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Lebanon set to designate new PM ahead of Macron visit

Lebanon set to designate new PM ahead of Macron visit

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany Mustapha Adib is set to be designated prime minister on Monday ahead of…
In Israel, Kushner says ‘stage is set’ for Mideast progress

In Israel, Kushner says ‘stage is set’ for Mideast progress

JERUSALEM (AP) — White House adviser Jared Kushner on Sunday trumpeted the recent agreement by Israel and the United Arab…
Hezbollah open to discussing new political order in Lebanon, says Nasrallah

Hezbollah open to discussing new political order in Lebanon, says Nasrallah

BEIRUT (Reuters) – Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Sunday the powerful Shi’ite movement was open to discussing a…
Istanbul restricts indoor ceremonies as COVID cases, deaths rise

Istanbul restricts indoor ceremonies as COVID cases, deaths rise

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Authorities in Istanbul announced curbs on weddings and other ceremonies in Turkey’s largest city on Saturday as…
Syrian opposition urges major powers to back nationwide ceasefire

Syrian opposition urges major powers to back nationwide ceasefire

GENEVA (Reuters) – The main Syrian opposition called on major powers on Saturday to help clinch a nationwide ceasefire in…
Beirut port blast death toll rises to 190

Beirut port blast death toll rises to 190

BEIRUT (Reuters) – The death toll from this month’s Beirut port blast has risen to 190 with more than 6,500…
Israel hopes for Washington signing ceremony on UAE deal by mid-September

Israel hopes for Washington signing ceremony on UAE deal by mid-September

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel hopes to hold a signing ceremony in Washington for its normalization deal with the United Arab…
UN expresses concern over ‘dramatic turn’ in Libya crisis

UN expresses concern over ‘dramatic turn’ in Libya crisis

CAIRO (AP) — The United Nations on Saturday voiced alarm over what it called “a dramatic turn of events” in…
Turkey’s daily COVID-19 death toll hits highest level since May: ministry

Turkey’s daily COVID-19 death toll hits highest level since May: ministry

ISTANBUL (Reuters) – The daily number of deaths in Turkey due to coronavirus rose to 36 on Friday, its highest…
UAE formally ends Israel boycott amid US-brokered deal

UAE formally ends Israel boycott amid US-brokered deal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The ruler of the United Arab Emirates issued a decree Saturday formally ending the…
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