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China eyes front against protectionism at G20
World
June 24, 2019
China eyes front against protectionism at G20
China said Monday it would seek backing for free trade and multilateralism at the G20 summit this week as it…
Michael Jackson fans defiant as abuse claims loom over anniversary
World
June 24, 2019
Michael Jackson fans defiant as abuse claims loom over anniversary
Defiant fans are preparing to mark 10 years since Michael Jackson’s death as fascination with the King of Pop remains…
US sanctions on Iran are biting: Bolton
Middle East
June 23, 2019
US sanctions on Iran are biting: Bolton
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Iran is feeling the effects of existing US sanctions as President Donald Trump prepares to impose more…
Trump delays mass deportation raids, seeks deal with Democrats
World
June 23, 2019
Trump delays mass deportation raids, seeks deal with Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would postpone mass deportation raids for two weeks as…
US plan will not lure Lebanon into settling Palestinians: parliament speaker
Middle East
June 23, 2019
US plan will not lure Lebanon into settling Palestinians: parliament speaker
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon will not be lured by a US plan to invest billions in the country in return…
US peace plan aims to raise $50 bn, create million Palestinian jobs
Middle East
June 23, 2019
US peace plan aims to raise $50 bn, create million Palestinian jobs
The United States said Saturday that its Middle East peace plan to be presented next week in Bahrain aims to…
Egypt to participate in US-led economic workshop in Bahrain
Egypt
June 23, 2019
Egypt to participate in US-led economic workshop in Bahrain
An Egyptian delegation headed by the deputy finance minister will participate in Manama’s “Peace for Prosperity” workshop on June 25…
US conducted cyber attack on Iran in response to drone downing: report
Middle East
June 23, 2019
US conducted cyber attack on Iran in response to drone downing: report
The United States launched cyber attacks against Iranian missile control systems and a spy network after Tehran downed an American…
North Korean leader receives ‘excellent’ letter from Trump: KCNA
World
June 23, 2019
North Korean leader receives ‘excellent’ letter from Trump: KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received a personal letter of “excellent content” from US President Donald Trump, the country’s…
Iran summons Emirates’ top envoy over US drone incident
Middle East
June 22, 2019
Iran summons Emirates’ top envoy over US drone incident
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran summoned the United Arab Emirates’ top envoy to Tehran to protest the neighboring Arab nation’s…