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Election Law Committee meets in Beiteddine

Beirut - Arab Today

The electoral law committee meeting at the summer presidential residence in Beiteddine has just started, the NNA correspondent said Source: NNARead more

Russia probes 'act of terror' after metro blast kills 10

Moscow - Arab Today

Russia opened a probe into a suspected "act of terror" Monday after 10 people were killed and dozens more injured in a blast that rocked the Saint Petersburg metro. Authorities shut down the metro system in Russia's second city as security services said they had also defused a bomb at a second metro station. Russia's Investigative Committee said it wasRead more

220 Trucks Enter Gaza Today

Gaza - BNA

The Coordinating Committee of Gaza's said the Israeli occupation authorities decided today to partially open the Karam Abu Salem crossing to allow the entry of 220 trucks. The trucks loaded with goods will be entered for both the commercial and agricultural aid only, Al-Aqsa Voice Radio reported. The Committee added that limited quantities of petrol and diesel and cooking gasRead more

UN: Lack of Progress in Resolving Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Impedes Palestinian Development; Social, Economic and Political Consequences of Crisis

Arab Today, arab today UN: Lack of Progress in Resolving Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Impedes Palestinian Development; Social, Economic and Political Consequences of Crisis268291/39

Bethlehem - Arab Today

The persistent absence of progress to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to significantly impede Palestine’s development, according to a new report issued by the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO). The parties are overdue to take the necessary steps, on the ground to create an environment conducive to peace, as recommended byRead more

Gem, pearl business seminar concludes

Manama - BNA

Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has concluded a seminar on pearling and gemstones delivered by international gemologist Vincent Pardieu. The seminar was organized by the pearl, gold and jewellery sector committee of the Chamber headed by board member Deema Al Haddad in cooperation with the Gem and Pearl Testing Laboratoy of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism.Read more

Palestinian mass hunger strike in Israeli jails ongoing for 6 th day

Bethlehem - Arab Today

1,500 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails are going on a mass hunger strike forthe sixth day consecutive day Friday in order to protest their dire detention conditions. The mass hunger strike, which started on April 17, comes in response to the mistreatment Palestinians have been subjected to in Israeli lock-ups. The hunger strike follow-up committee said the Israeli prison service (IPS)Read more

Nasser10 preparations reviewed

Manama - Arab Today

The High Organising Committee of Nasser bin Hamad's Ramadan Sports Games "Nasser 10" held its coordination meeting to preview the accomplished work as well as the ongoing preparations for the event. The meeting was chaired by Tawfiq Al Salehi who welcomed the heads of the committees involved in holding the event, extending his sincerest appreciations and gratitude for the effortsRead more

Speaker Lauds Efforts for Compensation of Merowe Dam Affected-People

Khartoum - Arab Today

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Ibrahim Ahmed Omer witnessed, Sunday, at the parliament, the signing of the establishment of 100 km Abu Hammad-Al-Towena-Karima besides 500 house for the Merowe Dam affected -people between the Ministry of Transport, Roads and Bridges and the Government of Nahr El-Neil State . Prof. Omer has lauded the efforts being exerted to compensateRead more

Emergency Committee for Constitutional Amendments to hold press conference Monday

Khartoum - Arab Today

The Chairwoman of the Emergency Committee for Constitutional Amendments, Badriya Suleiman will hold a press conference at 02:00 afternoon Monday at the National Assembly's Green Hall. Badriya will review in the conference work of the committee during the past period including approval of some provisional decrees and constitutional amendments such as freedoms and Police Act. Invitation is directed to allRead more

Majdalani: No veto on any electoral formula

Beirut - Arab Today

There is no veto on any electoral formula which has been presented," "Future" parliamentary bloc member MP Atef Majdalani told "Voice of Lebanon' radio on Thursday, stressing that the hybrid law is the most appropriate so far. Majdalani said that the hybrid electoral law secures fair representation for all parties, contributes to safeguard coexistence formula and preserves the constants ofRead more