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The Middle East envoys of US President Donald Trump held talks in Jerusalem on Friday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Palestinian-Israeli peace process. Full Story »
Fourteen suspected members of the Islamic State group were arrested on Friday by Turkish authorities in Ankara and are accused of planning an attack on elections this weekend, reported the state-run Anadolu news agency. Full Story »
Lebanese President Michel Aoun has asked German Chancellor Angela Merkel to help his country gradually repatriate its large Syrian refugee population. Full Story »
At least 206 Palestinians have been injured by Israeli troops near the Gaza-Israel security fence on Friday. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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Insurance companies operating in Jordan face challenging market conditions, with competition eroding technical margins, coupled with exposure to political, economic and financial system risks, according to a new market segment report by A.M. Best.
THE LOOP
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Hashtag: “ارحل يا سيسي” and “Sisi Leave” has been trending in the past few hours in Egypt with people urging the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah Sisi to resign amid recent austerity measures carried out as part of economic reforms ordered by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
ENTERTAINMENT
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The pop princess, 33, looked sensational in a futuristic metallic armour bodysuit with dramatic shoulders and striking detached sleeves.
SPORTS
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The head coach of Tunisia's football team has responded after facing criticism for reading Quranic verses with players before a game at the World Cup in Russia.
