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Iranian security forces have been confiscating Barbie dolls and The Simpsons’ characters for some time now because these items were banned because they symbolize western influence according to the authorities. This week new additions that were made to this list Read more
The rate of interest rates in Yemen had been set at 18 % two month ago but since then an unprecedented low has been reached by getting to 15% this week. This rate on certificates of deposits (CDs) is explained Read more
On Wednesday evening a court decided to partially lift an order that prevented the reporting of “Prixoner X’s” case in Israel. This prisoner known as Ben Zygier had both Australian and Israeli citizenship and was imprisoned in Ayalon prison. Described Read more
Turkey’s economic minister, Zafer Ça?layan, arrived with a delegation in Libya to discuss financial affairs with the Libyan government amongst which is the debt between them. Majority of those in the delegation which arrived on Monday are businessmen. A closed Read more
In the Faj Atan’s region according to the General Authority of Environment Protection (GAEP) exists many historical trees that have historical value. However while construction of an electrical sub-station; it has been notified that some of these trees have been Read more
A few weeks ago an Israeli football club named Beitar decided to make a historic decision. Two Muslim Chechen players called Gabriel Kadiev and Zaur Sadayev were signed in this club that had never signed any Arabs before. This fact Read more
The unrest that has been worrying Kuwait’s government seemed to have settled or at least calmed down but the jail sentence pronounced against three former MPs for insulting the Emir revived the protest. Street demonstrations have been staged for the Read more
Morocco has called the international community to back the political transition process in Syria and to find a solution that puts an end to the spiral of violence in the country without any further delays. The call came in a speech Read more
In Saudi Arabia it is known that women are deprived of many rights that might have been considered as essential and normal elsewhere. These restrictions include driving cars and travelling without authorization from their male guardians. In case of breach Read more
A Yemeni children’s Parliament that was set up lately with the help of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) held on Monday a session that was attended by several cabinet members and even members of armed groups. The parliament, formed Read more