In 2007, the Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize was awarded to Israeli director Joseph Cedar for Beaufort. Soon as this report became public, the festival announced his would not be named on the award.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Berlin Film Festival features rare films about the Holocaust
Eastern Libyan lawmakers not to join Geneva talks
Lawmakers based in areas of eastern Libya controlled by military commander Khali….
Source: Albawaba
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WHO praises Kuwait for measures taken to combat coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) praised Kuwait for the measures the country has been taking to combat and contain the spread of coronavirus, an official from the organization said during a press
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: WHO praises Kuwait for measures taken to combat coronavirus
Coronavirus death toll rises to 18 in Iran: Sources
The death toll from the deadly coronavirus rose to 18 in Iran on Sunday, reported Al Arabiya citing Iranian sources. The Iranian government confirmed two more deaths on Sunday, putting their total to
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus death toll rises to 18 in Iran: Sources
A-G backs probe of 5th Dimension, explains timing of Netanyahu indictment
Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit calls focus on Harpaz Affair political.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: A-G backs probe of 5th Dimension, explains timing of Netanyahu indictment
UAE plans special flights to take Iranian visitors home
The move follows the suspension of flights between the two countries for a week, subject to renewal, as part of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE plans special flights to take Iranian visitors home
12 years later, Olmert plan discussions could resume
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in New York to discuss reviving the Olmert plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: 12 years later, Olmert plan discussions could resume
Is Turkey planning to curb radicals in Idlib under strategy shift?
In a scenario that invokes its Afrin operation in 2018, Ankara speaks of reining in radical groups and asserting field control in Idlib, hoping that Moscow will give it a nod to avoid war.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is Turkey planning to curb radicals in Idlib under strategy shift?
UAE GDP grew 2.9% in 2019, says Central Bank
UAE Central Bank attributes the growth to a 1.1% growth in the non-hydrocarbon sector
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE GDP grew 2.9% in 2019, says Central Bank
Saudi Arabia bars Gulf citizens from entering Makkah, Madinah
Foreign ministry announces temporary suspension of entry of GCC citizens to the holy cities
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi Arabia bars Gulf citizens from entering Makkah, Madinah