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Palestinians strike against social security law

Author:  Tue, 2019-01-15 22:43 RAMALLAH: Thousands of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank joined a strike on Tuesday against their government’s proposed new social security law, fearing the fund will be mismanaged. Much of Ramallah, Hebron and other Palestinian cities remained … read more

Libya to boycott Arab summit in Beirut

Author:  Mon, 2019-01-14 23:31 BEIRUT: Libya’s Government of National Accord (GNA) has said it will boycott this Sunday’s Arab Economic and Social Development Summit in Beirut.  The boycott is in response to “negative acts carried out by the host country, Lebanon,” … read more

Sudan protests will not change government: Bashir

Author:  Mon, 2019-01-14 22:51 KHARTOUM: Defiant Sudanese President Omar Bashir said on Monday that ongoing protests will not lead to a change in government, as he addressed a rally of cheering supporters in war-torn Darfur. “Demonstrations will not change the government,” … read more