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West Asia
Egyptian Defense Minister calls for mass demonstrations to support for military
Egypt’s armed forces chief and Defense Minister Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday called on Egyptians to take to streets on Friday, to show support for the army’s fighting against “violence and terrorism.” Following Sisi’s statement, Egypt’s presidency said that the country “has started a war against terrorism.” “The call of defense…
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South Asia
Pakistan’s presidential candidates submit nomination papers for July 30 election
Candidates for election to the office of the President in Pakistan Wednesday submitted nomination papers that marks formal beginning of the process for the presidential elections. The elections were previously scheduled to be held on August 6, however, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan to…
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West Asia
Supporters and opponents of Egypt’s ousted President Morsi clash in Cairo
Continued clashes between supporters and opponents of ousted Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi killed at least four people on Monday, while interim leader Adli Mansour called for reconciliation among all Egyptians and a new beginning to the country’s future. “In Tahrir Square in Cairo, one was killed and 26 were injured…
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West Asia
Jailbreak attempts at two major prisons outside Baghdad kills dozens of people
Late-night jailbreak attempts at two major prisons outside Baghdad have killed dozens, including at least 25 members of Iraq’s security forces who battled militants armed with car bombs, mortars and machine guns, officials said Monday. In northern Iraq, a suicide car bomber targeted an army patrol on Monday, killing 12…
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West Asia
Supporters of ousted Egyptian President hold banner for women killed at protest
Supporters of ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi carry a banner depicting a woman who was killed during a recent protest as they march to the National Council for Human Right building in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, July 21, 2013. Clashes between protesters and security forces have erupted into violence several times…
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West Asia
Iranian President Ahmadinejad visits Iraq to highlight growing ties between two countries
Outgoing Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad paid a final official visit to Iraq on Thursday, seeking to emphasize the growing relations between the Shiite-led neighbors just weeks before he steps down from the job. The Iranian leader is meeting with top Iraqi officials and visiting Shiite holy sites during his two-day…
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South Asia
Malala Yousafzai in an Arab American documentary film
“Let us pick up our books and our pens. They are our most powerful weapons… one child, one teacher, one book and one pen can change the world. Education is the only solution. Education first.” These were the words of Malala Yousafzai, who celebrated her 16th birthday on the world…
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West Asia
Egypt’s interim President Adly Mansour and interim cabinet take oath
In this hand out picture released by the Egyptian presidency shows Egypt’s interim president Adly Mansour (front C) and the newly sworn-in Egypt’s interim cabinet pose for a group picture on July 16, 2013 in Cairo. Egypt’s interim government, headed by Prime Minister Hazem Beblawi, was sworn in on Tuesday,…
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West Asia
Egypt turns back once-welcomed, on-board Syrian refugees at Cairo airport
Egyptian officials turn back a planeload of Syrians at Cairo airport. A popular presenter on Egyptian television warns Syrians to steer clear of protests or face the consequences. An Egyptian state school refuses admission to Syrian children. Once welcomed with open arms in Egypt, many of the tens of thousands…
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West Asia
Iranian President-elect Rouhani criticizes Ahmadinejad for mismanaging economy
June 17, 2013, Iranian President-elect Hasan Rouhani, places his hand on his heart as a sign of respect, after speaking at a news conference, in Tehran, Iran. Rouhani on Monday leveled his first criticism of the outgoing administration since June’s election, saying it has mismanaged the country’s economy. <AP Photo/NEWSis/Ebrahim…
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