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May 11, 2017

Tunisian street vendor sets himself on fire

A Tunisian street vendor set himself on fire yesterday in protest against police practices against him, provoking protests and confrontations with the police. The police used tear gas to...

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May 11, 2017

Hamas blasts OIC decision to close Gaza office

Hamas on Thursday condemned a decision by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to close its office in the Gaza Strip, reportedly due to “pressure” exerted by the Ramallah-based...

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May 11, 2017

EU announces a new phase in relations with Sudan

The European Union has expressed optimism about a new era of improved relations with Sudan. It has, however, urged Khartoum to continue the process of dialogue to end wars...

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May 11, 2017

Germany grants asylum to escaped Turkish soldiers

Several Turkish military personnel, many of them high-ranking soldiers, and their families have been granted asylum by Germany, prompting criticism by Turkey today. The personnel, all Turkish nationals with...

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May 11, 2017

Saudi Arabia: $500m to support Yemen

Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said that the World Bank proposed a portfolio of $500 million belonging to Yemen. The minister added that the World Bank has provided $200...

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May 11, 2017

Egypt jails Okasha for forgery

Former Egyptian journalist and parliamentarian Tawfiq Okasha has been sentenced to a year in jail after he was found guilty of forging his doctorate certificate. The Nasr City Misdemeanor...

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May 11, 2017

Palestinian ambassador to Pakistan calls for Muslim unity and stronger media

The Ambassador of the Palestinian Authority to Pakistan has called for a more unified Muslim world and a stronger media to counter Israel and its influence. Speaking at a...

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May 11, 2017

Israelis enjoy visa-free stays in UAE

Tens of thousands of Israelis passing through Dubai en route to destinations in the Far East are enjoying visa-free stays in the UAE, Ma’an reported yesterday. This is in...

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May 11, 2017

Tenfold increase in Chinese investment in Israel

Chinese investment in Israel has jumped tenfold since late 2016 due to increased US protectionism and a tougher regulatory stance adopted by America after the election of President Donald...

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May 11, 2017

Kuwait PM questioned for ‘violating the law’

Kuwait’s parliament began questioning Prime Minister, Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, in a secret session on charges of “violating the law”. House Speaker, Marzouq Al-Ghanim, announced that the session...

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