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A Syrian fired mortar shell hit the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights on Thursday morning, but is being treated as a stray rocket and not a premeditated attack. Full Story »
Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has been considering all options for the planned protests on June 30, that call for his resignation, in conjunction with the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces. Full Story »
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday refused to specify the exact nature of new US military aid to Syrian rebels, despite signals from top US officials that they will be receiving small arms and ammunition. Full Story »
The opposition Free Syrian Army (FSA) claims that chemical weapons were used on Wednesday in a Damascus town by Hezbollah fighters and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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The subscriptions to IPOs (initial public offerings) in the Saudi stock market dropped drastically during the year, according to a recent economic study.
BLOGS ROUNDUP
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After a 26-month uprising and over 100,000 chiefly innocent Syrian fatalities, G8 leaders essentially agree with Assad and Putin; Luma's idea swiped by the government? Qatar’s Foreign Policy in a nutshell; and bills in bras at the borders.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Going around the track with professional racer Khaled Al Qubaisi as he gears up for a grueling weekend at the ‘24 Hours of Le Mans’ race.
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
