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UNMISS confirms death, injury of 3 soldiers in S. Sudan
Date: 2013-12-20 16:31:22 GMT - United Nations - Arab world - SN:37 - ID:452612
The United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) confirmed Friday that two soldiers of the Indian Battalion troops were killed and one other was injured during violence that erupted in Akobo town. UNMISS condemned in the ....
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El Wadi El Gadid ready for referendum on constitution
Date: 2013-12-20 16:27:39 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:36 - ID:452596
Security chief of El Wadi El Gadid Ahmed Soliman said that the Upper-Egyptian city is well prepared for holding a referendum on the draft constitution. "We have outlined a security plan to fully protect electoral constituencies in the city," ....
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Nasrallah says Hezbollah not Iranian takfiri party, warns of targeting Lebanese army
Date: 2013-12-20 16:23:55 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:35 - ID:452588
Secretary-General of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah said Friday that Hezbollah is not an Iranian takfiri party as claimed by opponents. "Our war is against Israel," said Nasrallah, adding that "we cannot, however, turn a blind eye to such ....
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Egypt's president to meet Abbas, honor winners of State Merit awards
Date: 2013-12-20 16:22:06 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:34 - ID:452585
Interim President Adly Mansour will hold a meeting on Saturday with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas during the latter's two-day visit to Egypt. Also on Saturday, Mansour will honor winners of the State Merit awards in 2012, and the Nile ....
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2 people injured in clashes between Brotherhood protesters, police
Date: 2013-12-20 16:20:32 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:33 - ID:452580
Two people were injured on Friday during clashes that erupted between Muslim Brotherhood protesters and security forces in Fayyoum city. They were carried to Fayyoum General Hospital to receive treatment. A fifteen-year-old child and a ....
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More troops deployed to secure Qena prison
Date: 2013-12-20 16:17:28 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:32 - ID:452577
Additional military troops were deployed to secure Qena General Prison after a part of its wall collapsed, said Major General Atef el-Sayed, head of Qena military sector. A security cordon was set in the vicinity of the prison to secure nearly ....
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Russia slams battles near Syria chemical facility
Date: 2013-12-20 16:15:45 GMT - Russia - Arab world - SN:31 - ID:452574
The Russian Foreign Ministry has voiced concern over combat operations between militants and the Syrian army near a chemical facility in the Syrian city of Homs, Russia Today reported on Friday. Russia strongly condemns provocative actions aimed ....
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Sohag launches "Yes for Constitution" campaign
Date: 2013-12-20 15:07:14 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:30 - ID:452451
Sogah governorate launched a campaign calling on citizens to vote "yes" in a referendum on the draft constitution which is scheduled to be held on January 14 and 15. Sohag Governor Mahmoud Atiq said that he spares no effort during popular ....
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Nasrallah: Hezbollah pays price for victories over Israel
Date: 2013-12-20 15:04:32 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:29 - ID:452445
Secretary-General of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah said Friday that his party is paying the price of previous victories over Israel. Nasrallah voiced hope that he would have a chance later to talk about achievements and sacrifices of the ....
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MB protesters set fire to police vehicle in Mohandseen
Date: 2013-12-20 14:32:50 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:28 - ID:452371
Clashes erupted Friday between Muslim Brotherhood members and security troops on Ahmed Orabi Street in Giza. Some MB elements set fire to a police vehicle in Mohandseen neighborhood, also in Giza. Residents and shop owners hurled stones at the ....
