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August 6, 2020

Pearls top list of Egypt exports to UAE in 2020

Egypt has exported large quantities of pearls and precious stones to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) since the beginning of 2020, the Egyptian government revealed in a statement according...

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August 6, 2020

Abbas announces national mourning day in solidarity with Lebanon

Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas announced on Wednesday a national day of mourning in solidarity with Lebanon, Wafa News Agency reported. Meanwhile, Abbas called his Lebanese counterpart Michel...

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August 5, 2020

‘West Bank annexation may spur EU states to recognize Palestine’

Luxembourg warned Israel that if it fulfills its plan to annex parts of the West Bank, other European Union countries would recognize Palestine as an independent state, German daily...

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August 5, 2020

Large fire in closed market in Ajman, UAE, under control – police

A large fire which broke out on Wednesday evening at a market in the emirate of Ajman in the United Arab Emirates caused no injuries or deaths and had...

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August 5, 2020

Istanbul Music Festival to be held online

This year’s Istanbul Music Festival, which will mark the 250th birthday of classical music maestro Ludwig van Beethoven, will be held online, the organizers announced on Wednesday, Anadolu reports....

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August 5, 2020

What is ammonium nitrate and why is it dangerous?

A massive warehouse explosion in Beirut killed at least 100 people and injured nearly 4,000. Lebanese President Michel Aoun said 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate had been stored for...

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August 5, 2020

Petitions and memes target former king Juan Carlos after he leaves Spain

Students in Madrid want their King Juan Carlos University to change its name, a few towns plan the same for their streets, and memes mocking the former monarch are...

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August 5, 2020

Palestinian-American congresswoman wins primary

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has defeated an establishment Democratic primary challenger, claiming victory Wednesday against Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones, Anadolu reports. Tlaib, a high profile lawmaker who is...

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August 5, 2020

Lebanon is one long tale of disaster and crisis

Lebanon has a deserved reputation for resilience; an uncanny ability to rebuild and carry on when all seems lost. The last ten months, however, have tested that resilience, bringing...

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August 5, 2020

Gaza witnesses sweet grape harvest

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