Middle East News & Arab Headlines From A Local Perspective
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British Prime Minister Theresa May said Friday Brexit negotiations have reached an "impasse" and European Union leaders should prepare for a "no deal" exit. Full Story »
A general strike on Monday paralyzed operations at the Gaza City office of the UN’s cash-strapped Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA). Full Story »
President of the Libyan House of Representatives Aguila Saleh has called for holding presidential elections as being the only solution to end the country’s bitter conflict for many years now. Full Story »
Six Daesh terrorists were killed Monday in an airstrike carried out by Iraqi warplanes in the eastern Diyala province, according to a local police source. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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The World Bank (WB) announced Saturday a $300 million loan to Egypt for complementing the current ‘’Sustainable Rural Sanitation Services Program’’ to support the expansion of the government’s efforts to improve rural sanitation services in Egypt’s poorest governorates.
THE LOOP
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An online debate has been stirring on social media among Saudi females over ditching the controversial male guardianship system in the Kingdom.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Carrie Underwood is "incredibly grateful" for her fans, after her album 'Cry Pretty' landed the number one spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
SPORTS
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The UEFA Executive Committee will make a choice Thursday between Turkey and German to host 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (EURO 2024).
