Egyptian scholar warns against violent protests
Opposition to Morsi permitted in Islam, says al-Azhar chief
Grand Imam of al-Azhar University, Ahmed el-Tayeb
Cairo - Akram Ali
The Grand Imam of Egypt’s leading Islamic Authority al-Azhar University has declared that disobeying a ruler is not forbidden in Islam, but that acts of violence Read more...Restrictions on Rafah crossing lead to shortages
Gazans fear border will be sealed for Egypt protests
Palestinians was for opening of the Rafah border crossing
Gaza - Mohammed Habib
Political unrest in Egypt is leading to a shortage of goods in the Gaza Strip due to tightened restrictions on the crossing between the two territories Read more...Bardawil criticises Fatah official for 'rotten' remarks
Hamas leader clarifies group's relationship with Islamic Jihad
Hamas official Salah al-Bardawil
Gaza - Mohammed Habib
A leading member of Palestinian faction Hamas has reaffirmed the group's relationship with the Islamic Jihad movement, describing it as "intimate" Read more...Egypt protest plans spark fears of violence
Islamist parties to stay away from pro-Morsi march
Anti-government demonstration in Egypt's Tahrir Square
Cairo - Akram Ali
Two Islamist parties in Egypt have said they will not be taking part in the "million man march" in support of President Mohammed Morsi on Friday. The news comes after the group Salafi Dawa Read more...Deposed leader defends record on the US
Mubarak claims he left power to save Egyptians
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak
Cairo - Akram Ali
Former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak has claimed he left power in February 2011 "to preserve the lives of Egyptians." In the first tape recordings released since the revolution Read more...PACE chief Mignon meets senior state officials in Algiers
European official emphasises Algeria's importance to the region
President of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Jean-Claude Mignon
Algiers - Nassima Warkali
President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Jean-Claude Mignon has claimed that Algeria plays an "extremely important" role in the North African region. Read more...2nd round of dialogue conference resumes in Sanaa
Yemen's parliament divided as clashes with cabinet continue
Yemen's parliament in Sanaa
Sanaa - Ali Rabea
A political crisis has developed between Yemen's parliament and government, as the National Dialogue Conference (NDC) resumes its second round of consultations about Read more...Civilians left without basic supplies in northern region
Syrian watchdog warns about humanitarian crisis in Afrin
Syrian Air Force targets Aleppo with petrol bombs
Damascus - George Al Shami
The Syrian city of Afrin and its surrounding towns and villages are suffering from an intensifying humanitarian crisis, following besiegement of the area by rebels in June, Read more...
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Hamas' Ahmed Yousef to Arab Today:
Senior Hamas official Ahmed Yousef has claimed that relations between the Palestinian faction and Iran have deteriorated because of Syrian crisis and Iran's complete support for President Bashar al-Assad's regime. In an exclusive interview with Arab Today, Yousef said he is hoping Iran's new president Hasan Rowhani will adopt a more balanced approach compared to his predecessor Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. "Rowhani needs to adopt more balanced policies in the Read more...
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Sport
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Moroccan respects Taoussi
Moroccan midfielder Youssef el-Kadiwi
Casablanca - Said Ali
Moroccan midfielder Youssef el-Qadiwi has quashed media reports that he stormed off the substitutes bench during Morocco's World Cup qualifier with Gambia on Saturday, due to coach Rachid Read more...
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Samira Ahmed to Arab Today:
Egyptian actress Samira Ahmed
Cairo - Nancy Abdul Monim
Egyptian artist Samira Ahmed has expressed her frustration over the current deteriorating conditions in Egypt, stressing that the country Read more...
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Style
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Singer wears Cavalli
Beyoncé at the 40/40 Club anniversary party
New York - Arab Today
US singer and songwriter Beyoncé joined husband Jay-Z in New York last night to celebrate the 10th anniversary party of his 40/40 Club. The stunning star showed off her curvaceous Read more...
Celebrities
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Egyptian superstar Amr Diab will perform at Porto New Cairo on Friday June 21. The legendary singer has confirmed that his new album will be released on Eid al-Fitr. Diab is currently in London to put the Read more... -
Tunisian singer Latifa has exclusively told Arab Today that her new album will be released in Arab countries in the next few days. Latifa said that the album Ezzatty (My Pride) includes Khaliji songs, and took Read more... -
Egyptian artist Yossra has denied rumours regarding a rift between her and director of her new TV series, Ghada Seleim. Yossra stressed her "friendship" with the Seleim, adding that she would "never get in the Read more...
Health and Nutrition
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President Zardari condemns attack
Attacks on anti-polio workers have increased
Peshawar - Arab Today
Gunmen on a motorbike shot dead two health workers during an anti-polio drive in northwest Pakistan on Sunday, police said, the latest in a series of deadly Read more...
Women in the News
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Topless protesters face jail
Three European activists with the women's topless protest group Femen, jailed for four months for baring their breasts in Tunis, will appeal their sentence on Friday, their lawyer said. "The appeal hearing will take place on June 21," Souheib Bahri told AFP on Tuesday. The three young women, two French and one German, were handed the Read more...
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Travel
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Stay up all night with these stunning views
By their nocturnal nature, Finland and Sweden trips with Northern Lights specialist The Aurora Zone revolve around staying up at night. And, with NASA expecting the sun to reach the peak of its 11 year activity cycle over the coming months, the Aurora Borealis may well create more sleepless nights than ever before. The most active trips Read more...
Auto
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100-car cavalcade at Silverstone Classic
Legendary Italian supercar marque Lamborghini is celebrating its 50th birthday at next month’s Silverstone Classic (July 26 to 28) with what’s believed to be the biggest ever gathering seen in the UK and one of the largest seen anywhere in the world. To mark the golden anniversary, a special parade on the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit is Read more...
Horoscope
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GeminiJune 19, 2013 Desire to indulge in meaningful experiences motivates you to go ahead and try it out (read ask him/her out). You want to remain unperturbed by the complexities of emotions as Read more...
