Arab League
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Arab League calls for Israel boycott, terms it as peaceful resistance
World | Oct 24, 2017, 11:18 AM ISTThe Arab League called on Arab States on Monday to reactivate boycott of Israel, describing it as a peaceful resistance.
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One more letter: Pakistan writes to Arab League against ‘Indian atrocities’ in Kashmir
World | Aug 11, 2016, 10:45 PM ISTIn its fresh effort to divert world’s attention from cross-border terrorism, Pakistan has written to the Arab League highlighting “horrific Indian brutalities in Kashmir” and asked its member countries to intervene. Pakistan’s Ministry of
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France says ready to strike extremists on Libya border
World | Jan 06, 2015, 06:53 AM ISTParis: France said Monday its troops south of Libya are ready to strike extremists crossing the border, but the speaker of Libya's internationally recognized parliament rejected any Western military intervention in his country.International concern has
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Arab League calls for joint action against IS
World | Sep 08, 2014, 05:00 PM ISTCairo: The Arab League has unanimously adopted a resolution to combat the militants of the Islamic State (IS) Sunni extremist group, in order to protect Arab national security, media reported Monday.However, the league's member states
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Arab League secretary general Elaraby arrives in Delhi
World | Dec 16, 2013, 09:55 PM ISTNew Delhi: The Secretary General of the Arab League, Dr. Nabil Elaraby arrived in New Delhi on Monday to bolster bilateral ties and possibly sign an updated Memorandum of Cooperation of the Arab-India Cooperation Forum. New
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Arab League holds Syria responsible for chemical attack
World | Aug 28, 2013, 09:37 AM ISTCairo: The Arab League Tuesday said that it held the Syrian administration "fully responsible" for the deadly chemical attack in the suburbs of Damascus, according to media reports."Those behind the chemical attack in Syria should
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Moscow warns Arab League over giving Syria seat to rebels
World | Mar 15, 2013, 08:03 AM ISTMoscow, March 15: Russia's foreign ministry has warned the Arab League that its recent decision to give Syria's seat to the opposition National Council would legalise arms supplies to terrorists.The Arab League suspended Syria's membership
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Arab League to take stand on Gaza crisis
World | Nov 17, 2012, 12:56 PM ISTCairo, Nov 16: Foreign Ministers of Arab League countries will gather on Saturday in Cairo for an emergency meeting to outline a consolidated position on the ongoing Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip.Israel launched Operation
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23 Civilians Killed In Syria : Rights Group
World | Nov 28, 2011, 08:20 AM ISTNicosia, Nov 28: Syrian forces killed at least 23 civilians on Sunday, seven of them in the flashpoint region of Homs that has been under siege for several weeks in an operation to crush dissent,
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Defiant Assad Brushes Off Threat Of Sanctions
World | Nov 21, 2011, 07:24 AM ISTDamascus, Nov 21 : Syria on Sunday brushed off the threat of a civil war and looming Arab League sanctions after a deadline for the regime to stop its lethal crackdown on protesters expired with
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Defiant Assad Vows Not To Quit As Arab Deadline Passes
World | Nov 20, 2011, 07:38 PM ISTDamascus, Nov 20: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad today defiantly vowed to fight and die if needed as an Arab League deadline for his government to stop its lethal crackdown on protesters expired with 20 more
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Syrians Protest Arab Vote; Embassies Attacked
World | Nov 14, 2011, 01:47 PM ISTBeirut, Nov 13: Tens of thousands of Syrian government supporters poured into the streets Sunday to protest an Arab League vote to suspend the country's membership, as Turkey sent planes to evacuate diplomatic staff and
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Arab League Suspends Syria, Calls For Sanctions
World | Nov 13, 2011, 08:19 AM ISTCairo, Nov 12 : The Arab League suspended Syria today until President Bashar al-Assad implements an Arab deal to end violence against protesters, and called for sanctions and transition talks with the opposition. Syrian envoy
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Arab League Stops Short Of Suspending Syria
World | Oct 17, 2011, 08:06 AM ISTCairo, Oct 17: Gulf countries seeking to suspend Syria's membership to the Arab League over its bloody crackdown on protesters failed to gain enough support Sunday to push the measure through, reflecting deep divisions among
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Coalition Bombards Gaddafi's Command Centre Near His Home
World | Mar 22, 2011, 03:29 PM ISTTripoli/Cairo, Mar 21: Western forces intensified strikes on Libyan defence targets flattening a command centre close to Muammar Gaddafi's private residence, as more nations joined the campaign in Libya and the Arab League declared its