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April 9, 2014

Tunisian government sacks 18 governors, disperses and detains protesters

Tunisian Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa has sacked 18 governors from 24 assigned by his predecessor Ali Al Arrayed, a prominent leader in Ennahdha movement, Interior Minister Lotfi bin-Jiddo said...

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April 9, 2014

On 1997 coup anniversary, Erdogan warns of attempts to replicate it

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his party will not allow conspirators and liars to reach their goals. In his speech before supporters in Balıkesir city Friday,...

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April 9, 2014

Education comes under attack

Eleven countries including Palestine/Israel, Egypt, Iran and Syria have been named amongst those where students, teachers and academics are intentionally attacked, a study published yesterday has found. Education Under...

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April 9, 2014

Poll: 76% of Israelis back Arab Peace Initiative

Some 76 per cent of Israelis said they were willing to support a peace agreement with the Palestinians based on the Arab Peace Initiative, the Walla website published. Participants...

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April 9, 2014

Palestinian NGOs inside Israel reject new sectarian law

A large number of Palestinian NGOs inside Israel have issued a joint statement rejecting a new law passed by the Knesset earlier this week that, for the first time,...

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April 9, 2014

Ultra-orthodox Jews threaten to migrate over IDF draft plans

One of Israel’s major groups of ultra-orthodox Jews has threatened to migrate en masse to the US or Europe if the parliament passes a law making it compulsory for...

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April 9, 2014

Gaza government refuses Dahlan-backed Emirati projects

The UAE recently offered to execute projects benefiting the people of Gaza by means of “mediators” from the Emirati government. However, Hamas’ Gaza government rejected the offer, a Hamas...

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April 9, 2014

Israel imposes restrictions on Muslims praying in Al-Aqsa Mosque

The Israeli occupation authorities imposed even stricter measures than usual regarding the entry of Palestinian Muslims wishing to pray in Al-Aqsa Mosque for this Friday’s prayers. According to Israel...

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April 9, 2014

UNRWA warns of ‘insufficient aid for Yarmouk camp’

Assistance provided to the residents of Yarmouk refugee camp near Damascus is insufficient and the 7,500 food baskets which have been distributed since January are a “mere drop in...

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April 9, 2014

Israel denies agreement on evacuating settlements

The office of Israel’s prime minister has denied reports that Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to evacuate thousands of Jewish settlers from their homes on illegal settlements as part of...

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