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2020-07-21 11:02:00
Reuters Editorial
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi travelled to Tehran on Tuesday where Iranian state media reported he would meet Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on his first foreign trip since taking office in May.
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2020-07-21 07:35:00
Mahmoud Mourad and Nadine Awadalla
Egypt's parliament gave President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi the green light for possible military intervention in Libya by approving the deployment of armed forces abroad to fight "terrorist groups" and "militias".
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2020-07-21 03:13:08
Ho Kit Yen
The controversial preacher has filed two defamation suits against P Ramsamy.
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2020-07-20 22:02:34
Khalil al-Anani
How Sisi co-opted Egypt’s religious institutions for political gain.
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2020-07-20 16:13:00
Asif Shahzad
The spread of the novel coronavirus has lately been showing a downward trend in Pakistan, which is the main reason for a marked drop in daily testing, a top government official said on Monday.
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2020-07-20 06:20:47
Reuters Editorial
Saudi Arabia's 84-year-old ruler, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has been admitted to hospital in the capital Riyadh, suffering from inflammation of the gall bladder, state news agency SPA said on Monday.
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2020-07-20 00:00:00
Nidhal Guessoum
The United Arab Emirates’ Mars probe is a stunning and historic effort, but it needs to be transformational, too.
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2020-07-18 10:00:05
Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela
Attempts by Israel's advocates to portray my grandfather as a liberal pacifist is a distortion of his legacy.
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2020-07-16 09:18:18
The Economist
THEIR BUDGETS don’t add up anymore. Algeria needs the price of Brent crude, an international benchmark for oil, to rise to $157 dollars a barrel. Oman needs it to hit $87. No Arab oil producer, save tiny Qatar, can balance its books at the current price, arou…
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2020-07-15 13:20:00

Jürgen Klopp hailed the 'exceptional' production Mohamed Salah has delivered in his previous 149 appearances for Liverpool.
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2020-07-08 19:46:19

A group of young people demonstrated Wednesday in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, in support of the construction in the city of a Hindu temple that was halted under pressure from various Islamist groups. The under-construction boundary wall of the Krishna Man…
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2020-07-08 12:25:20
Marco Siniscalco
The appointment of the new Iraqi prime minister, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, could have significant implications for the country’s relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has heavily meddled in Iraq’s affairs post-2003. Kadhimi was serving as the director …
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2020-07-08 04:07:33
The Online Citizen
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore’s General Election (GE) has been called following the dissolution of the Parliament by President Halimah Yacob on 23 June at the request of Secretary-General of the People’s Action Party (PAP) Lee Hsien…
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2020-07-07 10:38:28
Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury
This pluralistic character of Oman brought it closer to India resulting in wide-ranging strategic partnership. Oman is India’s oldest strategic partner in the Gulf. It may be recalled that last January India declared national mourning for deceased Sultan Qabo…
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2020-07-06 18:04:00
Reuters Editorial
Morocco's review of the 2020 budget expects the fiscal deficit at 7.5% and growth at -5% and provides for measures to shore up the economy, the Royal cabinet said on Monday.
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2020-07-05 15:45:07
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
Display of anger likely to encourage US to believe sanctions are creating tensionsHardline Iranian MPs heckled the country’s foreign minister, Javad Zarif, and denounced him as a liar in parliament on Sunday, in a display of division and anger that is likely …
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2020-07-05 04:22:00
Reuters Editorial
Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector shrank for the fourth straight month in June as measures to contain the spread of the new coronavirus continued to hit consumer demand, a survey showed on Sunday.
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2020-07-03 13:53:00
Reuters Editorial
Criticism of Turkey over the possible conversion of Istanbul's landmark Hagia Sophia monument from a museum to a mosque "is an attack on Turkey's sovereignty", President Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday.
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2020-07-03 05:51:00
hurriyetdailynews.com
After arriving in the capital Doha city of Qatar on July 2 afternoon, the Turkish president and the Qatari emir held a meeting at the Pearl Palace to discuss "mutual relations between the two friendly and brotherly countries."
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2020-07-03 05:39:48
Trends Desk
Following AR Rahman's remark, the producers of the Tamil film too reached out to the talented girl, who is also a singer and can play multiple instruments.
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2020-07-02 11:17:01
Sidra
Mufti Taqi Usmani’s statement on the construction of a temple in Islamabad. Prominent religious scholar and Shaykh al-Hadith Mufti Taqi Usmani has said that non-Muslims in the Islamic State have the right to maintain a place of worship in their populated area…
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2020-07-01 14:36:34
RT
Liverpool's Egyptian king Mohamed Salah says he "loves" life at the Anfield club and plans to remain there for the long term as fans, players and staff revel in a first league title in 30 years. Read Full Article at RT.com
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2020-06-27 14:16:09
Rozanna Latiff
Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has thrown his support behind the chief minister of the Borneon state of Sabah as candidate to lead the country, a statement from Mahathir said on Saturday.
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2020-06-27 13:46:00
Irem Koca
Turkey's exports were up by a quarter in the first three weeks of June from the previous month's level, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday, predic7ting an economic recovery would accelerate after the downturn caused by the coronavirus.
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2020-06-26 11:22:21
David O Royal
…Muslim World body, top scholars back S/Arabia’s decision Following the news of the cancellation of 2020 Hajj for intending pilgrim world over other than domestic pilgrims by Saudi Arabia, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, has urged intending p…
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2020-06-25 08:59:35
Niniek Karmini
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The number of coronavirus infections in Indonesia surpassed 50,000 Thursday, an increase that is worrying experts at a time when the government is allowing businesses to...
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2020-06-24 10:22:49

