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Security man killed, 6 injured in terrorist attack in Qatif

Date: 2017-07-06 21:26:07 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:74 - ID:6885189

RIYADH, July 6 (MENA) - A security man was killed and six others injured in a terrorist attack that targeted a security patrol, the Saudi Press Agency cited spokesman of the Ministry of Interior as saying on Thursday. The martyred policeman was ....

Arab Water Council forms committee to improve performance

Date: 2017-07-06 14:28:48 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:45 - ID:6884616

CAIRO, July 6 (MENA) - The Arab Water Ministerial Council (AWMC) decided Thursday to form a committee tasked with creating a vision to improve the performance of the council and add the changes needed to cope with the regional and international ....

Turkish aggression in northern Aleppo proves Turkey as “partner” in terrorism: Foreign Ministry

Date: 2017-07-06 13:26:50 GMT - Syria - Arab world - SN:42 - ID:6884552

DAMASCUS, July 6 (MENA) - The Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Ministry on Thursday lashed out at the Turkish regime for its new attack in areas in the northern countryside of Aleppo and made it an essential partner in terrorism which threatens ....

Benghazi Liberation, chance to restore law in Libya: British ambassador

Date: 2017-07-06 12:58:30 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:38 - ID:6884238

TRIPOLI, July 6 (MENA) - British Ambassador in Libya Peter Millett said Thursday that the liberation of Benghazi city represents a precious chance for Libya to move from war into peace by restoring the rule of law and human rights respect. In a ....

Palestinian amb. slams Israel's racist practices

Date: 2017-07-06 12:39:00 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:35 - ID:6884239

CAIRO, June 6 (MENA) - Palestinian Ambassador to Egypt Jamal al Shubaki condemned on Thursday Israel's racist practices in the Palestinian territories. Addressing the ninth session of the Arab Water Ministerial Council, which kicked off here ....

Car bombs found in Benghazi after liberation: Official

Date: 2017-07-06 12:29:50 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:34 - ID:6884027

BENGHAZI, July 6 (MENA) - The official of the Information Office of the Special Forces Riyad al-Shuhaibi said on Thursday that puppy trapped cars were found at al-Sabri axis in Benghazi after being liberated by Libyan Armed Forces ....

Libya’s interim government congratulates Libyans on liberating Benghazi

Date: 2017-07-06 10:50:42 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:29 - ID:6883976

TRIPOLI, July 6 (MENA) - Libya’s Interim Government led by Prime Minister Abdullah Al Thani congratulated on Thursday the Libyan people on the liberation of Benghazi city from terrorist groups. The victory has been achieved by faithful Libyan Armed ....

9th session of AWMC kicks off in Cairo

Date: 2017-07-06 09:58:08 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:22 - ID:6883903

CAIRO, July 6 (MENA) – The ninth session of the Arab Water Ministerial Council (AWMC) kicked off here Thursday at the Arab League (AL) headquarters with the participation of several Arab water ministers or their representatives. The AWMC ....

Libyan FM praises Arab countries' stance against Qatar-backed Takfiri powers

Date: 2017-07-06 08:26:47 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:15 - ID:6883706

CAIRO, July 6 (MENA) - Libyan Foreign Minister Mohammed al Dairi praised on Thursday measures taken by Egypt, the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia against Qatar. Qatar-backed Takfiri powers suffer a setback thanks to the determination of Egypt, Saudi ....

Iraqi army takes over last Daesh stronghold in Mosul's Najafi

Date: 2017-07-06 07:47:19 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:12 - ID:6883778

BAGHDAD, July 6 (MENA) - The Iraqi army took over the last Daesh stronghold in Mosul's Najafi district. The Iraqi federal police commander said forces tightened its grip around Daesh through fanning out snipers with a large number of planes ....