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European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels May 5, 2015. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Israel Rejects EU Resolution to Consider Reimbursing Palestinians

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 8, 2016 | Middle East

Tal Aviv- Israel has strongly rejected the recommendation by the European Union committee that deals with Middle East affairs that the EU’s member states ask Israel to reimburse them for the demolition of buildings and infrastructure projects in Area C of the West...

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Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, the U.N. special envoy for Yemen, met reporters after the conclusion of inconclusive peace talks in Switzerland, on December 20, 2015 (AFP Photo/Fabrice Coffrini)

Yemen: Legitimate Government calls for Radical Changes to U.N. Peace Initiative

by Abdul Hadi Habtor | Nov 8, 2016 | Middle East

Riyadh – Aden – Yemeni President’s Advisor, Abdulaziz Al-Meflahi, said that the Yemeni legitimate government has asked U.N. Special Envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed to make radical changes to his peace proposal, adding that any solution to the Yemeni crisis should be...

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Lebanese President General Aoun met with Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Zarif on Monday/NNA

Zarif, Assad Delegation in Beirut to Congratulate Aoun…Iran Seeks ‘Improving Relations’

by Nazeer Rida | Nov 8, 2016 | Middle East

Beirut- Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif landed on Monday in Beirut to congratulate President Michel Aoun for his election. His arrival was preceded by the visit of a delegation sent by President of the Syrian Regime Bashar Assad for the same purpose. Some...

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Saudi Economic and Development Affairs Council convened on Monday (SPA)

Saudi Arabia to Clear Private Sector Dues by Year End

by Shuja Al-Baqmi | Nov 8, 2016 | Business, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) announced settling payments to the private sector before the end of the fiscal year. CEDA also said that projects valued at up to 1 trillion Saudi riyals ($266.7 billion) will be canceled...

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. (Reuters PhoCustodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. (Reut

Royal Court: King Salman Calls for Istisqa Prayer on Thursday

by Asharq Al-Awsat | Nov 8, 2016 | Saudi Arabia

Riyadh – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz has called for the performance of Istisqa (rain-seeking) prayer all over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, Safar 10. The Royal Court issued a statement on Monday saying that the request is...