Abbas

British

/ ˈæbəs /

noun

Ferhat. 1899–1985, Algerian nationalist leader: joined the National Liberation Front (1956); president of the provisional government of the Algerian republic (1958–61)

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Footage from the Gulf port of Bandar Abbas, showed protesters chanting "Police force, support, support" before security forces disperse them.

From BBC

In a somber translation from the French by Aneesa Abbas Higgins, the novel describes the sisters’ daily interactions while flashing back to Agathe’s memories of their youth.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the US president's warning was "reckless and dangerous".

From BBC

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is understood to have raised the case when she spoke to her Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, last Friday.

From BBC

While he is away, his agent Ramy Abbas will engage in talks with the club.

From BBC

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