News 17 Dec 2020 European Union condemns in 'the strongest terms' Iran’s execution of journalist In a resolution supported by 614 votes, the European Parliament condemned Iran for violating human rights.The European Union demanded Iran’s release of European citizens of Iranian origin.For the latest headlines,… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Dec 2020 Pompeo urges Turkey to re-commit itself to its NATO obligations US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu to discuss the December 14 imposition of sanctions by the US on its NATO Ally Turkey… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Dec 2020 Iran’s Zarif uses antisemitic slur, wishes for US to ‘leave Earth’ in interview Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif came under fire after using an antisemitic slur and jokingly wishing the United States would cease to exist in an interview earlier this month.Zarif… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Dec 2020 Iran begins construction at underground nuclear facility amid US tensions Iran has begun construction on a site at its underground nuclear facility at Fordo amid tensions with the US over its atomic program, satellite photos obtained Friday by The Associated… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Dec 2020 Egypt moves fight against harassment to its trains The Egyptian National Railways launched a new campaign to combat harassment on public transport, namely on trains, calling on women to report any incident they encounter. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Dec 2020 Netanyahu dislikes rotation deal, but also fears elections By Dec. 23, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must decide what scares him more: elections with Gideon Saar as contender or rotation with Defense Minister Benny Gantz. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Dec 2020 Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia: More than 300,000 sign up to receive COVID-19 vaccine More than 300,000 people have so far registered to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Saudi Arabia via the approved Sehhaty health app, according to the Kingdom’s health ministry.The total registrations… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Dec 2020 Pence gets COVID vaccine as US deaths top 3,000 for third straight day Pence, his wife Karen Pence, and Surgeon General Jerome Adams each rolled up their sleeves and took injections, becoming the highest-profile recipients of the vaccine. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Dec 2020 Slovak PM Matovic tests positive for coronavirus Matovic tested positive for COVID-19 a week after attending a summit with French President Macron who later tested positive for the virus. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Slovak PM Matovic… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Dec 2020 Turkey-backed fighters clash with Kurdish forces in north Syria town A rebel source with the Turkey-backed National Army said the faction seized some farmland after mounting an attack at the edge of the town. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Turkey-backed… Meet the Middle East
