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Iraq reiterates support for Egypt against terrorism
Date: 2013-08-20 09:22:42 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:10 - ID:249875
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki underlined his country's support for Egypt in fighting terrorism. "Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki phoned his Egyptian counterpart Hazim el-Beblawy and asserted Iraq's support for Egypt against terrorism," ....
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Suicide bomber strikes market in Yemen
Date: 2013-08-19 13:05:06 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:27 - ID:248721
Several people were injured after a suicide bomber targeted the Habra market in Sanaa, a Yemeni official security source said on Monday. In a press release, a Yemeni military source said that the presidency has recently directed to intensify ....
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Israel demolishes Bedouins' homes in East Jerusalem
Date: 2013-08-19 09:58:40 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:12 - ID:248262
Israeli forces bulldozed homes of Bedouin families of Arab el-Ka'abana in Beit Hanina in East Jerusalem on Monday, claiming they were unlicensed. Ali Ka'abana, spokesman for the tribe, said the houses were fully demolished, sending 53 members, ....
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Kuwait deports 9 Egyptians for participating in pro-Morsi protests outside Egyptian consulate, US embassy
Date: 2013-08-19 09:49:32 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:11 - ID:248252
Kuwaiti Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Mohamed Khalid al-Hamad al-Sabah ordered the deportation of nine Egyptians for taking part in pro-Morsi protests outside the Egyptian consulate and US embassy. The Kuwaiti Al-Rai ....
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200 trucks allowed into Gaza
Date: 2013-08-18 11:26:05 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:19 - ID:247080
Israel allowed on Sunday 200 trucks carrying various goods to enter into the Gaza Strip via Karam Abul Salem (Kerem Shalom) commercial border crossing. Raed Fattouh, head of the committee overseeing the entry of goods into Gaza, said some trucks ....
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Lottery to be held on Wednesday to cut Hajj quota by 20%
Date: 2013-08-18 10:55:22 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:15 - ID:247018
Executive director of the Hajj and Umrah institution Ayman Abdel-Mawgoud said that a lottery will be held on Wednesday to cut this year's Hajj quota by 20 percent. In statements on Sunday, the official said that the excluded pilgrims will ....
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Death toll of Beirut blast rises to 30
Date: 2013-08-18 09:46:55 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:13 - ID:246917
The death toll of the terrorist blast that hit the Lebanese capital of Thursday rose to 30 after two new bodies were uncovered and three wounded succumbed to their injuries at hospitals. The death toll is likely to increase, Al-Nahar newspaper ....
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ICRC worried over hunger-striking Palestinian prisoners in Israel
Date: 2013-08-18 09:19:16 GMT - Israel - Arab world - SN:11 - ID:246890
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has expressed concern over the health conditions of seven Palestinian hunger striking prisoners in Israeli jails, The Jerusalem Post newspaper reported Sunday. The international body made the ....
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Jordan ambassador returns to Cairo amid turmoil
Date: 2013-08-17 14:03:51 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:40 - ID:245996
Jordan's Ambassador to Egypt Bishr Khasawneh on Saturday cut short his medical trip in Jordan to return to Cairo to follow up the conditions of Jordanians there amid the violent turmoil afflicting the neighboring country. Khasawneh, ....
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Arab lawyers condemn crimes against Egyptian people
Date: 2013-08-17 13:32:31 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:33 - ID:245925
The Arab Lawyers Union expressed its grave concern over the non-peaceful gatherings staged by terror groups in Egypt and attacks against the state and people. In a statement, the union’s secretariat said it stands by the Egyptian people, who ....