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Thousands march demanding Independence for south Yemen

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Thousands of people have protested in south Yemen demanding the region’s independence on the 19th anniversary of the civil war with the North. “No union and no federation – no to the occupation!” the crowds shouted in Mukalla, waving the flags of the former South Yemen. The protesters demanded new roadmap for secession under Arab or international patronage. North and South Yemen united in 1990, but in 1994 the South claimed independence triggering a civil war that was won by the North


 

Israeli Air Force F-16 crashes

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Israeli Air Force F-16 crashes in Mediterranean Sea.

An Israeli F-16 fighter jet has crashed into the Mediterranean Sea after its two crew members safely ejected from the aircraft, the Israeli military spokesman reported. As per the military, the fighter jet crashed due to an engine malfunction.  AIF commander ordered all F-16 and F-15 planes grounded for a full investigation. The F-16 is regarded as the backbone of the Israeli air force.


 

Egyptian security forces shot dead 16 Islamist activists

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16 Muslim Brotherhood protesters shot dead in Cairo

Egyptian security forces shot dead 16 Islamist activists early Monday during a protest in Cairo calling for ousted president Mohamed Morsi to be reinstated, his Muslim Brotherhood said. “Sixteen people were killed and a hundred others injured, many of them in  serious condition,” the group’s spokesman Ahmed Aref told media. Police  barricades prevented journalists from accessing the area.
   Thirty four supporters killed and 500 injured after police disperse Cairo protests, Muslim Brotherhood told Al Jazeera.
Media agencies 

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