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Terrorists plan attacks in Kuwait, Saudi if Iran hit

Bahrain’s security service has reportedly notified its counterparts in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Gulf states about some armed terrorist groups’ plans to launch sabotage operations in these countries in case Iran is attacked due to its nuclear file, reports Al-Qabas daily. Informed sources said the Bahraini intelligence report was prepared on the basis of confessions of a terrorist network of some 250 people arrested in Bahrain a few days ago and they reportedly admitted to belonging to a military body of a state in the region and that there is coordination between them and the sleeping cells in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Read Article

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Civilian killed at Israel, Egyptian border

One Israeli civilian was killed Monday morning along the Egyptian border in an ambush combining rifle fire, antitank weapons and two explosive devices. Two terrorists who crossed into Israel were killed in an ensuing gunfight. The coordinated ambush was reminiscent of earlier attacks along the Israel-Egypt border, including the August 18, 2011, attack on Route […]

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Bombs fired into Israel, no injuries reported

At least two rockets were fired into southern Israel on Saturday but both exploded in desert areas causing no damage or casualties, a military spokeswoman said. “Last night an explosion was heard in the Arava area in southern Israel … Following an examination in the area it was determined that the rocket was probably a […]

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Singapore tour leader kidnapped Egypt, released

A Singapore tour leader who was kidnapped in Egypt has been freed and is scheduled to fly home, security sources confirmed to Bikyamasr.com on Saturday morning. The man had been taken by armed men in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula while traveling to Cairo, but was released unharmed, Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday. Read […]

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Security in Israel airports scrutinizing travellers due to tensions

Given the level of tension in the region, it will be no surprise that security at Israel’s airports is stringent. Arriving by aircraft you will notice a couple of security guards waiting when you go up the escalators from your flight – if you seem suspicious they will not hesitate to stop you. Read article

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Turkish airline cancels flights due to staff calling out sick

THY Turkish Airlines had to cancel flights on Tuesday, after being hit by staff reporting sick in a protest at a draft law which would make it illegal for aviation workers to strike. THY’s website was also hit by a cyber attack and was not working, transport minister Binali Yildirim said, adding 104 flights had […]

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Doha Qatar: 19 expatriates die in mall fire including 13 children

Blaze started at a childcare area at the Villagio Mall in Doha, according to media reports. At least 19 foreign nationals, including 13 children, were killed in a fire that ripped through an upscale shopping mall in Qatar on Monday, the country’s interior ministry said. Read Article

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Israel: The body of a missing American tourist was discovered near Beit Shean

JERUSALEM (JTA) — The body of an American tourist missing since last week was discovered near Beit Shean. Herman Kuehn, 80, of Platte County, Mo., was separated from his group on May 26 while visiting antiquities sites in Beit Shean, in northern Israel. His body was discovered Tuesday in an industrial zone north of the […]

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Police in Israel are still searching for American tourist who went missing while visiting ruins

BEIT SHE’AN, Israel – A police search for an American tourist who went missing while visiting ruins in Israel was widened Monday. Herman Kahn, 80, was last seen at ancient ruins in Beit She’an with a group of tourists at around 12:00pm local time Friday. Read article

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Tourist dies on flight from Nepal to London

A 72-year old Nepali national died of heart attack onboard London-bound Qatar Airways flight. Sajit Buda died inside the plane on his way to London via QR 001 flight from the second transit in Doha, Qatar. It is learnt that Buda had flown with an oxygen mask on Thursday via QR 355 flight to Doha […]

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