Arab world

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  • John Kerry's visit to Algeria, part of Algerian-US "strategic dialogue"

    Date: 2014-03-30 18:33:54 GMT - Algeria - Arab world - SN:154 - ID:639842

    ALGIERS, March 30 (MENA) - The visit of US Secretary of State John Kerry to Algeria, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, is part of a strategic dialogue between the two countries, which aims at consolidating their cooperation, APS quoted Foreign ....

  • Hezbollah boycotts tomorrow's national dialogue session

    Date: 2014-03-30 17:44:02 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:142 - ID:639785

    BEIRUT, March 30 (MENA) – Lebanese MP Mohammad Raad, the head of Hezbollah's bloc in Parliament, said on Sunday that his party has decided not to participate in a national dialogue that Lebanese President Michel Suleiman has called for ....

  • Some Gulf states seek to prevent Iraq from hosting coming youth, sports ministers' meeting - Ministry

    Date: 2014-03-30 16:40:34 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:130 - ID:639438

    BAGHDAD, March 30 (MENA) – The Iraqi Youth and Sports Ministry has announced that some Gulf states seek to have the coming meeting of the Arab Youth and Sports Ministers held in Cairo instead of Iraq. Baghdad is due to host the event in ....

  • 2 killed, 8 wounded in Baghdad

    Date: 2014-03-30 15:28:45 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:118 - ID:639468

    BAGHDAD, March 30 (MENA) - A civilian was killed and six others were wounded Sunday when an explosive charge went off near a market in southern Baghdad, a security source said. Meanwhile, armed groups opened fire at civilians in an area, north of ....

  • Qatari Emir leaves Amman

    Date: 2014-03-30 14:46:56 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:102 - ID:639206

    AMMAN, March 30 (MENA) - Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani left here on Sunday wrapping up a several hours' visit to Jordan. During the visit, Sheikh Tamim met with King Abdullah II of Jordan for talks on the latest developments in the ....

  • Jordanian king, Qatari emir discuss Mideast situation

    Date: 2014-03-30 14:35:01 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:98 - ID:639184

    AMMAN, March 30 (MENA) - King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed on Sunday with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani the latest developments in the Middle East region and means to boost bilateral relations on all fronts. The two leaders ....

  • IT minister underlines importance of cyberspace security

    Date: 2014-03-30 13:49:17 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:90 - ID:639194

    CAIRO, March 30 (MENA) - Communications and Information Technology Minister Atef Helmy underlined the need for international cooperation to combat cyber crimes and protect privacy and digital identity. Helmy made the remark during the opening of ....

  • AL meeting on unified Arab customs law

    Date: 2014-03-30 13:02:12 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:79 - ID:639080

    CAIRO, March 30 (MENA) - The 21st meeting of the committee on the unified Arab customs law started today at the Arab League headquarters. The meeting is chaired by head of the legal department at the Saudi Finance Ministry Abdullah Mokham. ....

  • Jordan border guards foil entry of 5 arms-laden cars from Syria

    Date: 2014-03-30 12:53:59 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:77 - ID:638959

    AMMAN, March 30 (MENA) – Border guards foiled on Sunday an attempt by five cars loaded with weapons to cross into the kingdom from the Syrian borders, an official source at Jordanian armed forces general command said. Border guards destroyed ....

  • Saudi crown prince receives message from Russian defence minister

    Date: 2014-03-30 12:36:33 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:76 - ID:639079

    RIYADH, March 30 (MENA) - Crown Prince, Defence Minister and Deputy Premier Salman bin Abdel-Aziz Al-Saud received today a message from Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu. The Russian military attache here handed over the message to the crown ....

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