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  • KUNA board chairman re-elected FANA president

    Date: 2017-11-22 11:48:34 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:43 - ID:7103204

    AMMAN, Nov 22 (MENA) - Sheikh Mubarak Duaij Al Ibrahim Al Sabah, KUNA board chairman, has been re-elected president of the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA). Sheikh Mubarak was chosen for a second two-year term by all his peers attending ....

  • Jordanian king condemns terror blast in Nigeria

    Date: 2017-11-22 11:39:28 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:42 - ID:7103205

    AMMAN, Nov 22 (MENA) - Jordanian King Abdullah II sent a cable to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari condoling him over victims of the terror blast that targeted a mosque in Mubi town southeastern Nigeria killing and injuring dozens of innocent ....

  • Jubeir: Solution to Syrian crisis requires consensus

    Date: 2017-11-22 11:37:54 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:41 - ID:7103203

    RIYADH, Nov 22 (MENA) - Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al Jubeir said that the sole solution to the Syrian crisis is reaching consensus that meets the Syrian people's demands, Al Arabiya Al Hadath reported Wednesday. Speaking at a meeting of the ....

  • Resettling 240 Iraqi families in liberated areas - commander

    Date: 2017-11-22 11:29:58 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:40 - ID:7103149

    BAGHDAD, Nov 22 (MENA) - Commander of Anbar Operations Major General Mahmoud al Falahi said that 240 displaced families were resettled in liberated areas in Anbar and Salahuddin provinces. Buses were allocated to transfer these families with ....

  • Hariri says he holds off tendering his resignation -- 2 last Beirut

    Date: 2017-11-22 11:11:47 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:38 - ID:7103037

    In his televised statement, Hariri thanked President Aoun sincerely for his keenness on maintaining stability in the country, respecting the constitution. He also expressed his deep appreciation of the Lebanese people, saying he was overwhelmed ....

  • 45th general assembly of FANA kicks off in Amman

    Date: 2017-11-22 11:02:19 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:36 - ID:7103045

    AMMAN, Nov 22 (MENA) - The 45th General Assembly of the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA) kicked off here Wednesday to explore prospects of cooperation in the media industry among Arab press agencies. Led by board chairman Aly Hassan, a ....

  • Yemeni legitimate forces progress in Nahm

    Date: 2017-11-22 10:49:59 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:34 - ID:7103050

    SANAA, Nov 22 (MENA) - The legitimate Yemeni forces resumed their progress in Nahm area in eastern Sanaa after clashes with the Houthi militias, Yemeni local sources said on Wednesday. A number of Houthi leaders were killed in the clashes. ....

  • Five persons arrested in Tunisia over illegal migration

    Date: 2017-11-22 10:49:22 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:33 - ID:7103047

    TUNIS, Nov 22 (MENA) - Tunisian security forces arrested five persons, including a Moroccan, over attempting to infiltrate into Italy. In a statement on Wednesday, the Tunisian Interior Ministry said the five admitted during investigations that ....

  • Council of Arab tourism ministers to hold 20th round early in Dec. under Palestine

    Date: 2017-11-22 10:44:46 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:31 - ID:7103052

    CAIRO, Nov 22 (MENA) - The 20th round of the council of Arab tourism ministers will be held on December 5-7 at the premises of the Arab League. The event will be held under Palestinian Tourism Minister Rola Maayah. The agenda of the council ....

  • Hariri says he holds off tendering his resignation

    Date: 2017-11-22 10:35:40 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:29 - ID:7103036

    BEIRUT, Nov 22 (MENA) - Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al Hariri said he holds off presenting his resignation in response to a request from Lebanese President Michel Aoun to give a chance for more dialogue about its reasons and political ....

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