Middle East News & Arab Headlines From A Local Perspective
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Fayez al-Sarraj, the head of Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA), has said he “absolutely rejected” a European Union plan to establish migrant centers in Libya. Full Story »
Jordan Prime Minister Omar Razzaz’s comfortable victory in a parliamentary confidence vote has given the reformist leader some breathing space — for the time being at least. Full Story »
Hamas announced early Saturday that a ceasefire has been reached between Palestinian resistance movements and Israel. Full Story »
One protester was killed Friday during demonstrations in Iraq’s southern city of Najaf as rallies continued across the country against economic woes and government mismanagement. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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The two countries in a joint statement issued today on the occasion of the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to the UAE stressed their keenness to deepen cooperation within the "Belt and Road Initiative" to establish sustainable trade and investment partnership to achieve the common interests of both countries.
THE LOOP
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In its latest form of oppression, the Egyptian Parliament approved on Monday a bill giving authorities the power to block social media accounts, blogs or websites with more than 5,000 followers on any of the social media platforms who are held publishing “fake news”.
ENTERTAINMENT
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She's the Insta-famous glamour model who's been dubbed the 'world's hottest grandmother.'
SPORTS
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Former Atletico Madrid captain Gabi Fernandez has hailed Qatar's passion for football and the country's ability to host a successful FIFA World Cup in 2022.
