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Call for exceptions from prohibiting relations with Israel at conf. on Al Quds
Date: 2014-04-29 22:25:54 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:174 - ID:695303
AMMAN, April 29 (MENA) – A number of participants at the first international conference on Al Quds, held in Amman, called Tuesday for excepting the visits to the holy Mosque of Al Aqsa from a Fatwa that prohibits normalizing relations with Israel. ....
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Hamas: No decision yet on participation in presidential vote
Date: 2014-04-29 21:10:49 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:171 - ID:695277
GAZA CITY, April 29 (MENA) – Hamas group denied Tuesday reports saying it would participate in the oncoming Palestinian presidential election, asserting that any possible roles in the coming voting "is under consideration'. In a statement, the ....
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3rd meeting of Arab, South American Ministers of Culture kicks off in Riyadh
Date: 2014-04-29 20:43:51 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:166 - ID:695237
RIYADH, April 29 (MENA) - The third meeting of culture ministers of South American-Arab Countries hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia kicked off Tuesday under the auspices of Prince Muqren bin Abdulaziz, Heir to the Crown Prince, Second Deputy ....
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Future bloc to vote for Geagea Wednesday
Date: 2014-04-29 18:57:21 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:153 - ID:695123
BEIRUT, April 29 (MENA) - Future bloc said Tuesday, after its meeting held under the chairmanship of MP Fouad Siniora, that the block will be present Wednesday at the second round of the parliament's session to elect the leader of the Lebanese ....
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Gaza govt: Time ripe for reconciliation
Date: 2014-04-29 18:53:57 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:152 - ID:695115
GAZA CITY, April 29 (MENA) - Hamas-run Gaza government asserted Tuesday its full support to the reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas, adding that the atmosphere was suitable for applying the agreement. "It is high time to end the ....
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8 ISIL members killed in clashes northern Iraq
Date: 2014-04-29 17:16:02 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:134 - ID:694785
BAGHDAD, April 29 (MENA) – Eight members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) were killed Tuesday during fire exchange with the Iraqi armed forces in the northern city of Tikrit, a security source said. The eight were shot dead ....
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Azhar Grand Imam hails relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Date: 2014-04-29 16:15:00 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:117 - ID:694829
CAIRO, April 29 (MENA) - Grand Imam of al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayyeb on Tuesday hailed relations between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. At a meeting with Saudi Ambassador here Ahmed Qattan, Tayyeb described relations as time-honored at all ....
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Curfew imposed on Baaqouba neighborhood in wake of twin blasts
Date: 2014-04-29 15:27:00 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:110 - ID:694060
BAGHDAD, April 29 (MENA) - Diyala province security forces on Tuesday imposed a curfew on Saadiya neighborhood in northern Baaqouba city in the wake of the twin bombings that ripped through a popular cafe and claimed the lives of scores of ....
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Jordan King: AP has key role to enhance Arab cooperation
Date: 2014-04-29 15:16:26 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:107 - ID:694380
AMMAN, April 29 (MENA) – Jordanian King Abdullah II on Tuesday emphasized the Arab Parliament's (AP) role in promoting cooperation and perpetuating communication and coordination among Arab parliaments, particularly in the area of legislation, Petra ....
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Palestinian Cabinet praises Egypt, Saudi Arabia roles in achieving national reconciliation
Date: 2014-04-29 14:53:19 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:97 - ID:694537
RAMALLAH, April 29 (MENA) - The Palestinian Cabinet thanked all those who contributed to achieving national reconciliation, especially Egypt and Saudi Arabia. During its weekly session under Prime Minister Rami al-Hamdallah on Tuesday, the ....