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US warns Iran over 'support' for Yemen Houthi rebels
Date: 2015-04-09 08:10:12 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:10 - ID:2342873
US Secretary of State John Kerry has warned Iran over its alleged support for Shia Houthi rebels in Yemen. He told PBS news that the US would support any Middle Eastern country that felt threatened by Iran, and would not "stand by" if Iran ....
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Bashir says bolstering Sudanese, Saudi relations important
Date: 2015-04-09 07:33:07 GMT - Sudan - Arab world - SN:9 - ID:2342613
Sudanese President Omer Al-Bashir on Wednesday stressed the importance of promoting relations with Saudi Arabia. In a news briefing after meeting with the Saudi agriculture minister, Bashir asserted his country's commitment to the Arab food ....
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2 officers killed, 3 conscripts wounded in Arish blast
Date: 2015-04-09 07:13:21 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:7 - ID:2342493
Two officers were killed and three conscripts were wounded in a roadside bomb blast in Arish late on Wednesday, a statement by the Interior Ministry said. While security forces were patrolling the international road in Arish, a roadside bomb went ....
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Arsih on high alert following death of 2 officers
Date: 2015-04-09 07:12:13 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:8 - ID:2342501
A state of high alert was announced in the North Sinai city of Arish following the death of two officers and the injury of three conscripts in a roadside bomb blast. All exits and entrances of the city were sealed off and a curfew was announced ....
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12 killed, 5 wounded in mortar attack in Sheikh Zuwaid
Date: 2015-04-09 06:57:29 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:6 - ID:2342421
The health ministry on Wednesday said 12 civilians were killed and five others wounded when Takfiris bombarded houses with mortar shells in North Sinai. The bombardment came during clashes with security forces in Sheikh Zuwaid in North Sinai. ....
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Civilians killed, wounded in Takfiri bombardment on houses in North Sinai
Date: 2015-04-09 06:48:11 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:5 - ID:2342353
A number of civilians were killed and wounded when Takfiris bombarded houses with mortar shells in North Sinai. The bombardment came during clashes with security forces in Sheikh Zuwaid in North Sinai. ....
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Egypt, Arab Fund sign loan for power station
Date: 2015-04-09 06:46:32 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:4 - ID:2342345
CAIRO, April 8 (MENA) - The Ministry of International Cooperation signed Wednesday a $216-million agreement with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) to support the West of Cairo power plant project. The signing took place in ....
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Three-way meeting in Libya 'fruitful', says Egypt FM
Date: 2015-04-09 06:32:49 GMT - Italy - Egypt - SN:3 - ID:2342289
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Wednesday said a three-way meeting with his Italian and Algerian counterparts about Libya was fruitful. Italy's Paolo Gentiloni, Sameh Shoukry of Egypt and Algeria's Abdel Qader Meshal discussed means to counter ....
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Iraqi min. says Jordan ready to provide military training for all Iraqi factions
Date: 2015-04-09 06:31:53 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:2342277
Iraqi Defense Minister Khaled al Obeidi on Wednesday stressed Jordan's keenness on providing military training for all Iraqi tribes not only the Sunni ones. Al Obeidi made the remark in a press conference held here today after meeting with ....
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Egypt submits proposal to combat e-terrorism to Arab meeting
Date: 2015-04-09 06:16:14 GMT - Lebanon - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:2342201
Egypt's Communications and IT Minister Khaled Negm submitted a proposal to promote cooperation among the Arab countries on combating e-terrorism. He also submitted a proposal to set up an Arab network with the aim of getting viewpoints closer ....