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Israel launches surprise drill on Gaza border
Date: 2015-03-22 09:34:34 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:13 - ID:2215913
The Israeli military on Sunday launched a surprise drill along Israel’s southern border with the Gaza Strip, the Times of Israel reported on Sunday. Israeli military said in a statement that the drill will take place throughout the day and ....
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US Special Forces withdraw from Yemen
Date: 2015-03-22 09:33:21 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:7 - ID:2215413
The United States is evacuating its remaining 100 special operations forces from Yemen, amid a deteriorating security situation in the country, CNN reported on Sunday, citing sources in the region familiar with the matter. The troops, who had ....
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7 Takfiris killed, several terrorist hotbeds destroyed in Arish
Date: 2015-03-22 09:15:31 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:12 - ID:2215749
Security forces killed seven Takfiris and arrested eight suspects during a security operation in el Arish, a security source said Sunday. Helicopters and ground forces took part in the campaign that targeted Sheikh Zuwaid and Rafah, the source ....
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Israel allows 620 trucks into Gaza Strip
Date: 2015-03-22 08:51:22 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:11 - ID:2215513
Israeli authorities decided on Sunday to allow 620 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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Concept of Jihad was abused to serve anti-Islam interests - Mufti of Egypt
Date: 2015-03-22 08:40:16 GMT - Kuwait - Egypt - SN:9 - ID:2215441
The concept of Jihad was taken out of its context in Islamic Sharia to serve anti-Islam interests, Egypt's Mufti warned on Sunday. Jihad should be viewed as depicted in the Islamic Sharia as a tool to defend nations in case of aggression and not ....
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Indonesia president to start Japan tour for talks with Abe, defense pact
Date: 2015-03-22 08:38:15 GMT - Japan - International - SN:8 - ID:2215425
Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo will begin a four-day official visit to Japan on Sunday evening, a trip that Japanese officials hope will strengthen the strategic partnership between the two major democracies and oceanic states in Asia, ....
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Local elections start in France
Date: 2015-03-22 08:36:13 GMT - France - International - SN:6 - ID:2215405
The French people Saturday started casting their ballots in local elections in which the Socialists of President Francois Hollande are expected to suffer another setback. Voters are electing representatives in 101 departments, or ....
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Sisi honors Egypt's ideal mother
Date: 2015-03-22 08:35:17 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:5 - ID:2215401
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi will honor later on Sunday the ideal mother chosen across the nation. He will also give an interview to Al Quran Al Kareem radio station on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of its launching. ....
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N. Korea renews threats against leaflet campaign
Date: 2015-03-22 08:33:36 GMT - south korea - International - SN:4 - ID:2215393
North Korea on Sunday renewed its threats against a South Korean civic group's plan to send anti-Pyongyang fliers across the border via balloon, warning it will use "all the firepower strike means" to destroy them, Yonhap reported. The message, ....
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70 Daesh militants killed in Iraqi air raid in Salaheddin
Date: 2015-03-22 08:31:06 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:2215385
At least 70 Daesh militants were killed when Iraqi Air Force has launched a number of raids in Samarra city of Salaheddin governorate. In a press release on Sunday, Iraqi Defense Ministry said the raids destroyed a number of hotbeds and 10 ....