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Yemen reiterates its willingness to join the WTO

Yemen officials view the accession as crucial in light of the security and economic challenged the country faces.
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GCC banks maintain strength in the face of global crises

Banks in the region continue to support real estate and infrastructure projects.
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FIFA elevates Egypt's ranking

Following the CAN win, Egypt is now ranked at number 10, behind England, Spain, Brazil and Italy.
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Lebanese to honour Rafik Hariri on the anniversary of his assassination

Residents from all over the country will descend on downtown Beirut to honour the former prime minister.
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Third terrorist attack targets civilians in Karbala

Twin car bombs kill more than 30 and injure 90 civilians as they were participating in the mourning rites for Imam Hussain.
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Lebanese cabinet approves women's quota for municipal elections

While some women's advocates welcome the quota as a way to increase participation in politics, others fear that the quota is contrary to the principle of equality.
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Crucial year arrives in Afghanistan as government offers incentives to Taliban

If they don't agree to peace, the Taliban risk a war of attrition that could lead to undesirable consequences, including confrontations among Pashtuns.
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Yemen demands Houthis accept six-point plan before ceasefire

Insurgent leader Abdul-Malik Houthi said he would only accept five points, excluding the condition about no longer launching attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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London conference on Yemen tackles root causes of terrorism

Participants say that if other countries want to stop the growth of al-Qaeda in Yemen, they need to help its government deal with economic and social problems first.
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