Middle East News & Arab Headlines From A Local Perspective
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Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi called for unity in Egypt, in the face of growing disillusion with his regime, which came to power in 2011 and a growing petition for his removal from office. Full Story »
Gunfire rang out through Tripoli on Wednesday, as the spillover of the Syrian crisis in the Lebanese city claimed the lives of 12 over the weekend. Full Story »
An anonymous gunman entered a brothel in the eastern Baghdadi district of Zayouna on Wednesday, shooting 12 people. Full Story »
Nouri Al Maliki, the Prime Minister of Iraq, has called for a major re-shuffle of the senior ranks of the army in an attempt to halt the wave of sectarian violence that has gripped the country in recent weeks. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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The Islamic Development Bank Group has decided to increase its authorized capital from $ 45 billion (30 billion Islamic dinars) to $ 150 billion (100 billion dinars) on the recommendation of the two extraordinary Islamic summits held in Makkah.
BLOGS ROUNDUP
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You may have heard about Micky Mouse being haraam but check out this Top Ten list of random issuances from Islamic leaders for the worst; ex-pats and goodbyes; American Bedu is worse; and horrific, untold stories of rape in Lebanon.
ENTERTAINMENT
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On June 21, several venues around town – along with 430 other cities around the world – will celebrate the “Fete de la Musique”, an international music festival started over 30 years ago.
SPORTS
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The Manchester United striker scored 26 goals as Sir Alex Ferguson's side secured a record 20th title, notching two hat-tricks to win the award by three strikes
