Pilgrims sans permit, facilitators face heavy fines, imprisonment
The Ministry of Interior has announced that heavy penalties await pilgrims who try to perform Haj next month without the necessary permits.
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Egypt's Sisi says won't hesitate to send troops to Gulf if asked
Egypt will not hesitate to send military forces into the territory of Arab Gulf allies to offer protection if asked by the leaders of...
Isis razes to ground the oldest Christian monastery in Iraq
It has been reported in the British newspaper " Independent " that The ISIS jihadist group has completely destroyed a 1,400-year-old Christian monastery in...
China fears regional conflict as Saudi Arabia severs ties with Iran
China said on Monday it was concerned about the prospect of an intensification of conflict in the Middle East after Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic...
King Salman addresses Shoura Council
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman said on Wednesday that his government’s top priorities are the economic development of Saudi citizens and the country’s security.
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Putin orders withdrawal of Russian forces from Syria as peace talks start
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered the start of the withdrawal of Moscow's forces from Syria in a shock move, as fresh peace...
Syrian government ready to take part in UN peace talks
Syria is ready to take part in U.N.-organized peace talks and hopes the dialogue will help the country find a solution to the crisis,...
U.N. urges Iran to halt execution of minors
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday called on Iran to impose a moratorium on executions after two juvenile offenders were hanged in the past...
UN report: ISIS greatly expands control in Libya
Islamic State (ISIS) has greatly expanded its control over territory in Libya and the militants are claiming to be the key defense for the...
Fans give Egypt’s Pharaohs a warm send-off ahead of WCup
About 2,000 fans gathered at Cairo's main stadium on Saturday to watch Egypt's last home practice before the Pharaohs fly to their World Cup...
