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  • Bin Ali sentenced to 10 years in prison

    Bin Ali sentenced to 10 years in prison

    Date: 2015-06-23 13:50:27 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:18 - ID:2850721

    The criminal department in the Tunisian court sentenced to 10 years in prison each of ousted president Zein Al Abdin Bin Ali, his son-in-law Sakher al Materi, minister of state properties and real-estate affairs Reda Qarira, former official at state ....

  • Algerian army kills 2 terrorists in Tizi Ouzou

    Algerian army kills 2 terrorists in Tizi Ouzou

    Date: 2015-06-23 13:44:49 GMT - Algeria - Arab world - SN:16 - ID:2850657

    A force affiliated to the national Algerian army killed two terrorists in Tizi Ouzou state and manged to seize some weapons and ammunition that were in their possession. The ambush came as part of a campaign to fight terrorism, according to a ....

  • US asserts Israel's right to self-defense

    US asserts Israel's right to self-defense

    Date: 2015-06-23 08:10:25 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:5 - ID:2847561

    WASHINGTON, June 23 (MENA) - The US supports Israel’s right to defend itself following the release of the UN report which accused Israel of committing war crimes during last summer’s offensive on the Gaza Strip, the White House said on ....

  • Israel allows 520 trucks to Gaza Strip

    Israel allows 520 trucks to Gaza Strip

    Date: 2015-06-23 08:08:37 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:2847549

    Israeli authorities decided on Tuesday to allow 520 trucks loaded with commodities into the Gaza Strip through Karam Abu Salem crossing. The trucks are carrying goods for the commercial, agricultural and transportation sectors along with aid ....

  • Tunisia says extradition of Fajr Libya leader under int'l law

    Tunisia says extradition of Fajr Libya leader under int'l law

    Date: 2015-06-23 07:23:15 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:2847293

    Tunisia has applied international law and diplomatic norms in the extradition of Fajr Libya militia leader Walid al Qalib to Libyan authorities, Tunisian Justice Minister Mohamed Saleh bin Isa. In press statements on Monday, the Tunisian ....

  • GCC calls on UN rights rapporteurs to respect code of conduct

    GCC calls on UN rights rapporteurs to respect code of conduct

    Date: 2015-06-23 07:18:08 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:1 - ID:2847249

    The GCC countries have stressed their commitment and respect for mechanisms of the UN Human Rights Council including the work of special procedures. In a joint statement delivered to the Human Rights Council, Qatari Ambassador to the United ....

  • Egyptian, Tunisian roles are important in solving Libyan crisis - minister

    Egyptian, Tunisian roles are important in solving Libyan crisis - minister

    Date: 2015-06-22 18:11:32 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:21 - ID:2845797

    Tunisian Defense Minister Farhat Horchani underlined the role played by his country and Egypt in solving the Libyan crisis within the framework of cooperation between the two sides as well as Libya's neighboring countries. Egyptian Ambassador to ....

  • AL welcomes signature of peace, reconciliation agreement in Mali

    AL welcomes signature of peace, reconciliation agreement in Mali

    Date: 2015-06-22 12:12:53 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:12 - ID:2843049

    Secretary-General of the Arab League Nabil El Araby on Monday welcomed the signing of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali by the Coordination coalition of armed groups in Bamako. In a statement, El Araby hailed the Algerian-led ....

  • 580 trucks enter Gaza via Karm Abu Salem

    580 trucks enter Gaza via Karm Abu Salem

    Date: 2015-06-22 11:21:56 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:9 - ID:2842521

    Israeli occupation forces decided Monday to allow 580 trucks loaded with goods and aid supplies to enter the Gaza Strip via Karm Abu Salem crossing. The trucks are carrying goods for the commercial, agricultural and transportation sectors along ....

  • Erekat says national unity govt to group all political factions

    Erekat says national unity govt to group all political factions

    Date: 2015-06-22 11:06:11 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:7 - ID:2842377

    Member of the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Saeb Erekat said Monday a national unity government will be formed and will group all political factions. In statements to Al Arabiya Al Hadath, Erekat expressed ....

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