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Feminist icon blasts Israel PM over travel ban

Author:  Sun, 2019-08-18 23:21 JERUSALEM: Feminist icon Gloria Steinem has called Israel’s prime minister a “bully” and says she will not visit as long as he remains the country’s leader. In a statement posted online on Saturday, she said Israeli Prime … read more

Facelift of Cairo’s Baron Palace sparks outcry

Author:  AFP ID:  1566159573221123900 Sun, 2019-08-18 18:03 CAIRO: Egyptian authorities have defended renovation works at a historic Cairo palace after the site’s new look sparked mockery on social media. The site, dubbed the Baron Palace, was built between 1907 and … read more

Sudan names ruling council after landmark signing

Author:  Jean Marc Mojon | AFP ID:  1566148381420361100 Sun, 2019-08-18 15:14 KHARTOUM: Sudan’s opposition coalition on Sunday named five people as civilian members of the country’s sovereign council to be sworn in on Monday, a source within the coalition told Reuters. … read more