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CAIRO – 11 December 2017: Egypt Today brings you the latest top of the hour news from around the world over the past 24 hours in this round-up.
Middle East
Egypt’s Bar Association protests against Trump’s decision
held on Sunday a protest outside the Bar Association headquarters in downtown Cairo announcing their refusal of U.S.
President Donald Trump’s decision of recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
Egyptian lawyers chant slogans during a protest outside the Bar Association headquarters in downtown Cairo on December 10, 2017/AFP/MOHAMED EL-SHAHED
What to expect during Putin’s visit to Egypt
In light of Russian President
visit to Cairo which is scheduled to begin on Monday, many issues are expected to be discussed between the Russian president and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fatah al-Sisi.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin (2nd R) and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (L) visit the Laura Cross-country Ski and Biathlon Center in Sochi, August 12, 2014. REUTERS/Alexei Druzhinin/RIA Novosti/Kremlin
Sisi, Abbas to hold summit on Monday in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi invited his Palestinian counterpart President
to hold a consultative bilateral summit in Cairo on Monday, Presidency spokesperson Bassam Radi said on Sunday.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fatah al-Sisi meets with his Palestinian counterpart Mahmoud Abbas – Press Photo
23 Houthis killed in clashes with legitimate forces in Yemen
As many as 23
were killed while 17 others were injured in clashes with the legitimate forces in western Yemen, Sky News reported on Sunday with no more details.
23 Houthis killed in clashes with legitimate forces in Yemen - FILE PHOTO
Iraq holds victory parade after defeating Islamic State
An
military parade in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone celebrated final victory over Islamic State on Sunday, with Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi looking on as troops marched in formation, their bodies spelling "victory day" in Arabic.
Tanks of Iraqi army are seen during an Iraqi military parade in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, Iraq December 10, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer
Palestinian stabs Israeli in Jerusalem
A
stabbed an Israeli security guard at Jerusalem's main bus station on Sunday, police said, and violence flared near the U.S. Embassy in Beirut over U.S. President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
A Palestinian kicks a burning tire during clashes with Israeli troops at a protest against U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, near the Jewish settlement of Beit El, near the West Bank city of Ramallah Decemb
United States
American-Russian collision over Syria ascends
The friction between the
and Russia over Syria becomes more intense this week as each attempt to attain higher credit for defeating the Islamic State (IS). The two also blame one another for the unsafe encounters in airspace.
Damaged buildings and debris in Deir al-Zor, June 13, 2013.Picture taken June 13, 2013. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
Whit House slams Palestinians over rejecting Pence's meeting
The
said on Sunday it was "unfortunate" that Palestinians were declining to meet with Vice President Mike Pence during an upcoming trip to the region in the aftermath of President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Vice President Mike Pence stands behind as President Donald Trump holds up the proclamation he signed that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and will move its embassy there, during an address from the White House in Washingto
N. Korea slams US over growing talk of maritime blockade
lashed out at the United States on Sunday over the possible use of a naval blockade in the wake of its recent missile provocation, warning that it would consider such a move as a "declaration of war," South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported.
Rex Tillerson testifies during a confirmation hearing. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Europe
No place for anti-Semitism in Germany
German Justice Minister Heiko Maas said there was no place for
in Germany after demonstrators angered by U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel burned Israeli flags in Berlin.
A protester reacts during the demonstration outside the U.S. embassy against President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital in Berlin, Germany December 8, 2017. REUTERS/Axel Schmidt
Pope prays for nuclear disarmament
on Sunday called on world leaders to work in favour of nuclear disarmament to protect human rights, particularly those of weaker and underprivileged people.
Pope Francis will visit Myanmar and Bangladesh in late November - AFP
France's conservatives choose leader to rattle Macron's perch
In his first seven months in office, President
has faced little opposition. But come Sunday, the once-dominant Republicans elect a new leader they hope might recover the party's voice.
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the COP23 U.N. Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany, November 15, 2017 - REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
PM will 'stand up' for Australia after China criticism
Prime Minister
has said he will "stand up" for Australia, brushing aside Chinese criticism of new foreign interference laws as fears rise of overseas meddling in domestic institutions.
Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, seen here with Chinese President Xi Jinping, told Beijing he was merely defending Australian interests after a row over alleged foreign interference - AFP
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