Cairo, Egypt, Feb 3 (KATAKAMI.COM / CNN) — Egypt’s new prime minister apologized repeatedly Thursday for the previous day’s “catastrophe” in Cairo, blaming infiltrators and a “complete disappearance” of police for the human toll. Interior Minister Habib Adli, whose office oversees Egypt’s police forces, was among several former officials of President Hosni Mubarak’s government whose […]
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British Foreign Secretary comments on violence in Egypt
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Foreign Secretary William Hague said that real and visible change, needs to take place, and needs to begin now. Feb 3 (KATAKAMI / FCO.GOV.UK) — Speaking today on BBC Radio 4 the Foreign Secretary said: “We want a stable and democratic country in Egypt, that’s what’s in the national interest of the United Kingdom. An […]
Read moreMahmoud Abbas says not to run for re-election
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RAMALLAH, Feb. 2 (KATAKAMI.COM /Xinhua) — Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas announced on Wednesday that he doesn’t intend to run in any upcoming presidential elections, a senior Palestinian official said. The Palestinian leadership is seriously studying to prepare for holding new parliamentary and presidential elections, the official said on condition of anonymity. “President Abbas […]
Read moreMaj. Gen. Yair Naveh to be Appointed Acting IDF Chief of Staff
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Feb 2 (KATAKAMI.COM) — The Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense spoke with Maj. Gen. Yoav Galant on Tuesday night (Feb. 1) about their appreciation for him as a commander and IDF combatant based on whose strong capabilities and accomplishments was chosen to be the IDF Chief of Staff. In light of a recent […]
Read moreChinese people toast for a better Year of the Rabbit
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BEIJING, Feb. 2 (KATAKAMI.COM / Xinhua) — From dumplings in the north and rice cakes in the south, people across China Wednesday overloaded their tables with holiday foods, cheering for the Spring Festival family reunion and praying for a better life in the coming Year of Rabbit. In a remote village in Guizhou Province, villagers […]
Read moreVenezuela’s Hugo Chavez celebrates 12 years in power
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has marked his 12th anniversary of coming to power by urging supporters topress ahead with his socialist revolution. Feb 2 (KATAKAMI.COM / BBC) — Mr Chavez asked Venezuelans to forgive any “mistakes” he had made in office. But he said his government had lived up to the hope his first […]
Read moreJordan’s New PM Begins Talks on Forming Cabinet
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Feb 2 (KATAKAMI.COM / VOA) — Jordan’s prime minister-designate began consultations on forming a new government Wednesday, a day after being appointed by King Abdullah. Marouf al-Bakhit has met with Senate President Taher Masri. Jordan’s Petra news agency says the two men discussed a need for government reforms. The news agency says Mr. Bakhit pledged to […]
Read moreBritish PM David Cameron and UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon condemn Egypt violence
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London, Feb 2 (KATAKAMI / NUMBER 10 GOV.UK) — Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to Downing Street for bilateral talks. Speaking to journalists outside Number 10, the Prime Minister and the Secretary General condemned the violence taking place in Egypt today and urged restraint. The PM said it would […]
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