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Iran's Zarif says 'no possibility' of talks with US: Kyodo
Date: 2019-05-16 20:33:42 GMT - Japan - International - SN:10 - ID:7944680
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Thursday there is "no possibility" of negotiations with the US to reduce spiraling tensions, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported. "No, there is no possibility for negotiations," the news agency ....
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Merkel rules out future political office in EU or elsewhere
Date: 2019-05-16 20:31:15 GMT - Belgium - International - SN:9 - ID:7944677
Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday ruled out taking on any political office in Brussels or elsewhere after her planned departure as Germany's leader in 2021, Fox news reported. The chancellor had sparked speculation that she may be eyeing a job ....
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Iraq resumes flights to Damascus
Date: 2019-05-16 20:30:18 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:8 - ID:7944676
The Iraqi Airways will resume direct flights from Baghdad to Damascus International Airport after an eight-year hiatus. Spokesman for the Iraqi Airways Laith Abdel Karim al Rabii said the 1st flight of the Airways will be operated from Baghdad to ....
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Trump on war with Iran: 'I hope not'
Date: 2019-05-16 20:25:21 GMT - USA - International - SN:7 - ID:7944672
US President Trump said Thursday he hopes the US does not go to war with Iran amid concerns in Washington that his administration may be preparing for military action, The Hill reported. “I hope not,” Trump said at the White House when asked ....
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Sisi attends Armed Forces' Iftar banquet on 10th of Ramadan victory anniversary
Date: 2019-05-16 20:18:14 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:6 - ID:7944661
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi attended on Thursday the annual Iftar banquet of the Armed Forces on the occasion of the 10th of Ramadan victory anniversary. The president greeted the army personnel and the Egyptian people on the occasion that ....
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10 civilians killed, 30 others injured by rocket strike near Aleppo
Date: 2019-05-16 20:16:58 GMT - Switzerland - Arab world - SN:5 - ID:7944659
At least 10 civilians were killed and 30 wounded in Syria by a rocket strike on the Neirab camp for Palestinian refugees close to the city of Aleppo on Tuesday night, the United Nations said in a statement on Thursday. "As families gathered to ....
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Parl't discusses bill on setting up fund for women support
Date: 2019-05-16 20:06:44 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:4 - ID:7944655
The parliament's Social Solidarity Committee discussed on Thursday a bill on setting up a fund for supporting Egyptian women. The bill is submitted by head of Support Egypt Coalition Abdel Hadi el Qasabi along with ten other members of the ....
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Egypt's Shorbagy wins Wimbledon Squash Open title
Date: 2019-05-16 19:50:05 GMT - United Kingdom - Sport - SN:3 - ID:7944639
Egypt's Marwan El Shorbagy claimed the title of the 2019 Wimbledon Club Squash Squared Open on Thursday. In the final match, Shorbagy defeated Spain's Iker Pajares 13-11, 11-7 and 11-6 in a 50-minute game. The tournament, hosted by London, ....
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US dollar expected to continue decline against Egyptian pound
Date: 2019-05-16 16:07:44 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:2 - ID:7944469
Economists and bankers expected on Thursday that the US dollar would continue its fall against the Egyptian pound within the coming period prompted by the fruits of the successful economic program carried out by the Egyptian government and the ....
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PM follows up progress in "500500 Hospital" project
Date: 2019-05-16 16:02:08 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:7944463
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli on Thursday held a meeting to follow up the progress in a project to establish the new National Cancer Institute, known as (500500 Hospital). During the meeting, attended by Health Minister Hala Zayed, Cairo ....