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EEBC rejects JASTA law in solidarity with Saudi Arabia

Cairo - Arab Today

The Egyptian-European Business Council (EEBC) announced its rejection of the US Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) law in solidarity with Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued on Thursday, the council said that this law contradicts with the United Nations' pact and the international laws pertaining to the equal sovereignty of UN member countries according to the second articleRead more

China concerned about Australia's rejection of Chinese bids

Beijing - MENA

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Friday voiced its concerns over the Australian government's latest rejection of an investment application from two Chinese companies, Xinhua reported. On Friday, the Australian Department of the Treasury made a final ruling to block the sale of electricity distributor Ausgrid to China's State Grid and the Hong Kong-listed Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings. Ausgrid isRead more

OIC Rejects Houthis, Saleh's Allies Agreement to Form Political Council in Yemen

Jeddah - Arab Today

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed its rejection of the Agreement reached between the Houthis and the allies of Ali Abdullah Saleh to form a political council in the Republic of Yemen. This agreement is considered as a violation of Security Council Resolution No. 2216 and conflicts with the regional and international efforts to achieve a political solution toRead more

Arab League demands removing Al Quds placard raised by Israeli representative in UN

Cairo - Arab Today

The Arab League (AL) expressed its rejection of raising a placard by representative of the Israeli government in the United Nations depicting Al Quds (occupied eastern Jerusalem) as the spiritual capital of the Jewish people. In a statement issued on Monday, the AL considered this act as a violation to the international rules and the resolutions of the United NationsRead more

Planning minister: Civil servants will have right to challenge any sanctions

Cairo - Arab Today

Minister of Planning Ashraf el Araby said the amendment introduced to the civil service law matched the eight remarks issued by the House of Representatives after the rejection of the law. In press statements on Wednesday, the minister said the most important amendment to the law focused on the article of annulling gradual sanctions against civil servants. He said theRead more

Bahrain's parliament rejects US Secretary of State report on human rights

Manama - Arab Today

Bahrain's House of Representatives expressed Wednesday its rejection to the report issued by the US Secretary of State pertaining to human rights in the Arab country. The report contains inaccurate information about the freedoms in Bahrain, the house said. The parliament underlined that the report contributes to supporting the terrorist acts which neighboring countries suffer from, target the security asRead more

Jordan condemns Istanbul suicide bombing

Amman - Arab Today

Jordan Saturday condemned as a terrorist act a bombing in central Istanbul that left five people dead and injured dozens of innocent civilians, and expressed solidarity with Turkey in combatting terrorism. "Jordan denounces the terrorist and cowardly attack that targeted innocent civilians", said Minister of State for Media Affairs and official government spokesman, Mohammad Momani, declaring the Kingdom's solidarity withRead more

Protesters rally near Baghdad's Green Zone

Baghdad - Arab Today

Hundreds of Iraqis staged a protest outside Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone on Friday. The protesters took to streets upon a call by influential Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al Sadr, disregarding the Iraqi government's rejection to stage the demonstration. They demanded measures to eliminate corruption. Sadr had issued a statement on Thursday saying his movement would ignore the ban but alsoRead more