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August 5, 2016

Obama doubts Russia’s commitment to peace in Syria

President Barack Obama on Thursday doubted Russia’s commitment to broker a lasting peace in Syria, but said the U.S. must nonetheless commit itself to halting the violence. “We’re going...

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August 5, 2016

Moroccan security denies instructions to increase firearms use

The security authorities in Morocco have denied media reports claiming they issued instructions to intensify the use of arms against suspects. The Moroccan Directorate General of National Security said...

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August 5, 2016

Israel accuses World Vision head in Gaza of funnelling funds to Hamas

Israel has accused the head of a major US-based Christian NGO in the Gaza Strip of funnelling millions of dollars to Hamas and its military wing. Israel’s Shin Bet...

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August 5, 2016

Increasing number of Palestinian hunger strikers

The number of Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike is on the rise, a spokesperson for the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club said. Some 325 detainees are on hunger strike in protest...

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August 5, 2016

Saudi Mufti calls for donations for soldiers on Yemen border

The Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Abdul-Aziz Ibn Abdullah Al Ash-Sheikh on Wednesday called for donations to be made for “soldiers stationed on the kingdom’s southern border with Yemen”....

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August 4, 2016

UK government says members and supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood are eligible for asylum

The UK Home Office released an internal policy document on Wednesday August 3, 2016 providing guidance on how to deal with asylum cases of Egyptian applicants perceived to be...

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August 4, 2016

Comedians to read all 2.6 million words of Chilcot report at Edinburgh Fringe Festival event

It took seven years to complete, over £10 million of taxpayers’ money yet a paperback version will set you back by £767: The Chilcot report. For those that don’t...

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August 4, 2016

Palestinian Legislative Council shows solidarity with hunger strikers

The Palestinian Legislative Council organised an event at its headquarters to show solidarity with hunger striking prisoners this morning. First Deputy Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council, Ahmed Bahar,...

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August 4, 2016

Russia appoints Syrian adviser to recover pilots’ bodies

Russia has commissioned a former member of the Syrian People’s Assembly, Anas Al-Shami, to negotiate with the Syrian opposition groups to recover the bodies of Russian pilots and crewmen...

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August 4, 2016

Sisi increases military pensions

President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received parliament’s backing to increase military pensions by 10 per cent. Law No. 63 of 2016 will be backdated to July 2016, the government’s official...

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