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2 explosions in Syria's Idlib kill 14 militants of Ahrar al Sham

Date: 2017-05-21 19:13:57 GMT - Syria - Arab world - SN:81 - ID:6821314

DAMASCUS, May 21 (MENA) - As many as 14 militants of the Islamic Movement of Ahrar al Sham, including a local commander, were killed after two blasts hit their military headquarters on Sunday, Russia Today reported. The blasts targeted a military ....

Trump says fight against extremism isn't battle between religions 3 Riyadh

Date: 2017-05-21 18:13:29 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:77 - ID:6821297

Trump said "Muslim-majority countries must take the lead in combating radicalization, and I want to express our gratitude to King Salman for this strong demonstration of leadership." He made it clear that "our first priority is always the safety ....

Saudi king stresses importance of fighting terrorism 2 Riyadh

Date: 2017-05-21 17:53:10 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:76 - ID:6821327

King Salman stressed that Islam prohibits murder and committing crimes as it is “a religion of peace and tolerance”. All peoples and countries strongly reject and denounce all harm done to the ties of Islamic states with friendly ones as well as ....

Trump says fight against extremism isn't battle between religions 2 Riyadh

Date: 2017-05-21 17:40:31 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:75 - ID:6821293

Trump said: "For Americans, this is an exciting time. A new spirit of optimism is sweeping our country: in just a few months, we have created almost a million new jobs, added over 3 trillion dollars of new value, lifted the burdens on American ....

Trump says fight against extremism isn't battle between religions

Date: 2017-05-21 17:07:52 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:73 - ID:6821292

RIYADH, May 21 (MENA) - US President Donald Trump sought to rally leaders from around the Muslim world on Sunday in a renewed campaign against extremism, rejecting the idea that the fight is a battle between religions, The New York Times reported. ....

Jordan signs 2 grant agreements worth $1,714 mln with EIB

Date: 2017-05-21 16:39:35 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:71 - ID:6821228

DEAD SEA, May 21 (MENA) – Jordan signed Saturday two grant agreements, worth 1,714 million dollars, with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the Middle East and ....

Saudi king stresses importance of fighting terrorism

Date: 2017-05-21 16:30:01 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:68 - ID:6821216

RIYADH, May 21 (MENA) - Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud stressed the importance of working on combating all forms of terrorism. He further said that "it is our responsibility before our peoples and the whole world to unite against evil ....

Jordanian king arrives in Riyadh to participate in Arab-Islamic-American Summit

Date: 2017-05-21 14:03:27 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:56 - ID:6821059

RIYADH, May 21 (MENA) - Jordanian King Abdullah II and his accompanying delegation arrived here Sunday to take part in Arab-Islamic-American Summit. The King was received at King Salman Air Base Airport by Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin ....

Trump's daughter hails Saudi women leaders

Date: 2017-05-21 13:57:29 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:54 - ID:6821049

RIYADH, May 21 (MENA) - US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka lauded Sunday the Saudi women leaders during her father's visit to Saudi Arabia. Ivanka posted on the social networking website Twitter:"Today I met with Saudi Arabian women ....

Trump praises Kuwait efforts in anti-terror war

Date: 2017-05-21 13:45:31 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:51 - ID:6820932

RIYADH, May 21 (MENA) - US President Donald Trump on Sunday praised efforts exerted by Kuwait in the anti-terror war. During a meeting with Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah in his residence in Riyadh, Trump said he will hold a ....