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Germany fully stops Arms Exports to Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi’s Death
Germany’s foreign ministry announced that the sanctions were imposed in coordination with France and Britain. The 18 individuals will be banned from entering all 26 Schengen Area countries.
Tuesday, 20 November , 2018 -
The Rancorous Asia-Pacific Trade Summit, Matter of Concern
The two-day summit on Asia-Pacific trade talks on Sunday failed to agree on a group statement amid a widening rift in US-China relations.
Monday, 19 November , 2018 -
French fuel protests against Macron over rising prices
Drivers plan to disrupt traffic across France on Saturday by blocking roads, bridges and toll booths in a mass protest at rising fuel prices.
Saturday, 17 November , 2018 -
If Trump sacrifices Fethullah Gulen to protect Saudi Arabia, he will make a mockery of the U.S. extradition system
The fact that Gulen might not survive extradition to Turkey only adds to the moral bankruptcy of the idea.
Saturday, 17 November , 2018 -
Trump’s Middle East Plan Dealt Another Blow With Israel Turmoil
Israel’s political turmoil isn’t just a problem for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: It’s the latest blow to President Donald Trump’s hopes to unveil a grand Middle East peace plan his son-in-law has spent almost two years on.
Saturday, 17 November , 2018 -
Foreign Ministry: Arab public opinion of Israel worse than in past Gaza crises
Informal survey of Arabic-language social media shows ‘considerable hostility,’ as social media users justify Hamas attacks on Israelis.
Wednesday, 14 November , 2018 -
Trump appoints John Abizaid as new ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Appointment of former army general John Abizaid comes after nearly two years of US ambassadorial absence in Riyadh.
Wednesday, 14 November , 2018 -
Trump says he knows about North Korea’s hidden missile bases
President Trump on Tuesday pushed back on reports North Korea has several secret, smaller missile bases stashed in the mountains, calling the claims “inaccurate” and “just more fake news.”
Wednesday, 14 November , 2018 -
Donald Trump suggests France would have been defeated without US
President Donald Trump escalated his verbal assaults against France on Tuesday, suggesting that America’s stalwart European ally would have been vanquished in both world wars if not for the military firepower provided by the United States.
Wednesday, 14 November , 2018 -
Police stop protesters approaching Trump motorcade in Paris
French police stopped two topless protesters who approached the motorcade of US President Donald Trump as he made his way up the Champs-Elysees to a ceremony in Paris marking 100 years since the end of World War I.
Monday, 12 November , 2018 -
President Trump honors the dead of World War I – and avoids politics
The president and first lady Melania Trump traveled separately from most of the other presidents and dignitaries, who had gathered earlier at the Elysee Palace.
Monday, 12 November , 2018 -
How deadly has 2018 been for journalists?
Reporters around the world are facing growing threats of violence, according to campaigners.
Sunday, 11 November , 2018 -
Saudi Arabia to build first nuclear research reactor
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched a project to build Saudi Arabia’s first nuclear research reactor on Monday.
Tuesday, 6 November , 2018 -
China Says Ready for U.S. Talks, Sees No Winners in Trade War
China is ready to hold discussions and work with the United States to resolve trade disputes because the world’s two largest economies stand to lose from confrontation, Vice President Wang Qishan said on Tuesday.
Tuesday, 6 November , 2018 -
HRW: Israel intimidates, arrests anti-occupation activists
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned the Israeli regime for increasingly targeting human rights activists revealing crimes in the occupied territories.
Saturday, 8 September , 2018 -
Saudi Arabia Seeks Death Penalty in Trial of Outspoken Cleric
Saudi Arabia’s public prosecutor is seeking the death penalty for a prominent Muslim cleric who has criticized the way the monarchy is governed, the Saudi news media and the cleric’s son said Tuesday.
Saturday, 8 September , 2018 -
IOC president denounces attack on wrestling centre
The International Olympic Committee chief (IOC) president has denounced as cowardly a recent attack on a wrestling centre in Kabul.
Saturday, 8 September , 2018 -
Iran To Develop Military To Guard Against ‘Other Powers’
Rouhani said on Tuesday the country needs to prepare to fight military powers who want to take over their territory.
Tuesday, 21 August , 2018 -
Pakistan’s new FM to visit Kabul, ‘we have to start anew’
Pakistan’s new foreign minister, Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Monday spoke of his intention to visit Kabul with a “positive message.”
Tuesday, 21 August , 2018 -
US commends PM Imran’s statement on Pak-Afghan border peace: Alice Wells
She asserted, “We encourage Pakistan to take stronger steps to ensure that the Taliban comes to the negotiating table rather than enjoying safe havens in the country.”
Tuesday, 21 August , 2018
