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January 21, 2019

Iran arrests Ahwazi activist allegedly tortured in prison

Iranian authorities arrested activist Sepideh Gholian along with her brother in Ahwaz after revealing that she was tortured during her detention following her participation in labour protests in November....

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January 21, 2019

Arab League stresses support for Jerusalem, Palestine, Syria refugees

Arab leaders who met in the Lebanese capital Beirut yesterday reaffirmed their support for Jerusalem, refugees and stressed on the importance of supporting the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees...

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January 21, 2019

Arab world records highest unemployment rate in the world

Arab countries are facing an urgent need for a plan to fight poverty in light of the world’s changing balances of economic powers, Mahmoud Mohieldin, senior vice president of...

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January 21, 2019

Why must senior officials seek Al-Sisi’s permission before travelling?

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has issued a surprising decree prohibiting the Prime Minister and his deputies, the heads of independent, supervisory and security bodies, and senior state officials...

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January 21, 2019

Activist: Lebanon police caused Syria minor to fall to his death

A Lebanese activist has accused the Beirut municipal police of chasing and causing the death of Syrian child who works as a shoeshiner in the capital city. The Orient...

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January 21, 2019

Saudi cleric Al-Amari dies, one week after being released from prison

Saudi cleric Ahmad Al-Amari has died one week after Saudi authorities dropped all charges against him and released him from prison. Saudi authorities arrested Al-Amari with one of his...

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January 21, 2019

Hamas condemns PA release of Jerusalem real estate broker

Hamas has condemned the Palestinian Authority’s release of Issam Aqel, a Palestinian who sold Palestinian properties in Jerusalem to Israeli settlers, describing the move as “major national crime”. Hamas...

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January 21, 2019

Germany bans Iran airline on suspicion of spying, terror

Berlin has revoked Iranian airline Mahan’s right to operate in Germany, a senior government source told Reuters today, giving both safety concerns and the suspicion that the airline was...

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January 21, 2019

Egypt bans fishing in Red Sea for 7 months

Egypt yesterday banned fishing in the Red Sea for seven months to preserve biodiversity and increase fish production. The head of the General Authority for Fish Resources Development (GAFRD),...

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January 21, 2019

Arab economic summit concludes in Beirut

An economic development summit held in Lebanese capital Beirut concluded on Sunday, Reuters reports. Organized by the Arab League, the 4th Arab Economic and Social Development Summit is attended by only...

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