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Abadi: Nuri mosque’s bombing confirms Daesh defeat

Date: 2017-06-22 11:00:36 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:32 - ID:6865336

BAGHDAD, June 22 (MENA) - Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al Abadi stressed on Thursday that Daesh terrorist group's blowing up of Al Nuri mosque and Al Hadbaa minaret in western Mosul is considered as an official announcement of Daesh defeat. The ....

Russia slams Syrian warplane’s downing as violation of international law

Date: 2017-06-22 10:53:03 GMT - Russia - Arab world - SN:26 - ID:6865368

MOSCOW, June 22 (MENA) - Russia views the downing of the Syrian Air Force Su-22 warplane on June 18 by the US-led coalition as disrespect for the United Nations Charter, calling for a thorough investigation, Tass news agency reported on Thursday, ....

Arab coalition launches raids on Houthi sites in Saada, Hajj

Date: 2017-06-22 09:51:08 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:20 - ID:6865371

ADEN, June 22 (MENA) - The Arab coalition launched heavy raids on military outposts of Houthi and pro-Saleh militias in Saada and Hajjah provinces in Yemen. Al Arabiya news channel quoted Yemeni military sources as saying that three vehicles were ....

Australia resumes anti-Daesh air raids in Syria

Date: 2017-06-22 08:49:11 GMT - Australia - Arab world - SN:14 - ID:6865339

CANBERRA, June 22 (MENA) - Australia has said it will resume its military air operations over Syria, the BBC reported. A temporary suspension was declared on Tuesday after Russia warned it would treat aircraft from the US-led coalition as potential ....

LNA spokesman uncovers Qatari document calling for sending Arab Maghreb fighters to Syria

Date: 2017-06-22 06:42:35 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:6 - ID:6865187

BENGHAZI, June 22 (MENA) - Libyan National Army (LNA) spokesman Colonel Ahmed Al Mismari uncovered a Qatari document calling for sending fighters from Arab Maghrab states to Syria, according to the Arabic-speaking Sky News channel. During a press ....

AL chief returns home after three-day visit to New York

Date: 2017-06-21 21:54:23 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:88 - ID:6865015

CAIRO, June 21 (MENA) - Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul Gheit on Wednesday returned home after a three-day visit to New York. In his visit to the USA, Abul Gheit took part in a United Nation Security Council session on the latest ....

Tunisian president congratulates new Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman

Date: 2017-06-21 16:45:25 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:74 - ID:6864790

TUNIS, June 21 (MENA) – Tunisia’s President Beji Caid Essebsi congratulated Wednesday Prince Mohamed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz on his appointment as the new crown prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, TAP reported. King Salman bin Abdulaziz ....

Security Council approves Ghassan Salame as Libya envoy

Date: 2017-06-21 16:12:08 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:71 - ID:6864798

TRIPOLI, June 21 (MENA) - The UN Security Council approved the secretary-general's selection of former UN adviser Ghassan Salame, a Paris-based Lebanese academic, as the new U.N. envoy for Libya, Voice of America reported. Salame, who would ....

Tunisian FM meets ambassadors of Libya, UK

Date: 2017-06-21 15:30:42 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:66 - ID:6864705

TUNIS, June 21 (MENA) - Tunisian Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui met UK Ambassador to Tunisia Louise de Sosa at the headquarters of the ministry on Wednesday. They discussed ways of strengthening bilateral relations in various fields, the ....

Sultan of Oman congratulates new Saudi CP

Date: 2017-06-21 15:07:20 GMT - Sultanate of Oman - Arab world - SN:59 - ID:6864672

MUSCAT, June 21 (MENA) - Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman sent on Wednesday a cable to Prince Mohammed bin Salman to congratulate him on his appointment as the new crown prince of Saudi Arabia. Sultan Qaboos wished the new CP success in his ....