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  • Russia’s Foreign Ministry advises compatriots to avoid mass gatherings in Iran

    Russia’s Foreign Ministry advises compatriots to avoid mass gatherings in Iran

    Date: 2017-12-31 16:12:37 GMT - Russia - International - SN:11 - ID:7168061

    Russia’s Foreign Ministry has issued recommendations for compatriots advising them to avoid mass gatherings in Iran in the wake of ongoing protests, the ministry wrote on its Facebook page. "Demonstrations sparked by social discontent are being ....

  • Abu Dhabi CP receives Eritrean President

    Abu Dhabi CP receives Eritrean President

    Date: 2017-12-31 15:37:22 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:10 - ID:7168161

    - Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al Nahyan, received Sunday Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, who is currently visiting the country. Sheikh Mohamed welcomed President ....

  • EGX ends on green note in last session of 2017

    EGX ends on green note in last session of 2017

    Date: 2017-12-31 14:32:28 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:9 - ID:7168077

    The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) closed on a green note on the last trading day in 2017 backed by proactive and selective purchases by Arab, foreign and Egyptian investors. The EGX 30 benchmark index upped by 0.01 percent to reach 15,019.14 ....

  • UN chief issues 'red alert,' urges world to come together in 2018 to tackle pressing challenges

    UN chief issues 'red alert,' urges world to come together in 2018 to tackle pressing challenges

    Date: 2017-12-31 13:25:57 GMT - Switzerland - International - SN:8 - ID:7167930

    In his message on the New Year, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for unity among the global community to tackle overwhelming challenges and defend values shared by all. “On New Year's Day 2018, I am not issuing an ....

  • Finance Ministry: Customs dollar price fixed at EGP 16 during January

    Finance Ministry: Customs dollar price fixed at EGP 16 during January

    Date: 2017-12-31 13:07:04 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:7 - ID:7167893

    The customs dollar exchange rate will be fixed at 16 pounds during January 2018, the Finance Ministry said Sunday. The decision to maintain the price of the customs dollar comes in light of a stable exchange rate of currencies, a statement by ....

  • Assar visits woman injured in church attack

    Assar visits woman injured in church attack

    Date: 2017-12-31 10:29:56 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:6 - ID:7167544

    Minister of State for Military Production Dr Mohamed el Assar visited on Sunday a woman who was injured in the terrorist attack on Mar Mina Church in Helwan and is currently receiving treatment at the ministry's medical center. The minister ....

  • Dollar exchange rate stable at Egypt's major banks

    Dollar exchange rate stable at Egypt's major banks

    Date: 2017-12-31 10:28:56 GMT - Egypt - Economy - SN:5 - ID:7167542

    The US dollar exchange rate was stable during morning transactions at major banks on Sunday. The dollar exchange rate was stable at EGP 17.69 for buying and 17.79 for selling at the National Bank of Egypt and Banque Misr. The dollar exchange ....

  • Sisi greets world kings, presidents on New Year

    Sisi greets world kings, presidents on New Year

    Date: 2017-12-31 10:27:59 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:4 - ID:7167539

    President Abdel Fattah El Sisi sent cables of greetings to the kings and presidents around the world on the New Year. He received similar cables on the occasion from top officials, who wished Egypt more progress and prosperity. ....

  • Israel detains 20 Palestinians from West Bank, Al Quds

    Israel detains 20 Palestinians from West Bank, Al Quds

    Date: 2017-12-31 10:26:50 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:7167534

    Israel detained at dawn Sunday 10 Palestinians from different parts in the West Bank and 10 others from Al Quds. Local sources said that Israel detained nine Palestinians from al Issawiya town in eastern ِAl Quds and one another from Biddu town ....

  • Two protesters killed at night rally in western Iran - report

    Two protesters killed at night rally in western Iran - report

    Date: 2017-12-31 10:25:00 GMT - Iran - International - SN:2 - ID:7167530

    Two protesters taking part in demonstrations roiling Iran were killed at a rally overnight, a semi-official news agency was quoted by ABC News as saying Sunday, the first deaths attributed to the ongoing protests. In Doroud, a city some 325 ....

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