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Eurasian security bloc urges diplomatic efforts to resolve Syrian crisis
Date: 2014-07-31 12:36:38 GMT - Russia - World - SN:59 - ID:851949
MOSCOW, July 31 (MENA) - Foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) said on Thursday that the Syrian crisis should be resolved exclusively by political and diplomatic means, ITAR TASS reported. “The heads of delegations are ....
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Defense minister approves promotion of Armed Forces martyrs to higher ranks
Date: 2014-07-31 12:35:09 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:58 - ID:852087
CAIRO, July 31 (MENA) - Defense Minister General Sedqi Sobhi approved on Thursday the promotion of the martyrs of the Armed Forces and Border Guards who were killed in recent terrorist attacks in Sinai to higher ranks. The promotions cover army ....
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Medical aid convoy delivered to Aleppo city
Date: 2014-07-31 12:34:11 GMT - Switzerland - Arab world - SN:57 - ID:852032
GENEVA, July 31 (MENA) - The World Health Organization (WHO), in cooperation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) and with the support of Aleppo Governorate, delivered a medical aid convoy to Aleppo city meant for people in neighborhoods ....
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Clashes erupt between Syrian troops, rebels in Damascus
Date: 2014-07-31 12:32:53 GMT - Syria - Arab world - SN:56 - ID:851943
DAMASCUS, July 31 (MENA) – Fierce clashes erupted between Syrian troops and rebels in the Syrian capital, Damascus, Sky News Arabia television said, citing the Syrian opposition. It said the clashes took place in Jobar area, adding a number of ....
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Nato unprepared for potential threats from Russia, say MPs
Date: 2014-07-31 12:31:27 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:55 - ID:851948
LONDON, July 31 (MENA) - Nato is ill-prepared to confront new threats posed by Russia, and members of the western military alliance may not have the collective political will to take concerted action to deter an attack, The Guardian quoted a British ....
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Turkey expresses concern over Libyan violence
Date: 2014-07-31 12:29:38 GMT - Turkey - Middle East - SN:54 - ID:851944
ANKARA, July 31 (MENA) - Turkey expressed concern about recent clashes in Libya that broke out near the capital Tripoli's airport and nearby areas. In a statement, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said Turkey is standing by Libya and hopes that calm ....
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Truck laden with petroleum products overturns in Aswan
Date: 2014-07-31 12:21:56 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:53 - ID:852026
ASWAN, Upper Egypt, July 31 (MENA) - A truck loaded with petroleum products overturned on Thursday on Aswan-Idfo highway. Security and civil defense forces as well as firefighters headed to the accident site to take precautionary measures in fear ....
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FM meets neighbor states' sector officials on Gaza situation
Date: 2014-07-31 12:15:10 GMT - Egypt - Middle East - SN:52 - ID:852029
CAIRO, July 31 (MENA) - Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met here Thursday with neighbor states' sector officials to follow up the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, as Israel continues its onslaught on the coastal enclave. The meeting ....
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First stage of cow distribution program on needy families kicks off: Min.
Date: 2014-07-31 12:13:22 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:51 - ID:851909
CAIRO, July 31 (MENA) - The Ministry of Social Solidarity has started distribution of 9,200 out of 100,000 pregnant cows, which are to be provided in batches as a gift by the United Arab Emirates to Egypt's poor. Social Solidarity Minister Ghada ....
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Pope Tawadros leads Mass to mark monastic anniversary
Date: 2014-07-31 12:08:59 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:50 - ID:851978
CAIRO, July 31 (MENA) - Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark Diocese led a Mass on Thursday to mark the 26th anniversary of his ordination as monk. The Mass was held at St Pishoy Monastery in Wadi El-Natrun. "The ceremony ....
