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The Cabinet of Israel approves a deal to pause fighting in Gaza for four days. The deal, negotiated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, will also see Israel release 150 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the release of some of the hostages held by Hamas, mostly women and children.
2023-11-22

300 people are arrested in Egypt following yesterday's violent clashes outside the Defense Ministry in Cairo.
2012-05-5

Police fire tear gas at demonstrators outside the capital Manama ahead of the Grand Prix.
2012-04-21

2011 Syrian uprising: At least one person is killed as Syrian security forces open fire on protesters in the eastern town of Albu Kamal.
2011-07-16

The official death toll since the 2011 Syrian protests is 27 since March 15 with confirmed deaths occurring in the cities of Homs, Sanamen, Daraa and Latakia.
2011-03-26

Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani says Qatar will join the anti-Gaddafi forces, making it the first Arab country to commit military forces.
2011-03-20

Demonstrators defy a government ban in the Syrian capital Damascus and protest for a second day, demanding the release of political prisoners.
2011-03-16

UAE-based Al Arabiya and Qatar-based Al Jazeera reported earlier that Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, head of Libya, has left for Brazil or Venezuela.
2011-02-21

Anti-regime demonstrators continue their overnight occupation of Pearl Roundabout junction in Manama, chanting "Get out Hamad" in reference to the country's ruler, having reclaimed the junction after earlier being forced out by authorities.
2011-02-20

London's Harrod's department store is sold to the Qatari royal family by Mohamed Al-Fayed who retires after 25 years as its chairman.
2010-05-8