Middle East News & Arab Headlines From A Local Perspective
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The political leader of Hamas revealed that the Palestinian group has been regularly meeting with top EU and US officials in capitals across the Arab world, including Amman. Full Story »
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told state TV that Russia will honor all its weapons contracts in full Full Story »
As the Syrian government's forces try to isolate pockets of rebel-held areas in the southern suburbs of Damascus, reports come in from across Syria that Hezbollah are proving a significant presence on the ground. Full Story »
Hezbollah is exposing Lebanon to internal tensions and Israeli aggression by continuing its military campaign in Syria, President Michel Sleiman said in comments published Thursday. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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State-owned Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Co (Adma-Opco) has awarded a 2.8 billion dirhams ($766 million) contract to a local firm to develop an offshore field as its expands production of crude oil.
BLOGS ROUNDUP
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A heart-wrenching look at the Syrian children suffering in a Lebanese camp reminds us that World Refugee Day is not a holiday by any means; Lebanon blocks online gambling; Kuwaiti child rapists hanged; and a glance at the Toyota GT-86.
ENTERTAINMENT
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So much for Ramzi's triumphal return! Both of her Ramadan projects have been placed on the back burner and it looks like her comeback has been delayed.
SPORTS
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The young playmaker has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid and Manchester City but the Andalusians say his exit is far from guaranteed
