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Palestinian inmates’ hunger strike responded with ‘brutality’

Sun Jun 8, 2014 16:22:35

Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jail who found no way but to go on a long hunger strike for having their voices heard, are being treated with brutality, say the inmates’ lawyers.

Visiting Muslim pilgrims undeterred by MERS fears

Sun Jun 8, 2014 14:44:51

Pilgrims from around the world are pouring into the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, undeterred by the spread of the MERS virus that has killed 284 people in the kingdom to perform Islamic ritual of Umrah (paying a visit to Kaaba, performing Tawaaf around it, walking between Safaa and Marwah seven times).

El-Sisi, Saudis both oppose free speech

Sun Jun 8, 2014 14:34:35

General Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt and the Saudi regime sing from the same hymn page. They both oppose the people’s demand for free speech or even reforms.

Sisi sworn in as Egypt's president

Sun Jun 8, 2014 14:05:10

Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Egypt's former defense minister, has been sworn in by the Supreme Constitutional Court as the country's new president after winning last month's presidential poll.

Syria army eliminates major terror master in Aleppo

Sun Jun 8, 2014 12:51:56

Syrian military forces have killed one of the nation’s most notorious terrorists in persisting battles around the outskirts of the northern city of Aleppo, al-Alam’s Syria correspondent reported Saturday afternoon.

Egypt tightens grip on 'unauthorized' preachers

Sun Jun 8, 2014 12:43:18

Egypt has banned unauthorized preachers from offering sermons or teaching Islam in mosques and other public places, according to a decree marking further measures by the military-installed interim government to curb Muslim Brotherhood influence.

Secret deals turn heat on Qatar bid for World Cup

Sun Jun 8, 2014 11:31:33

Qatar's former FIFA vice-president Mohamed bin Hammam has come under fresh scrutiny over claims that he used his top level contacts in the Qatari royal family and government to arrange deals and favors to secure the 2022 World Cup games in his energy-rich Persian Gulf country.

US fears legitimacy of President Assad: Iran MP

Sun Jun 8, 2014 10:55:05

A senioir Iranian lawmaker insists that Syria's June 3 presidential election was in no way a ceremonial event contrary to the anti-Syria publicity reports by some Western media outlets.

UAE declares compulsory military service for men

Sun Jun 8, 2014 09:52:34

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced military service, compulsory for men aged between 18 and 30.

Turkey kicks off water war against Syria

Sun Jun 8, 2014 09:20:01

The Turkish government’s decision to cut off the flow of the Euphrates River has caused a severe water shortage in Syria, dropping water level in Lake Assad by about six meters, leaving millions of Syrians without drinking water.

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