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February 25, 2016

HRW: Egypt courts are used to punish political opponents

Human Rights Watch (HRW) yesterday stressed that Egyptian courts are being exploited to punish political opponents. This, the group said, is exemplified in the life sentence handed down, apparently...

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February 25, 2016

Rights group demands Israel halt oil exploration in the occupied Syrian Golan

Al-Marsad – Arab Centre for Human Rights in the Golan Heights sent an urgent letter to the Israeli Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources, demanding the cancellation...

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February 25, 2016

Palestinian mother sentenced as part of ruling against her son

A Palestinian mother has been put under house arrest as part of her 16-year-old son’s sentencing ahead of his court hearing next month, Ma’an reported Palestinian officials saying today....

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February 25, 2016

Israeli soldier killed by ‘friendly fire’

An Israeli soldier was shot dead accidently yesterday, as soldiers opened fire on a Palestinian who was allegedly attempting to carry out a stabbing attack near the illegal Gush...

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February 25, 2016

Israeli president refuses Arab MK entry to event at his house

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin prevented an Arab Member of the Knesset from attending an event organised at his house to mark coexistence between Jews and Arabs, local media reported...

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February 25, 2016

Mauritanian journalists’ syndicate organises solidarity event for al-Qeeq

The Syndicate of Mauritanian Journalists (SJM) and the National League to support the Palestinian People have organised a solidarity activity in support of Palestinian journalist Muhammad Al-Qeeq, who has...

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February 25, 2016

Turkey: World should stop its ‘double standards’ in fight against terrorism

The latest attacks on the Turkish capital Ankara were carried out by the PKK and PYD, noting that the world “has to give up its double standards in order...

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February 25, 2016

G4S loses major contract in Colombia after BDS campaign

British security giant G4S has lost a major contract in Colombia, following a year-long campaign by Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) activists. Crepes & Waffles, a restaurant chain with...

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February 25, 2016

Davutoglu: Turkey not bound by Syria deal

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has said that a recent deal to halt hostilities in Syria does not bind Turkey. “All must know that this ceasefire is only valid for...

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February 25, 2016

What worries the Israeli army about the current uprising?

The statement by General Gadi Eizenkot, the Chief of General Staff of the Israeli army, in which he called on security forces not to be hasty in shooting at...

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