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -Speaker of the House of People's Representatives (HPR) Rached Ghannouchi met Tuesday afternoon Sihem Ben Sedrine, former President of the Truth and Dignity Commission (French: IVD) who is tasked with its winding up.
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2020-06-24 05:51:00
Rozanna Latiff
Survivors from a boat crammed with over 300 Rohingya Muslim refugees told Malaysian authorities that dozens of their people perished and their bodies were thrown in the sea during a tortuous four-month voyage
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2020-06-23 19:01:00
Felix Onuah
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said on Tuesday that West Africa's plan to adopt a common currency was being put at risk by some countries' attempts to progress more quickly than the agreed timetable.
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2020-06-23 14:58:11
James North
The New York Times covers annexation as if it chiefly affects Israeli Jews. "The fear most unnerving Israelis is that their sons and daughters could be sent into combat," it reports but all but ignores Palestinian concerns about the illegal move Israel is con…
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2020-06-23 09:40:10
Reuters
As Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman moved to tighten his grip on power over the past few years, detaining senior royals and opponents, one person has eluded him: a former top-ranking intelligence official who was close to a key rival to the throne. In r…
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2020-06-23 09:11:20
CNA
SINGAPORE: The Elections Department (ELD) on Tuesday (Jun 23) said President Halimah Yacob has issued the Writ of Election for the 2020 General Election, with Polling Day to fall on Jul 10.  Under the law, Polling Day in any General Election shall be a publ…
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2020-05-31 09:25:08
[email protected] (Muhammad Amir Rana)
The pandemic did not affect people’s fasting and praying activities much during the holy month of Ramazan. At first, provincial governments were a bit hesitant to ease the lockdowns, but soon gave in to an implied national consensus, and Ramazan was celebrate…
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2020-05-29 13:30:46
Reuters Editorial
Saudi Arabia confirmed that it will organise a virtual donors conference for Yemen on Tuesday in partnership with the United Nations.
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2020-05-28 23:10:54
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Khadiza Begum, a Rohingya refugee, left Myanmar to escape violence but found more horror at sea.
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2020-05-28 14:03:10
Joseph Sipalan
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's ruling party on Thursday terminated the membership of his predecessor Mahathir Mohamad, a move widely seen as an attmept to consolidate power as he faces a possible challenge to his nascent premiership.
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2020-05-27 12:32:57
Sebastian Castelier & Quentin Müller
Oman seeks to maintain its influence in the Gulf by extending aid to Yemen. The Saudi-UAE coalition views this as complaisance with the Houthi rebellion. - 2020/06 / article
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2020-05-27 08:26:49
The Online Citizen
A month ago (25 April), President Halimah Yacob stated in a Facebook post that members of the public have voiced their intention to hang Singapore’s national flag at their homes in light of the difficult times caused by COVID-19. She said that Singaporeans ha…
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2020-05-25 12:50:40
Manish Shukla
Sources close to developments have revealed that despite New Delhi’s persistent efforts, Malaysia is reluctant to hand over Naik to New India.
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2020-05-23 11:50:19

