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Bahrain on Friday buried Prince Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa, the world's longest serving prime minister, after his body returned from the United States where he died on Wednesday.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Khalifa, 84, the uncle of King Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa, had served as prime minister since independence from Britain in 1971. The al-Khalifa family has reigned since 1783.King Hamad on Wednesday appointed Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, 51, as the small Gulf state's new prime minister.He was buried in the Hunainiyah cemetery in Riffa in a small ceremony attended by royal family members and senior representatives of the Bahrain Defense Force, Interior Ministry and National Guard, state news agency BNA said.Read more:Bahrain’s Prince Khalifa bin Salman: One of the world’s longest-serving PMs diesBahrain names Crown Prince as new Prime MinisterBahraini Prime Minister Prince Khalifa has died: Royal palace
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Bahrain buries Prince Khalifa, world’s longest serving prime minister

The United Arab Emirates has confirmed 1,226 new coronavirus cases after conducting 124,494 tests over the past 24 hours, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) announced on Friday.The authority also announced 668 additional recoveries and five fatalities due to complications.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The newly detected cases show a slight increase than the day before when 1,136 COVID-19 cases in a 24-hour period.The total number of COVID-19 cases in the UAE has reached 147,961 as of November 13 while the death toll reached 528, according to the official WAM news agency.Read more:50 mln vaccines could be ready in 2020, immunity up to one yearUK removes UAE, Bahrain from COVID-19 travel quarantine listRussia hits record COVID-19 cases as Moscow lockdown begins
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: UAE confirms 1,226 new COVID-19 cases after 124,494 tests

Egypt announced the building of the world’s largest water desalination plant, in a bid to meet the country’s growing water needs.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt to build world’s largest water desalination plant amid deadlock in Nile dam talks

After realizing that Israel was not prepared for the purchase of coronavirus vaccines, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu himself called the heads of Pfizer and pushed for a deal to be concluded.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu says Israel signed agreement with Pfizer for coronavirus vaccine

Nevertheless, this is not a surefire solution to cancelling out all external noises, but rather a highly focused music listening experience.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli tech company puts music in your ears without headphones or chips

Erdan said he was proud to represent his country at the UN, before criticizing the UN’s treatment of Israel.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Anti-Israel bias at UN has become institutionalized, Erdan tells Guterres

Riding the wave of voters disappointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Yamina leader Naftali Bennett offers fresh and pragmatic leadership.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Naftali Bennett offers new, fresh, image with lots of leadership

The Steve and Alexandra Foundation has donated $625 to many various philanthropic causes.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Steve Cohen, Jewish philanthropist, purchases New York Mets

Although some in Turkey see Russia as the real winner of the Russian-brokered truce between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the deal has elevated Turkey to a regional power in the south Caucasus.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: South Caucasus deal echoes plan from 30 years ago

Liverpool star Mo Salah is not displaying any coronavirus symptoms..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Liverpool star Mohamed Salah tests positive for coronavirus on international duty