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Egypt has confirmed that it will permanently open the Rafah border crossing that is between Egypt and Palestine. The European Union and Hamas have welcomed this move. Gaza’s Hamas movement welcomed this move saying it was,”a courageous and responsible decision which falls in line with Palestinian and Egyptian public opinion” spokesman Fawzi Barhum said in a statement. “We hope that ... Read More »

Iran Thursday regretted Russia’s decision to cancel an arms deal with the Islamic republic, ISNA news agency reported. The Kremlin announced Wednesday that Russian President Dmitry Medvedev cancelled a planned arms deal with Iran because of the United Nations Security Council sanctions against the country. The presidential decree forbade the transfer of tanks, artillery, war ships, helicopters and missile defence ... Read More »