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Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei (Photo: AFP)
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Iraqi soldiers ride in military vehicles in Zumar, Nineveh province, Iraq October 18, 2017. REUTERS/Ari Jalal
Iraq Orders Arrest of Kurdish VP
Iraq’s Supreme Justice Council ordered the arrest of Kurdistan Regional Government Vice President Kosrat Rasul for allegedly saying Iraqi troops were “occupying forces” in Kirkuk. A Supreme Judicial Council spokesman said the court considered Kosrat Rasul’s...Caption:
Director General of MI5 Andrew Parker delivers a speech in central London, on the security threat facing Britain October 17, 2017. REUTERS/Stefan Rousseau/Pool
British Intelligence Investigates Over 500 Cases of Terrorism
London- The United Kingdom’s intelligence services are facing an “intense” challenge from terrorism, the head of MI5 has warned. He noted that Britain is running more than 500 live operations targeting 3,000 individuals involved in extremist activity...Caption:
A soldier patrols in front of the headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in Vienna, Austria, November 29, 2016. REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader
King Salman Sends Message to Bouteflika
Kuwait- Prime Minister of the Republic of Algeria Ahmed Ouyahia received a message sent by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. It was conveyed by...Caption:
Participants at the second round of the Joint Drafting Committee Meetings in Tunis, October 14, 2017 (UNISMIL Website)
Gaddafi Family to Sue Qatar before ICC
Cairo- The Gaddafi family has announced its intention to sue Qatar before the International Criminal Court, which is based in The Hague. The family’s lawyer, Khalid al-Zaidi, has vowed to sue Qatari figures before the ICC for “supporting terrorism and causing the...Caption:
Ministers during the inuaguration (Union for Mediterranean)
Egypt Inaugurates Mediterranean Union Investment Forum of Renewable Energy
Cairo – Mediterranean union investment forum of renewable energy began in Egypt on Wednesday aiming to launch several opportunities in the field of renewable energy in the Euro-Mediterranean region, enhance cooperation on energy and climate actions, and create a more...Caption:
Egypt’s International Conference for Fatwa Warns Against Circulating Misleading Fatwas
Cairo- The International Conference for Fatwa continued its second day of activities early on Wednesday. Participants used the platform to send out an important message on prohibiting and stopping self-styled and unauthorized Fatwas from being circulated among the...Caption:
Employee of Palmedia reads poster placed by Israeli troops on doors of office in West Bank city of Nablus (AFP)
Israeli Army Shuts Down Eight TV Production Companies, Outlets
Tel Aviv, Ramallah- The Palestinian authority and some media institutions denounced the attack of Israeli occupation forces on eight media outlets and warned against this violent step that aims to silence journalists and the press. The Israeli army raided on Wednesday...Caption:
Eni’s Bouri Offshore oil terminal is seen off the Libyan coast in the Mediterranean sea. AP
Armed Group Threatens to Blow Up Pipeline that Transmits Libya’s Gas to Italy
Tripoli – A Libyan armed group has threatened to blow up the pipeline that transmits gas to Italy within 72 hours, according to the German news agency. The group, which said it was following officer Ali Kanna, issued Wednesday a videotape next to a gas...Caption:
Catalan president Carles Puigdemont poses before an AFP interview in Girona on September 30, 2017. AFP photo