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 ....
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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 ....
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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 ....
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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 ....
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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 ....
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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 ....
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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 ....
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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. ....
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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 ....
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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 ....