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Egypt welcomes holding opening session of Libyan parl't

Date: 2014-08-04 19:02:30 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:131 - ID:858349

CAIRO, Aug 4 (MENA) – Egypt's Presidency welcomed the holding of the first session of Libya's newly elected parliament on Monday as a step to restore political stability in the country. Egypt is looking forward to cooperate with the newly-elected ....

Algeria ready to receive injured Palestinians

Date: 2014-08-04 17:51:13 GMT - Algeria - Arab world - SN:123 - ID:858218

ALGIERS, Aug. 4 (MENA) - Algeria's Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform asserted on Monday readiness to receive in its hospitals the Palestinians injured in the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, according to the Algerian Press ....

Thousands displace due to clashes between militias in Tripoli

Date: 2014-08-04 17:08:48 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:113 - ID:858220

TRIPOLI, Aug 4 (MENA) – Thousands of Libyans left their homes in Tripoli to flee the clashes that erupted three weeks ago and searching for a shelter from mortars shells that target women, children and elders. Libya is witnessing the worst clashes ....

3 rockets fired at Shiite towns in NE Lebanon

Date: 2014-08-04 17:04:23 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:111 - ID:858209

BEIRUT, Aug 4 (MENA) – Three rockets fired from Lebanon’s eastern mountain chain in the Jihadist-controlled Arsal landed in residential neighborhoods in two Shiite-dominated towns in northeast Lebanon. Only material damage was reported from the ....

All Jordan's capabilities dedicated to maintain Iraq's unity - PM

Date: 2014-08-04 17:03:26 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:110 - ID:858046

AMMAN, Aug 4 (MENA) - Jordan's Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour stressed Monday his country's clear position that it is not a party in the political conflict in Iraq. We are not with this or that side, but with the state and the united Iraqi ....

Egyptians in Libya safe: Libya FM

Date: 2014-08-04 17:02:40 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:109 - ID:858079

WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (MENA) – Libyan Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thini has said the Egyptian nationals in his country were safe, adding that misleading news caused panic for the Egyptian community in Libya. "What happens in Libya is a domestic ....

No new corona virus cases reported in Saudi Arabia Monday

Date: 2014-08-04 16:18:39 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:97 - ID:858156

RIYADH, Aug 4 (MENA) - The Saudi Health Ministry said Monday no new cases of corona virus have been detected for the 25th day in a row. The Ministry added that about 396 cases were discharged from hospitals, while 27 others continue to receive ....

Libyan MPs sworn in

Date: 2014-08-04 16:04:37 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:82 - ID:858051

TRIPOLI, Aug 4 (MENA) - More than 170 member of the Libyan parliament sworn in on Monday. Representatives of the Arab League, the African and European Unions as well as Islamic Labour Organization attended the event. The event will be ....

Arab League backs Lebanon against terrorism

Date: 2014-08-04 16:04:10 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:87 - ID:857969

CAIRO, Aug 4 (MENA) – The Arab League strongly supports efforts by the Lebanese army to fight terrorist and Takfiri groups in the eastern city of Arsal, Secretary General Nabil el-Arabi said. Arabi also extended condolences to the country over ....

Libya enters new phase after parlt election - AL

Date: 2014-08-04 15:24:19 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:84 - ID:858038

TRIPOLI, Aug 4 (MENA) – Libya has entered a new phase after its people elected a new parliament, Arab League representative at the Libyan parliament Fadel Jawad said. Speaking at the opening session of the newly-elected House of Representatives ....