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April 4, 2017

Sudanese official calls to abandon sceptical view of Western tourists

The governor of Khartoum, Abdul Rahim Mohammed Hussein, has called on the Sudanese people not to be sceptical about Westerners visiting Sudan for tourism and recreation. The statement came...

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April 4, 2017

Iran voices concerns over appointment of Pakistani general to lead Islamic military alliance

Iran has expressed reservations about the appointment of Pakistan’s former army chief General Raheel Sharif, as commander of the Saudi-led Islamic military alliance. The Iranian news agency, IRNA, said...

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April 4, 2017

Clandestine meeting between UAE, Russia and Trump ally investigated by FBI

The United Arab Emirates arranged a secret meeting in January between Erik Prince, the founder of a private security company, and a Russian close to President Vladimir Putin. The...

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April 4, 2017

Suspected chemical attack by Syrian regime kills 58

At least 58 people have been killed and dozens more wounded in a suspected chemical attack this morning on a opposition-held town in north western Syria, the Syrian Observatory...

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April 4, 2017

SPLM-N: Talks with Sudan’s government must resume

The leadership council of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/North (SPLM-N) has reversed a decision not to participate in talks with the Sudanese government and has called for a new...

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April 4, 2017

Prisoners’ collective resistance against Israel is central to the anti-colonial struggle

Last month, Ma’an news agency reported that Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti will be leading a mass hunger strike in which Fatah-affiliated prisoners would be participating. The hunger strike aims...

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April 4, 2017

Lebanese president calls for return of Syrian refugees to safe zones

Lebanese President Michel Aoun called on Monday for the return of Syrian refugees to safe zones in Syria. He made his comment during a meeting with Italian Defence Minister...

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April 4, 2017

Israel drafts new law to deduct $250m from PA funds

A draft new law submitted to the Knesset (parliament) would see Israel deduct nearly $250 million from the Palestinian Authority tax revenues which Ramallah pays to Palestinian prisoners in...

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April 4, 2017

Kirkuk Council discusses raising Kurdish flag

Kirkuk Provincial Council is to hold a meeting to discuss raising the Kurdish flag on public buildings in the Iraqi province, Anadolu reported on Monday. The council is likely...

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April 4, 2017

Bahrain to try civilians in military courts

Bahrain’s King Hamad has approved a constitutional amendment that enables civilians to be tried in military courts if they are accused of threatening the security of the state. Prior...

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