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West Asia
Korea’s LG open their own store in Jordan
LG Electronics, one of Korea’s pioneering companies, has been making extensive efforts to expand in the Middle Eastern market, opening a number of branches for heir luxury goods. One of their latest venues is the opening of their branch in Jordan’s capital, in Makka street, which is famous for its…
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Egyptian youth and homophobic dilemma
Ever since the legislation of gay marriage in the US, the LGBT phenomena took over the world, and naturally it wouldn’t stay away from one of the most taboos-filled countries, Egypt. Egypt has dealt with its share of homosexuality and homophobia and LGBT issues over the years, and it always…
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Iranian trilogy depicting “Muhammad” angers muslims
Iran’s most expensive film production, “Muhammad”, is set to open in the last days of August 2015 in 143 theaters across Iran before it opens in Montreal Film Festival. The religious biopic is already under attack by many Muslims who are opposed to any depiction of the prophet. The $40…
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Egyptian underwater treasures exhibited for the first time
Spectacular ancient Egyptian treasures are to be exhibited for the first time having been discovered underwater in the submerged ruins of the near-legendary cities of Thonis-Heracleion and Canopus., according to Guardian report. A finely sculpted statuette of a pharaoh and a golden-eyed depiction of god Osiris are among antiquities to…
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Bahrain’s first female bodybuilder challenges society
The 32-year-old bodybuilder, Haifa Musawi began working out a decade ago after finding a personal trainer to help her overcome obesity – a widespread problem in the oil-rich region. “I had a problem with obesity and I used to like bodybuilding,” says Musawi, as a young girl, she would seek out publications…
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41 ‘caliphate’ plotters arrested in UAE
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates say 41 people will go on trial for trying to “seize power and establish a caliphate” in the Gulf nation. Attorney General Salem Saeed Kubaish said the suspects planned to “carry out terrorist acts on UAE territories”, the group of suspects included UAE nationals…
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Marine cooperation between Korea and Morocco
Busan corporation for harbors in Korea began it’s cooperation in marine navigation with Tanjier harbor in morocco. and according to KBS radio, the Korean corporation send a delegation to Tanjier to sign the agreement on reinforcing information exchange and understanding between the two countries. The agreement includes exchanging information of…
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The Full Moon through the eye of DubaiSat
DubaiSat-2 owned and operated by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) captured a clear, high definition photo of the full moon proving the versatility of the satellite design. The full moon image was taken with the roll tilt angle of 0 degree and roll pitch angle of 79.63…
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Explosion in Saudi Capital Riyadh
A car exploded at a checkpoint in Riyadh near Saudi Arabia’s highest security prison at sunset on Thursday, killing the driver and wounding two security officials, the interior ministry said. According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia is a target for militant groups including Islamic State, which has called on supporters to…
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2,700 migrants rescued off Italian coast
Around 2,700 migrants were rescued Wednesday off the coast of Italy, as Europe struggles to deal with a swelling tide of arrivals from across the Mediterranean, says AFP. The migrants were saved in 13 separate operations near Sicily as they sailed for Europe mainly aboard inflatable boats, the coast guard…
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