EGYPT, April 17, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / RIA NOVOSTI) — Egyptian prosecutors questioned on Saturday Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, sons of the ousted Egyptian President, Hosni Mubarak, a spokesman for Egyptian Prosecutor’s General office has said. Mubarak and his two sons were detained on Tuesday, following an investigation into corruption and abuse of office allegations. Along with the […]
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Russia to set up direct investment fund in summer – Medvedev
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Russian President Dmitry Medvedev delivers a luncheon speech at Government House in Hong Kong, Sunday, April 17, 2011. Hong Kong, April 17, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM) — Russia will set up a sovereign fund, intended to lure foreign investment to modernize the Russian economy, in summer, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Sunday, RIA NOVOSTI reported. “Already in summer, the direct […]
Read moreIsraeli Prime Minister Netanyahu : Important IDF bases to move from Center to Negev
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PM Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the government is planning to move the most important IDF bases from the center of the country to the south. JERUSALEM, April 17, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM) — Following are Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks at the start of the weekly Cabinet meeting today: “Today, the Cabinet will make another historic […]
Read moreIsraeli PM Netanyahu: US trip opportunity to present principles
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JERUSALEM, April 17, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / YNET) — At the opening of the weekly government meeting Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed his anticipated speech before congress next month and said that “the event is an opportunity to present Israel’s political and security principles in light of the dramatic changes in our region.” Infrastructure Minister […]
Read morePhotostream : Pope Benedict leads Palm Sunday procession in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican
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Gaza : Two suspects in Arrigoni murder arrested
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File picture : Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh & Vittorio Arrigoni ( Photo : Al Qassam ) GAZA CITY, April 17, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM) — The Gaza Interior Ministry has arrested two suspects as the probe continues into the murder of Italian activist Vittorio Arrigoni, Al Qassam reported on Sunday. His body was found in an empty […]
Read morePhotostream : Russian President Dmitry Medvedev meets Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang
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Photostream : Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) releases new images of crippled nuke plant
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Ronaldo rescues Real but Barcelona sense title
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MADRID, April 17, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / FRANCE 24 / AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo bagged a share of the spoils for Real Madrid from the penalty spot Saturday after Lionel Messi had netted a spotkick of his own for a 1-1 draw which keeps Barcelona on course for the Spanish title. Ronaldo’s effort denied Barca a win […]
Read moreIsraeli Prime Minister thanks Obama and US Congress for $205 million in aid for missile defense system
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JERUSALEM, April 17, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / AP) — Israel’s Prime Minister has thanked President Obama and the U.S. Congress for $205 million in aid to develop a new Israeli-made missile defense system. The aid was approved Friday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that the assistance reflects “America’s unshakable commitment to Israel in critical times.” […]
Read morePM Netanyahu to IDF : “If our enemies laid down their arms there would be peace but that if we laid down our arms there would be no more Israel”
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Full text of PM Netanyahu’s Remarks to the IDF General Staff Forum on Thursday ( 14/4/2011) : “First of all, thank you, IDF Chief-of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz, and thank you, IDF commanders, for the important work you do all year round, and not just before Passover, in defending the State of Israel and its people. It […]
Read morePM Ismail Haniyeh urges support for Gilad Shalit swap deal
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GAZA CITY, April 17, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / Ma’an News Agency) — Gaza Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh on Saturday urged Palestinians to support a deal to release Palestinians imprisoned in Israel in exchange for an Israeli soldier held in Gaza. Gaza militants captured Gilad Shalit in a cross-border raid in June 2006. Negotiations to secure his […]
Read moreMedvedev seeks Hong Kong expertise on landmark visit
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Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Hong Kong (Photo : Kremlin.Ru) April 17, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / BANGKOK POST) — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Hong Kong Saturday on the first visit by a Kremlin chief to the ex-British colony, seeking to harness its financial expertise in modernising Russia, Bangkok Post reported on Sunday. Medvedev, who is […]
Read moreRussian President Dmitry Medvedev arrives in Hong Kong
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Arrival in Hong Kong (Photo : Kemlin.Ru) Hong Kong, April 17, 2011 (KATAKAMI.COM / RIA NOVOSTI) — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in Hong Kong on Saturday (16/4/2011). This is Medvedev’s the first visit to the Chinese special administrative region of Hong Kong. On Sunday, Medvedev is to meet with the region’s Chief Executive Donald […]
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