An Iraqi lawmaker was Tuesday sentenced to six years jail time for graft after being caught in a sting operation, in a rare trial in a country wracked by government corruption. Mahmud Mullah Talal was
Source: Al Arabiya
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Syrian leader’s uncle, on trial for fraud, hospitalized in Paris: Son
Rifaat al-Assad, the uncle of the Syrian president, has been hospitalized in Paris while standing trial for money laundering, his son told AFP Tuesday.“He has been in intensive care since last
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Syrian leader’s uncle, on trial for fraud, hospitalized in Paris: Son
Turkey warns of ‘escalation’ if US ends Cyprus arms embargo
Turkey has warned that US moves to lift a decades-old arms embargo on Cyprus would be a “dangerous escalation,” as relations deteriorated further between the NATO allies. The US Congress
Source: Al Arabiya
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Key Islamic powers shun Malaysian summit
A meeting of Muslim nations to be held in Malaysia failed to attract key Middle Eastern powers amid differences over regional issues, diplomats said. No agenda has been released for the meeting to be
Source: Al Arabiya
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Lebanese migrant workers celebrate despite turmoil
A celebration of solidarity and resilience held for migrant workers in Beirut, amid economic crisis and political turmoil.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanese migrant workers celebrate despite turmoil
Lebanon’s Hariri says not candidate for own succession
Lebanon’s Saad Hariri said Wednesday he would not seek to stay on as prime minister, ahead of much-delayed consultations to give the protest-wracked country a new government. Fifty days after
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Lebanon’s Hariri says not candidate for own succession
Wiesenthal releases ten worst outbreaks of antisemitic/anti-Israel cases
Corbyn, violent antisemitism in the US, Germany, Italy, France led the list;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Wiesenthal releases ten worst outbreaks of antisemitic/anti-Israel cases
Prince Charles to visit Israel in January
For first time will undertake engagements in Israel on behalf of British government.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Prince Charles to visit Israel in January
Israeli who lives near Gaza border speaks to UN Security Council
Adele Raemer will share her experiences from Operation Protective Edge, when rockets exploded near her home, shooting shrapnel into her bedroom.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli who lives near Gaza border speaks to UN Security Council
46 Israeli tourists detained at Moscow airport for hours before entering
The Wednesday incident follows the arrest of Naama Issachar, who was sentenced to roughly seven years in Russian prison for bringing illegal drugs into the country.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 46 Israeli tourists detained at Moscow airport for hours before entering