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Egypt welcomed more than 7 million visitors – Tourism minister

More than 7 million tourists visited Egypt during the first half of the year, Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Issa said Monday. Issa made the announcement during a meeting with the Standing Committee for Licensing of Hotel and Tourism Facilities. He indicated that the figures were achieved thanks to the efforts of the private sector […]

Tunisia: Fugitive sentenced in absentia to 37 Years in prison for terror charges

A Tunisian criminal court specializing in terrorism has handed down on Tuesday a 37-year prison sentence to a young man convicted in absentia, following a complaint lodged by a sitting female Member of Parliament. The charges stem from a series of Facebook posts made by the defendant, which were deemed inflammatory and threatening. The posts […]

Israel: U.S calls for Palestine tax revenue transfer

The United States has urged Israel not to freeze Palestinian tax revenues because it will lead to a “tit-for-tat” atmosphere. President Mahmoud Abbas is seeking to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the Arab backed resolution for a 2017 Israeli withdrawal deadline failed to win enough votes at the U.N Security Council. The decision […]