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Yemeni army forces progress in southern Hudaydah
Date: 2018-01-08 11:28:22 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:10 - ID:7179669
Yemeni army forces along with the resistance forces and Arab coalition forces progressed in southern Hudaydah, inflicting human losses and damage among Houthi militias, Al Arabiya news channel reported on Monday. The Yemeni forces confronted the ....
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Football fans won't be allowed to attend Cairo derby - security source
Date: 2018-01-08 11:23:37 GMT - Egypt - Sport - SN:9 - ID:7179650
Football fans will not be allowed to attend Cairo derby, a security source told MENA Sunday. Zamalek and Ahly are due to play at Cairo International Stadium Monday in the Egyptian Premier League. The source urged fans not to be present in ....
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Houthi commander turns himself in to UAE forces in Yemen, joins Arab Coalition
Date: 2018-01-08 11:06:43 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:8 - ID:7179619
A Houthi militia commander has turned himself in to the UAE forces operating in Yemen and voiced willingness to work for the Saudi-led Arab Coalition Forces in Support of Legitimacy in Yemen, WAM reported. In a statement, Sheikh Hamir Ibrahim, ....
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FM to meet Irish deputy PM on Monday
Date: 2018-01-08 10:37:48 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:7 - ID:7179628
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry on Monday will have talks with Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney. The meeting’s agenda is expected to touch on boosting bilateral ties in various fields, and ....
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Pope Tawadros: Church's rejection to meet US Vice President in conformity with national principles
Date: 2018-01-08 10:28:10 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:6 - ID:7179663
Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark Diocese attributed his refusal to meet US Vice-President Mike Pence to his rejection of the US administration's unacceptable decision recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital. Speaking ....
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Malaysian PM to confer with Saudi king on regional situation, economic cooperation
Date: 2018-01-08 09:30:42 GMT - Malaysia - International - SN:5 - ID:7179742
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak left here on Monday a working visit to Saudi Arabia that runs until Jan 12, at the invitation of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Bernama News Agency reported. The prime minister ....
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UNRWA mandated by UN, indispensable for peace - spokesman
Date: 2018-01-08 09:27:44 GMT - palestine - International - SN:4 - ID:7179603
Spokesman for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Chris Gunness said Sunday the agency is mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to continue with its services until a just and lasting ....
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Sudanese student killed in protests against bread price rise
Date: 2018-01-08 08:08:17 GMT - Sudan - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:7179594
One Sudanese student was killed and six others were injured Sunday in West Darfur State during protests against soaring bread prices. In a statement, West Darfur Governor Fadalelmola Al-Haja said a panel was formed to probe into the student's ....
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Former WTO chief, UN envoy Peter Sutherland dies at 71
Date: 2018-01-08 07:49:31 GMT - Ireland - International - SN:2 - ID:7179582
Irish businessman and diplomat Peter Sutherland, who held senior roles in the European Union, the World Trade Organization and the UN, has died. He was 71, ABC News reported. Sutherland's family said he died Sunday at a Dublin hospital after a ....
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Macron reiterates France's support for two-state solution
Date: 2018-01-08 07:45:48 GMT - France - International - SN:1 - ID:7179571
French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated on Sunday his country's support for the two-state solution between Palestinians and Israelis, the Elysee said. During a meeting with a visiting delegation of the Palestinian Central Council, Macron ....