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Netanyahu directs army to strongly respond in case Hamas resumed rocket attack
Date: 2014-08-08 07:24:06 GMT - Israel - Arab world - SN:5 - ID:863889
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed the army to strongly respond in case Hamas resumed its rocket attack after the end of the temporary ceasefire. In statements to Israel radio Friday, Netanyahu said that he is not convinced that ....
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Egypt, Saudi leaders exchanged visits do not need protocols – SIS chief
Date: 2014-08-08 07:22:05 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Egypt - SN:4 - ID:863886
The exchanged visits between Egyptian and Saudi Arabian leaders are part of the continued coordination and consultation between the two Arab countries that need no followed protocols, Chairman of the Egyptian State Information Service Ambassador ....
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Azzam al-Ahmad denies withdrawing from Palestinian delegation in Cairo
Date: 2014-08-08 06:19:37 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:3 - ID:863811
Head of the Palestinian delegation in Cairo Azzam al-Ahmad dismissed Thursday reports saying he has withdrawn from the ceasefire talks. "These reports are baseless," he stressed, adding he is still presiding the delegation. News reports ....
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ISIL advance in Iraq prompts U.S. to suspend deliveries of F-16s, Apaches
Date: 2014-08-08 06:17:52 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:2 - ID:863810
The United States has suspended the delivery of military aircraft to Iraq, the World Tribune reported on Thursday. Officials as saying that the administration of President Barack Obama has rebuffed Iraqi requests for the combat aircraft after ....
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Egyptian-UAE humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza
Date: 2014-08-08 06:11:32 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:1 - ID:863808
Egyptian and UAE humanitarian aid has been entered into the Gaza Strip via Rafah border crossing, an official source said on Thursday. The aid comprised 40 tons of food stuff, seven tons of medicines and medical supplies provided by Egypt's ....
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Sisi meets Pope Tawadros II, representatives of Christian denominations in Egypt
Date: 2014-08-07 20:00:48 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:24 - ID:863623
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has met with Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria and St. Mark Diocese and representatives of the Christian denominations in Egypt to listen to some of their concerns. Sisi praised the role played by the Christians in ....
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Cairo court delays retrial of Mubarak to Sat.
Date: 2014-08-07 19:59:27 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:23 - ID:863621
The Cairo criminal court postponed to Saturday the retrial of former president Hosni Mubarak and former interior minister Habib el-Adly and six of his aides over conspiring to kill protesters during the January 2011 revolution. The postponement ....
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Egypt FM, Hammond discuss Gaza ceasefire efforts over phone
Date: 2014-08-07 19:57:16 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:22 - ID:863618
Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri received a phone call from his British counterpart Philip Hammond on Thursday, spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Badr Abdel Atty said. During the phone call, Hammond hailed efforts exerted by Egypt to ....
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UN flags at half-mast to honour staff killed in Gaza conflict
Date: 2014-08-07 19:56:03 GMT - United Nations - International - SN:21 - ID:863615
The United Nations flag is flying at half-mast on Thursday at the world body's New York Headquarters in memory of the UN staff members killed since the beginning of the conflict in Gaza on 8 July, and in solidarity with the families and friends of ....
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Evangelicals' chief: Meeting with Sisi saw optimism-based dialogue
Date: 2014-08-07 19:52:52 GMT - Egypt - Egypt - SN:20 - ID:863611
Head of the Evangelical denomination in Egypt Safwat el-Bayadi has said the meeting with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi saw a dialogue based on optimism. In statements to MENA on Thursday, Bayadi said that his meeting with the president was ....
