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The anti-Morsi campaign calling for early Egyptian presidential elections has got it's targeted 15 million signatures, a campaign official announced on Wednesday. Full Story »
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair told a delegation in Jerusalem that there is a limited window for peace talks to succeed in the Middle East Full Story »
In an interview with Al-Watan newspaper, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak says that he could have remained in power if he wanted do and that he only quit office to save lives Full Story »
The Lebanese armed forces have set up at least 10 outposts in the southwest Sidon province, after fierce clashes erupted in the area on Tuesday between Hezbollah supporters and Salafis. Fears of an all-out sectarian civil war in Lebanon have been increasing. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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Foreign direct investment, or FDI, into Arab world rose by nearly 10 per cent in 2012 led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, according to a latest report.
BLOGS ROUNDUP
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Most movies such as 'Taken' or 'Spartan' usually have the Arabs as the ones buying sex slaves. In 'Cargo', the Arab is the hero and the kidnapper; more Syrian news on Obama's policies, the G8 summit and what to expect next.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Angelina Jolie will be meeting with Syrian refugees in the north of Jordan as part of a UNHCR sponsored visit.
SPORTS
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The Portuguese superstar is in advanced negotiations over a five-year contract that will be the most lucrative in the history of football
