East Jerusalem. US State Department Acting Deputy spokesman Jeff Rathke described the step as disappointing. Speaking to ....
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Sisi leaves for Russia to attend 70th anniversary of Victory Day
Date: 2015-05-08 08:09:06 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:2 - ID:2542661
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi left here on Friday, heading for Russia where he attends Saturday's celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the Victory Day. A host of world leaders are scheduled to take part in the event, During his two-day ....
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Sisi's visit reflects strong ties with Russia, says envoy
Date: 2015-05-08 08:07:59 GMT - Russia - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:2542649
Egyptian Ambassador to Russia Mohamed El Badri on Friday said President Abdel Fattah El Sisi's visit to Russia reflects positive and strong ties binding the two countries. "Egypt was one of a few countries that have been invited to attend the ....
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Saudi Arabia considers a five-day pause in Yemen - official
Date: 2015-05-07 14:30:54 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:22 - ID:2539665
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al Jubeir announced that his country considered a five-day cease-fire in Yemen. The minister's remarks came during a meeting with his US counterpart John Kerry. Al-Jubeir said that he told Kerry, during the ....
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FM wraps up Eritrea visit
Date: 2015-05-07 14:30:05 GMT - Eritrea - Egypt - SN:21 - ID:2539649
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry left the Eritrean capital Asmara on Thursday concluding a two-day African tour that also took him to South Sudan. The Egyptian top diplomat met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and Foreign Minister ....
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Sisi arrives in Moscow Friday
Date: 2015-05-07 14:28:42 GMT - Russia - Egypt - SN:20 - ID:2539637
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi will arrive in Moscow on Friday on a two-day visit to attend Russia's celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of Victory Day. During his stay, Sisi will meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and a ....
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Saudi King, Kerry discuss relations, region
Date: 2015-05-07 14:25:30 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:19 - ID:2539613
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdel Aziz al Saud received on Thursday US Secretary of State John Kerry and his accompanying delegation, according to Saudi Press Agency. During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations, a number of issues ....
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Matrouh governor visits Musaid border crossing with Egypt
Date: 2015-05-07 14:22:03 GMT - Libya - Egypt - SN:18 - ID:2539585
Matrouh Governor Alaa Fathy Thursday visited Musaid border crossing with Egypt to consider the resumption of entering Egyptian trucks to Libya. The visit aims to make sure that the border crossing is fully secured and ready to receive Egyptian ....