[This Day] President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja signed an Executive Order for the implementation of financial autonomy for the legislature and the judiciary at the state level.
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2020-05-20 11:15:00
RT
Mo Salah has many imitators thanks to his spectacular scoring record. But none have gone as far to mimic Mo as a gang of four criminals arrested by Egyptian police in Cairo for wearing masks of the Liverpool forward to rob stores. Read Full Article at RT.com
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2019-10-28 09:24:49
Martin Petty
Southeast Asian countries fighting Islamic State's influence in the region lauded the killing of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi but said security forces were preparing for a long battle to thwart the jihadist group's ideology.
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2019-10-27 18:38:23
AFP
The United Arab Emirates and Brazil signed several agreements Sunday during President Jair Bolsonaro's visit to Abu Dhabi, which marks his first official trip to the Arab world. "Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and I witnessed the exchange of agreements an…
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2019-10-27 00:37:26
Porter Anderson
The 2019 Sharjah International Book Fair cultural and cooking programs offer their own busy schedules, during the full 11 days of the fair's 38th run. The post Sharjah’s 38th International Book Fair Welcomes 60 International Authors and Chefs appeared first o…
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2019-10-26 14:47:46
By Mark Jones For The Daily Mail
The Saudis are allowing the citizens of 49 countries to obtain instant tourist e-visas and have relaxed rules around unmarried Western couples sharing hotel rooms. Mark Jones pays a visit...
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2019-10-25 21:36:30
Kate Matthams, Contributor, Kate Matthams, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/katematthams/
Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale in Geneva November 13, will feature several pieces from the collection of Princess Salimah Aga Khan, including striking Colombian emerald and diamond pieces, dating from the 1970s, as well as a purple-pink pe…
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2019-10-23 13:30:37
CNA
TOKYO: Singapore President Halimah Yacob - who is in Japan this week to attend the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito - said that she is looking forward to strengthening bilateral relations with Japan in the years to come. Madam Halimah, who returns to…
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2019-10-23 06:17:48
John Pike
Leaders of Indonesia's two largest Muslim organizations say they are still analyzing China's treatment of Uyghurs to verify whether the minority group is subject to human rights violations.
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2019-10-23 04:51:00
MARTIN CARVALHO, HEMANANTHANI SIVANANDAM, RAHIMY RAHIM, TARRENCE TAN
KUALA LUMPUR: PKR president and PM-in-waiting Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim appears unfazed over his deputy Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali’s call for Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to complete a full term as premier.
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2019-10-17 14:14:50
Al Jazeera
Qatar and its labour laws have been under the spotlight ever since the country was named the host of the 2022 World Cup.
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2019-10-17 13:45:01
Nicole Gallucci
Welcome to the second day of the terrifying Trump letter saga. For those who have been shielding their eyes from the news, on Wednesday the public learned that Trump sent a deeply concerning letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to address the dang…
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2019-10-17 08:46:00

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel pokes fun at President Donald Trump's "don't be a tough guy" letter sent to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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2019-10-12 18:23:11
Reuters
DUBAI/ISLAMABAD, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Iran is prepared to hold talks with regional rival Saudi Arabia with or without the help of a mediator, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, ahead of a visit by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. Asked about rep…
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2019-10-12 07:03:33
Malaysiakini
Satees says Mohd Asri is a staunch supporter of Zakir Naik who is wanted for terrorism links, so who is he to interfere?
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2019-10-11 14:35:50
Reuters Editorial
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan is heading for Tehran, two government officials said on Friday, weeks after the United States asked him to help mediate between long-time regional foes Saudi Arabia and Iran.
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2019-10-10 09:17:45
https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews
The 72-year-old - a former head of Indonesia's military - suffers "two deep wounds" to his stomach.
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2019-10-09 13:44:00

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged the public to stop asking and speculating on the transfer of power from Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to him.
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2019-10-09 08:10:38
CNA
SINGAPORE: President Halimah Yacob and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday (Oct 9) reaffirmed the "long-standing and excellent relations" between both countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said in a press statement. Both presidents met at…
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2019-10-08 15:10:17
News Desk, Reuters, AFP, AFP, News Desk, Reuters, AFP, News Desk, Reuters, Reuters
It was PM’s desire for peace with India which earned him the title, says Prof S Abdallah Schleifer The post PM Imran Khan declared ‘Man of the Year’ appeared first on The Express Tribune.
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2019-10-04 20:19:04
Reuters Editorial
A member of Morocco's governing coalition said on Friday it would join the opposition ahead of a reshuffle requested by King Mohammed VI, citing disagreements with its partners in government.
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2019-10-04 17:12:46
Aziz El Yaakoubi
Saudi Arabia is considering a proposal by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement for some form of ceasefire which, if agreed, could bolster U.N. efforts to end a devastating war tarnishing Riyadh's reputation.
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2019-10-04 13:32:46
Chandrani Sinha, Zach Lowry, Sam Wolff, Derek Mead
An entire community of Bengali Muslims faces an uncertain future amidst rising anti-Muslim sentiment in India, which has only been made worse by the threat of their land being washed away.
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2019-10-04 10:42:48
Tarek Amara
Dissatisfaction with established parties in Tunisian politics means Sunday's parliamentary elections may not yield a clear winner, complicating the process of coalition building at a pivotal moment for the economy.
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2019-10-04 07:20:56
AFP
Malaysia's prime minister said Friday Hong Kong's embattled leader should resign over the city's increasingly violent pro-democracy protests and warned China would take "harsh action" to end the demonstrations. Hong Kong has been rocked by unprecedented prote…
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2019-10-03 21:05:36
namra zem
Famous religious scholar from Pakistan, Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, has been named over a list of 500 most persuasive Muslims on the planet. The list was distributed by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center, an autonomous research entity with the Royal A…
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