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November 24, 2017

UN committee: Palestinian women face ‘systemic discrimination’ in Israel

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has highlighted “systemic discrimination” faced by Palestinian women, as part of the concluding observations of its review...

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November 24, 2017

Israel health minister resigns over Saturday work hours

Ultra-Orthodox Israeli Health Minister Yaakov Litzman notified Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today of his resignation due to train maintenance taking place on Saturdays, the Sabbath. Despite this, his party,...

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November 24, 2017

Turkey’s FM: NATO countries reject purchase of S-400 defence systems from Russia

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that NATO countries strongly reject Ankara’s purchase of S-400 air defence systems from Russia. “We need air defence systems, we cannot buy them...

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November 24, 2017

Blast hits mosque in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, leaving at least 100 dead

The death toll from a bomb that went off outside a mosque in the city of Al-Arish in the northern Sinai Peninsula following Friday prayers has risen to 155,...

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November 24, 2017

Saudi Crown Prince: 95% of those arrested agreed to return funds

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman revealed that 95 per cent of those arrested on corruption charges in Saudi Arabia agreed to a settlement and to return state funds....

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November 24, 2017

Three killed in battle near Somalia’s Barawe region

Al-Shabaab fighters launched an offensive against a military base located in Lower Shabelle region, southern Somalia, Garowe Online reported. “Three militants were killed and several others wounded during the...

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November 24, 2017

Israel refuses to return Palestinian land, handing it to settlers

The Israeli Supreme Court in occupied Jerusalem refused to issue a ruling to return Palestinian agricultural land to its original owners following the Israeli army’s confiscation of said land...

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November 24, 2017

UAE-backed forces bribe Yemen tribes for Al-Qaeda intel

UAE-backed forces, the Shabwani Elite Forces, have put forward bribes to Shabwa Governorate tribes to provide intelligence on Al-Qaeda personnel in Yemen, Aden Tomorrow reported. The Shabwani Elite Forces...

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November 24, 2017

Bahraini pounds buy UK silence on human rights abuses

From a small office in central London, Bahraini exile Sayed Alwadaei is taking on the abusive monarchy that runs his home country. Amongst the most prolific commentators on the...

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November 24, 2017

Rafah crossing to open for 3 days early next week

Head of the Civil Affairs Committee, Husein Al Sheikh, announced yesterday that the Rafah crossing will be open in both directions for three days early next week. According to...

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