Mauritanian authorities detain 20 migrants bound for Spain
Mauritanian authorities in Nouadhibou have detained 20 irregular migrants of various nationalities preparing to travel to Spain, the gendarmerie said
Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad al-Shibani said Tuesday that he had his first reported conversation with Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty since Islamist-led rebels took control in Damascus. In a post, Shibani expressed satisfaction with the discussion, during which Abdelatty emphasized the critical role both nations play in regional stability and prosperity. He noted that Egypt and Syria have a shared history and a promising future together.
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