Middle East News & Arab Headlines From A Local Perspective
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Eight men in Saudi Arabia have been convicted of working for Al Qaeda and sending the organisation information on officials in the Saudi government. Full Story »
Fighting overnight in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli have left at least two people dead, bringing the total number of people killed since Sunday, to 16 Full Story »
Israeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livni said on Thursday ahead of a meeting with Kerry that the ideological differences at the heart of the Israeli gov't over settlements on Palestinian territory are causing a delay to the peace process Full Story »
Anti-Islam group English Defence League took to the streets in Woolwich to protest the brutal murder of a "soldier" in South London Full Story »
BUSINESS
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South Sudan's oil minister said late on Wednesday that it had resumed oil production and flow to the international markets through the territory of neigbouring Sudan after a temporary blockage at Jebellen.
BLOGS ROUNDUP
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A Sufi bloc within the opposition would be an alternative to the Muslim Brotherhood, one that would represent many more Syrians; why Sinai is still a problem; Geneva-2 kicks off in Amman; and the Golan Hights heat up.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Byblos International Festival has unveiled the exciting lineup of performers at Lebanon's most exciting summer event.
SPORTS
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Tottenham Hotspurs winger Gareth Bale has reportedly dropped hints that he will continue at the club for the next season under a new contract as he vowed to lead Spurs back into the Champions League next season.
