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US-led coalition strikes Daesh posts in Syria's Deir al-Zor
Date: 2014-10-03 09:44:53 GMT - Syria - Arab world - SN:32 - ID:1060553
DAMASCUS, Oct 3 (MENA) - The US-led coalition conducted a wave of air strikes on the eastern city of Deir al-Zor, Sky News Arabia reported. This came as fighting on the Syrian border town of Kobani continues, where Syrian Kurds are desperately ....
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Sudanese police arrest suspect in killing Spanish diplomat
Date: 2014-10-03 09:10:26 GMT - Sudan - Arab world - SN:28 - ID:1061009
KHARTOUM, Oct 3 (MENA) – The Sudanese security forces arrested Friday a suspect behind the killing the Spanish diplomat in Khartoum. The Sudanese police said it would hold a press conference later Friday to give a briefing on the case. The ....
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Kaaba cover changed with new one
Date: 2014-10-03 07:58:55 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:21 - ID:1060665
MECCA, Oct 3 (MENA) - The cover of Kaaba was draped on the early hours of Friday while millions of prospective pilgrims were standing at Mount Arafat. Kiswah is changed annually on the 9th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, the day pilgrims leave ....
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36 Libyan soldiers killed in Benghazi attacks
Date: 2014-10-03 07:38:56 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:18 - ID:1060409
TRIPOLI, Oct 3 (MENA) - Thirty-six Libyan soldiers were killed and 70 wounded in clashes in Benghazi. The killed soldiers belonged to brigades of general Khalifa Haftar. A military source said Ansar al-Sharia forces attacked the Benina ....
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Muslim pilgrims converge at Arafat for Hajj peak
Date: 2014-10-03 06:41:48 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:12 - ID:1060281
MECCA, Oct 3 (MENA) - About three million Hajj pilgrims are streaming into Mount Arafat in western Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The faithful will gather at Mount Arafat for the peak of Hajj, a day of prayer and recitations from ....
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Jordanian king back home after working visit to Russia
Date: 2014-10-03 06:40:31 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:11 - ID:1060289
AMMAN, Oct 3 (MENA) - Jordanian King Abdullah II returned home Thursday after a working visit to Russia. During the visit, the Jordanian king conferred with Russian President Vladimir Putin on means to boost bilateral ties and the latest ....
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Algerian FM receives Egypt's new envoy
Date: 2014-10-02 21:18:31 GMT - Algeria - Arab world - SN:113 - ID:1059593
ALGIERS, Oct 2 (MENA) – Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra on Thursday received Egypt's new Ambassador in Algiers Omar Ali Abu Hashish. In the meeting, Abu Hashish submitted his credentials to Lamamra. Abu Hashish arrived here on ....
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Tunisia FM to chair delegation in Gaza reconstruction conf. in Cairo
Date: 2014-10-02 19:19:52 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:102 - ID:1059249
TUNIS, Oct 2 (MENA) – Tunisia's Foreign Minister Mongi Hamdi said Thursday he will chair his country's delegation to the Gaza reconstruction conference, due to be held on Oct. 12, in Egypt. The top Tunisian diplomat made the remarks during his ....
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October war 41st anniversary marked in Morocco
Date: 2014-10-02 18:39:08 GMT - Morocco - Arab world - SN:98 - ID:1059173
RABAT, Oct 2 (MENA) - The Egyptian embassy in Morocco held a ceremony to mark the 41st anniversary of the 6th of October war victory. The ceremony was attended by a number of officials, ambassadors, military attaches, journalists, and ....
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Libyan prosecution: 100 suspended person from Misurata released
Date: 2014-10-02 18:17:17 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:94 - ID:1058701
TRIPOLI, Oct 2 (MENA) - Libyian Attorney General announced Thursday the release of 100 detainees from the Libyan city of Misurata. The release came after concluding all investigations and procedures by the prosecution regarding the detainees. ....
