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May 21, 2018
Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Chechnya church
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia on Monday strongly condemned the armed attack on a church in the Russian republic of Chechnya which resulted in the killing of a number of people, an official source at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.The source offered the Kingdom’s condolences and sympathies to the families of the victims as well as to the government and the people of Russia, stressing the Kingdom’s absolute rejection of ...
May 21, 2018
UAE announces ownership, visa reforms to lure foreign investors
Abu Dhabi — The United Arab Emirates has announced plans to allow 100 percent ownership and visa incentives to foreigners, in a bid to attract investors to boost its slowing national economy.The decision, taken by the UAE cabinet Sunday night, aims to lure "international investments and exceptional talent", according to Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashed Al-Maktoum.The new measures come amid signs of an economic slowdown in the Gulf state ...
May 21, 2018
Saudi Arabia's stance on Palestine has been unwavering
Saudi Arabia’s stance toward the Palestinian cause has remained unchanged since 1935 London Conference, known as the Round Table Conference.The Palestinian cause has always been the Saudi leadership’s concern and received attention throughout history.Following are brief points showing the Kingdom’s steadfast stance toward the Palestinian cause throughout history.In 1929, the late King Abdulaziz supported the Palestinian people against occupation despite the severe economic crisis Saudi Arabia was facing at that ...
May 21, 2018
Thousands of Moroccans protest against US Jerusalem embassy move
CASABLANCA, Morocco — More than 10,000 Moroccans chanting "Death to Israel" took to the streets of Casablanca on Sunday to protest against the US decision to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.The marchers carried Palestinian flags and placards that read "Al Quds (Jerusalem) Palestine's eternal capital".The United States opened its embassy in Jerusalem on May 14, moving it from Tel Aviv, a move that reversed decades of US policy ...
May 21, 2018
Abbas remains in hospital; condition 'reassuring'
Ramallah, Palestine — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas remained in hospital Monday, a spokeswoman said, a day after being admitted with complications following an ear operation.A spokeswoman for the Istishari Arab Hospital near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank said the 83-year-old was doing well but there was no timeframe for his discharge as yet.Abbas's health is the subject of regular speculation, with no clear successor identified.Senior official Saeb Erekat downplayed ...
May 21, 2018
'Temporary ceasefire in Damascus rebel pocket'
BEIRUT — A temporary humanitarian ceasefire is in place to allow women, children and the elderly to evacuate the area of Al-Hajar Al-Aswad in south Damascus, Syrian state media said on Monday citing a military source.The Syrian army and its allies have been battling for weeks to recapture the tiny rebel enclave, the last area outside government control in or around the capital.On Sunday, state media denied a war monitor's ...
May 21, 2018
Paraguay opens its Israel embassy in Jerusalem
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — Paraguay opened its Israel embassy in occupied Jerusalem on Monday, the second country to follow the United States in making the politically sensitive move from Tel Aviv.Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attended the inauguration ceremony. The United States relocated its embassy to occupied Jerusalem a week ago, drawing Palestinian anger. It was followed by Guatemala on Wednesday.The status of Jerusalem is one ...
May 21, 2018
Taliban warn Kabul’s residents to keep away ahead of attacks
KABUL — The Taliban warned Kabul residents on Monday to avoid “military centers” in the heavily fortified city, saying they are planning more attacks in the Afghan capital where civilians have long taken the brunt of casualties.The militant group has issued such warnings to civilians before, including during a failed attempt to take the western city of Farah last week, but it is believed to be the first time they ...
May 21, 2018
Father of Pakistani girl killed in Texas hopes her death can spur gun reform
ISLAMABAD —The father of a Pakistani girl killed in a Texas school shooting said on Monday he hoped that the death of his daughter, who wanted to serve her country as a civil servant or diplomat, would help spur gun control in the United States.Santa Fe High School, southeast of Houston, on Friday joined a grim list of US schools and campuses where students and staff have been gunned down, ...
May 21, 2018
Nipah virus kills 4, sparks alert in south Indian state
NEW DELHI — A deadly virus carried mainly by fruit bats has killed four people in southern India, sparking a statewide health alert on Monday.Eight other deaths in the state of Kerala are being investigated for possible links to the Nipah virus, which has a 70 percent mortality rate.Kerala’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged citizens to stay vigilant and follow instructions from the health department.“Health department is doing everything ...
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