Arabs

Semitic people inhabiting the geographic and cultural region located primarily in Northern Africa and Western Asia

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An Arab may be defined narrowly as a person descended from certain ancient tribes then inhabiting the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding areas or more broadly to include anyone who identifies as Arab, originates from an Arab country, participates in Arab culture and speaks the Arabic language. Arabs primarily live among the Arab states in Western Asia, Northern Africa, the Horn of Africa and Western Indian Ocean islands. They also live, in significant numbers, in the Americas, Western Europe, Indonesia, Israel, Turkey and Iran. The Arab diaspora is established around the world. Though Islam started in Arabia, uses the Arabic language natively and most Arabs are Muslims, only about 20% of Muslims are Arabs.

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Iran, Palestinians denounce Sudan-Israel deal Israel and Sudan agreed on Friday to take steps to normalize relations in a deal brokered with the help of the United States. President Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed what he called the start of a “new.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:33Published 4 days ago

Analysis: Iran feeling heat from Israeli accord with Arab neighbours Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:23Published on September 15, 2020

Palestinians reject Israel-Bahrain deal Palestinians in Gaza burned pictures of Israeli, U.S., Bahraini and United Arab Emirates leaders on Saturday in protest over the two Gulf countries' moves to normalize ties with Israel. Fred Katayama.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:17Published on September 12, 2020

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