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Jordanian King back home after US business trip

Date: 2014-12-08 13:29:07 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:84 - ID:1495017

AMMAN, Dec 8 (MENA) - Jordanian King Abdullah II on Monday returned home after a business trip to the US, where he met with President Barack Obama and senior officials. During their summit meeting, Abdullah and Obama discussed bilateral ....

Lebanon army tightens security measures around Arsal

Date: 2014-12-08 13:03:47 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:77 - ID:1494805

BEIRUT, Dec 8 (MENA) - The Lebanese army beefed up security measures around the northeastern town of Arsal. Military troops shelled mountainous areas around the town to target militants of Nusra Front and Daesh groups. Meantime, a main road ....

Arab League, parliament chiefs meets in Cairo

Date: 2014-12-08 12:27:53 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:68 - ID:1494361

CAIRO, Dec 8 (MENA) - Arab League chief Nabil met on Monday with Arab Parliament head Ahmad al-Jarwan. The discussed how to boost cooperation between the pan-Arab body's general secretariat and the inter-Arab parliament. The meeting also took ....

Israeli troops on Lebanese border 'on alert' after Syrian strikes

Date: 2014-12-08 12:26:32 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:66 - ID:1493933

BEIRUT, Dec 8 (MENA) - The Israeli army said its troops stationed on the Lebanese border were on alert especially near Shebaa Farms which Israel occupied in 1967. The recent move came after Israeli war jets bombed targets around Damascus airport ....

GCC summit to start Tuesday in Doha

Date: 2014-12-08 12:18:47 GMT - Qatar - Arab world - SN:64 - ID:1493881

DOHA, Dec 8 (MENA) - The 35th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) round will start Tuesday to discuss a number of issues and files related to inter-Gulf and Gulf-Arab relations in light of the current regional and international developments. The summit ....

Tunisia's Essebsi says seeks strong government

Date: 2014-12-08 11:54:14 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:57 - ID:1493913

TUNIS, Dec 8 (MENA) - Presidential candidate Beji Caid Essebsi has said his party Nidaa Tounes will not monopolize posts. He appealed to voters to give a chance to his party to lead the country. But, Essebsi said that he would seek a ....

Arabi stresses importance of holding Gulf summit

Date: 2014-12-08 11:22:52 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:51 - ID:1493809

CAIRO, Dec 8 (MENA) - Arab League Secretary General Nabil el-Arabi underlined the need of holding the Gulf Summit in Doha, given the developments which are taking place in the region. In a press release Monday, Arabi hailed ongoing efforts by ....

Libya minister, Tunisian diplomat mull cooperation

Date: 2014-12-08 08:35:17 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:25 - ID:1492329

TRIPOLI, Dec 8 (MENA) - Libya and Tunisia have discussed ways to promote cooperation as the security situation in Libya has repercussions on its neighboring countries. How to put into effect agreements between Tunis and Tripoli was also mulled by ....

Kuwaiti emir to head for Doha Tues. to attend 35th GCC round

Date: 2014-12-08 08:28:58 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:22 - ID:1492289

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 8 (MENA) - Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah and his accompanying delegation will head for Doha Tuesday. Kuwait will head the meetings of the 35th round of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) due in Qatar. ....

8 injured in blasts in Sanaa

Date: 2014-12-08 07:31:23 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:16 - ID:1491729

SANAA, Dec 8 (MENA) - As many as eight people were injured in a blast in Sanaa Monday, Yemeni Defense Ministry sources said. The injured include three serious cases, the sources added. Five explosive devices targeted public committees affiliated ....