KUWAIT -- The recently launched Arab Ice Hockey Federation chooses Secretary-General of the Kuwait Winter Games Club Mishal Flaiteh as its Secretary-General for a four-year term, announces the Arab body.
ANKARA -- The Turkish government announces a visa-free regime for citizens of six countries in a move that mainly aims at promoting tourism in the country.
BEIRUT -- Heavy rainfall over Miziara town in Northern Lebanon has caused a landslide, killing four Syrian children, according to local reports.
CAIRO -- Arab League Secretary-General Ahmad Abul-Gheit says rejection of an immediate cease-fire in Gaza is tantamount to "a permit for killing", affirming Arab efforts to end the war would not stop. (end) mt