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Pakistan TV channel gets notice over remarks against PM

Islamabad - Arab Today

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) – has issued showcause notice on Friday to ARY News channel over comments on a statement by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on Friday. Pemra took exception to remarks made by Shahid Latif, a guest on an ARY News program, that termed a recent statement by the prime minister blasphemous, reports the English daily Dawn.Read more

Men less likely to use seat belts,

Abu Dhabi - Arab Today

Eighty-seven per cent of seatbelt violations are committed by male motorists, Abu Dhabi Police have said. Police warned motorists about the dangers of not using seat belts during Gulf Traffic Week on Thursday. Last year, 12 per cent of the motorists who died in traffic accidents and 10 per cent of those severely injured were not buckled up. Brig KhalifaRead more

School bus driver arrested for driving minibus at 180 km/h

Manama- Arab Today

Traffic authorities in Jizan in the southwest corner of Saudi Arabia have arrested the driver of a minibus doing more than 180 kilometres an hour. The minibus, carrying 12 female students, was spotted by a car driver who made a video clip on his mobile that went viral on social media platforms. The car driver said that he filmed theRead more

UFC star Chad Mendes flagged for USADA anti-doping violation

New York - Arab Today

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight Chad Mendes has been notified of a potential anti-doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition drug test administered by USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency), Fox Sports reported. UFC officials released a statement confirming the test results. "The UFC organization was notified that the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Chad Mendes of a potential Anti-Doping PolicyRead more

Russia calls North Korean attempt to launch ballistic missile ‘violation’

Moscow - Arab Today

Russia views North Korea’s new attempt to launch a ballistic missile as another violation of the UN Security Council resolutions, the Russian news agency Tass reported on Tuesday, quoting Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov. "Our attitude is clear: any launches with the use of ballistic technologies are banned by the UN Security Council resolutions, that’s why we will characterizeRead more

Israeli navy attacks fishermen in Gaza waters

Gaza - Arab Today

The Israeli occupation navy on Friday morning opened machinegun fire at Palestinian fishermen and their boats off the coast of Gaza City. Local sources said that Israeli gunboats attacked the fishermen as they were working within six nautical miles from the coast of Gaza City. Luckily, no one was injured in the gunfire attack. The Israeli navy opens fire atRead more

Houthis, pro-Saleh forces continue violating truce

Sanaa - MENA

Forces loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh as well as Houthis continued on Thursday bombing the outposts of the Yemeni army and resistance in Taiz in a continued violation of the truce announced on April 10, the Military Council of Taiz said. The council said six army and resistance men were wounded in the random bombing of residential areasRead more

Egypt condemns violating Syria ceasefire

Cairo - Arab Today

Egypt condemned on Friday the shelling of various parts of Syria over the past two days in violation of the February 27 ceasefire agreement. The truce has paved the ground for the Syrian parties to hold United nations-brokered talks in Geneva. Egypt is deeply concerned about the deteriorating situation in Syria, especially in view of reports on civilian victims, ForeignRead more

Holy church synod slams outlawed actions by Wadi Rayan people

Cairo - Arab Today

The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church condemned on Wednesday the violation of civil laws by some alleged monks in rejection of the establishment of a new road near the Monastery of Saint Macarius in Wadi al Rayan, Fayyoum. In a statement Wednesday, the synod said the monastery is not recognized by the church, adding that wearing black garmentsRead more

Speaker: he will not tolerate any anti-parliament violation

Cairo - Arab Today

Parliament Speaker Ali Abdel Aal said Monday he would not tolerate any procedural violation while the parliament is in session. Commenting on preventing MP Tawfik Okasha from attending parliamentary sessions, Abdel Aal said all legal measures should be taken against Okasha before accepting his apology. The speaker said he can accept any criticism against himself but would never tolerate anyRead more