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Islamic summit decries terror attacks on Saudi oil pipelines: OIC chief
Date: 2019-06-01 09:18:50 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - World - SN:19 - ID:7964136
MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 1 (MENA) – Muslim leaders have vehemently condemned the terrorist attack that targeted oil pipelines in Saudi cities, affirmed OIC Secretary-General Yousef Al Othaimeen. In statements after the conclusion of the 14th ....
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China’s Xi reaffirms keenness on coop. with Islamic countries
Date: 2019-06-01 09:18:08 GMT - China - World - SN:20 - ID:7964160
BEIJING, June 1 (MENA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said China stands ready to work with the Islamic countries to enhance mutual political trust and promote practical cooperation and dialogue among civilizations, Xinhua reported Saturday. He ....
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21 Taliban fighters killed in airstrike in Afghanistan
Date: 2019-06-01 08:35:39 GMT - Afghanistan - World - SN:18 - ID:7964132
KABUL, June 1 (MENA) – Afghan security forces have carried out an airstrike in south-eastern Ghazni province killing at least 21 Taliban fighters, Khaama Press reported Saturday. Informed military sources said the security forces carried out an ....
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Washington suggests negotiations with Iran under unclear US foreign policy – Iranian FM
Date: 2019-06-01 08:08:55 GMT - Iran - World - SN:15 - ID:7964131
TEHRAN, June 1 (MENA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Americans suggested to hold talks with his country when the US foreign policy is not clear, IRNA news agency reported Saturday. Pointing to a US economic war against ....
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4.2-magnitude quake hits southwestern Iran
Date: 2019-06-01 07:49:35 GMT - Iran - World - SN:14 - ID:7964105
TEHRAN, June 1 (MENA) – A 4.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Iranian southwestern province of Khuzestan on Saturday. The epicenter of the earthquake, which left no humanitarian losses or damage, was at the depth of 16 km, IRNA news agency reported. ....
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MENA Agenda for Saturday, June 1
Date: 2019-06-01 07:41:12 GMT - Egypt - World - SN:13 - ID:7964070
Cairo, The New Administrative Capital hosts the world’s largest Iftar banquet with 7,000 attendees representing all segments of society. Cairo, Ministry of Social Solidarity begins paying pensions for the month of June to all pensioners ....
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Islamic summit reaffirms centrality of Palestinian cause, renews support to Palestinian people
Date: 2019-06-01 01:59:54 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - World - SN:4 - ID:7963985
MECCA, Saudi Arabia, May 31 (MENA) - The “Mecca Declaration” final communique of the 14th Islamic Summit has largely focused on the question of Palestine and reiterated the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s call for the Palestinians’ right to ....
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King Salman: Palestinian cause remains top priority for Islamic countries
Date: 2019-05-31 23:31:03 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - World - SN:56 - ID:7963905
MECCA, Saudi Arabia, May 31 (MENA) - Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz asserted that the Palestinian cause remains a top priority of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and an essential issue for Islamic countries until the Palestinian ....
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NASA plans to send cargo to moon, maybe in 2020
Date: 2019-05-31 21:59:02 GMT - USA - World - SN:53 - ID:7963832
WASHINGTON, May 31 (MENA) - NASA is going to land on the moon again, maybe as soon as next year, The New York Times reported on Friday. It will still be a while - no sooner than 2024 - before any astronauts return, but NASA plans to send ....
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Switzerland: 3 dead after hostage-taking at Zurich apartment
Date: 2019-05-31 16:30:03 GMT - Switzerland - World - SN:44 - ID:7963474
GENEVA, May 31 (MENA) - Swiss police said an armed man took two women hostage at an apartment in Zurich and all three died after shots were heard, ABC News reported. Police in Switzerland's biggest city said the 60-year-old Swiss man took the ....
