Amid growing fears of a fresh Turkish offensive, the Syrian Kurds are under Russian pressure to cede full or partial control of the strategic town of Ain Issa to the Syrian government.
Source: Al Monitor
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It's a 'love-revenge relationship' with Hariri: Bassil
Free Patriotic Movement leader Gebran Bassil described his relationship with Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri as one of..
Source: Albawaba
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Israel picks new head of Mossad spy agency
Yossi Cohen's replacement, identified only as..
Source: Albawaba
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Hezbollah accused of fabricating judicial case to silence activist
Lebanon’s military prosecution on Monday sentenced an activist to three years in prison for “collaborating” with Israel and travelling to the Jewish state, a judicial source said..
Source: Albawaba
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Authoritarianism and underdevelopment in the Islamic world: Islamic clerics and Arab statesmen in an unholy alliance
U.S. political scientist Ahmet T. Kuru from the University of San Diego traces historical developments in the region and seeks the causes behind today's problems. Kuru received the American Political Science Association Award for his book in 2020. Musa Bagrac read it for Qantara.de..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Authoritarianism and underdevelopment in the Islamic world: Islamic clerics and Arab statesmen in an unholy alliance
How will the ultra-Orthodox community respond to coronavirus vaccines?
Although ultra-Orthodox Israelis do in general get standard vaccines, the new coronavirus vaccine may not gain automatic traction in the community or its leadership.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Kobi Shabtai nominated as next police chief
In addition, Ohana will nominate Kati Perry to head the Israel Prisons Service.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Decaying Yemen tanker risks Red Sea oil spill worse than Exxon Valdez
The oil spill would directly affect the coral reefs of the northern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, one of the last reef ecosystems to survive and thrive to this day.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Decaying Yemen tanker risks Red Sea oil spill worse than Exxon Valdez
Will Hendel, Hauser pay the price for party-hopping? – analysis
Jumping from one party to another doesn’t add to the public’s respect in its politicians, because when it is done repeatedly it smacks of opportunism, not standing up for principles.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Will Hendel, Hauser pay the price for party-hopping? - analysis
Tel Aviv ranks seventh on list of most expensive cities for expats
The report details day-to-day living costs such as groceries, transportation, rent, etc. and stacks them up against other nations. The rankings include 208 cities in 121 countries, according to CNBC.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Tel Aviv ranks seventh on list of most expensive cities for expats