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He said that in his expected meeting with Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat, he would stress to the Palestinian leader that non-violence was not a sign of weakness. "Non-violence is a form ...
In Shiyah, the fighters of old have disappeared. Israel's 1982 invasion and siege of Beirut dislodged Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and his fighters, while the leftist presence was replaced by ...
Previous recipients were former Maldives president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Yasser Arafat. The past awards indicated the close relations between Maldives and ...
It makes sense. We’re in a moment where fashion has shifted from maximalism to meaning. The scarf is that rare accessory that doesn’t need to shout—it just quietly elevates. Worn tied in your hair, ...
After Israel won the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), headed by Yasser Arafat, moved to Jordan. From there it carried out cross-border attacks on Israel and ...
DUBAI, April 7 (Reuters) - Arab states formally support the Palestinian cause but security, regional and sectarian tensions have strained their ties with the Palestinians scattered across the ...
The general of the city of the time was Yasser Arafat, who was championing the Palestinian cause. Arafat sought to fight on for another six months before taking a decision over what to do next, ...
Its previous recipients include former Maldivian President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. The award was bestowed on Mr. Modi by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara ...
Its previous recipients include former Maldivian president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. "It is an honour for me to be awarded the Sri Lanka Mithra Vibhushana by ...