There was much bonhomie as a few dozen people, including members of Congress and US administration officials, gathered last week for dinner in a posh Washington neighborhood in honor of Qatar’s
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Qatar’s splurge of millions for support in Washington going in vain
'Hipstanbulites' struggle to preserve their city's heritage
Istanbul, a magnificent city, has become a victim of its own beauty by overpopulation. Now, college students, young professionals, artists and others find ways to preserve breathable spaces in Istanbul.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: 'Hipstanbulites' struggle to preserve their city's heritage
Development of public beaches sparks outrage in Lebanon
The opening of the Lancaster Eden Bay Hotel on the Beirut coast was inaugurated despite allegations that it did not have an occupancy permit from the municipality.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Development of public beaches sparks outrage in Lebanon
Palestinian villagers wage legal battle during demolition freeze
Palestinians from the Area C village of Bani Naim are fighting Israeli settlement expansion plans that include confiscating their land through protests and legal appeals.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Palestinian villagers wage legal battle during demolition freeze
IN PICTURES: Saudi’s al-Hada roads hanging between clouds and mountains
Located in one of the world’s most fascinating natural forms, al-Hada mountainous region in Mecca province in western Saudi Arabia is home for the worlds’ most spiral roads and highways
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: IN PICTURES: Saudi’s al-Hada roads hanging between clouds and mountains
Retreating from threat, Iran says it does not intend to close Strait of Hormuz
After the Iranian president Hassan Rouhani hinted on Tuesday during his visit to Switzerland that Tehran could obstruct oil exports from neighboring countries if sanctions were imposed on Iran’s
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Retreating from threat, Iran says it does not intend to close Strait of Hormuz
IDF troops prepared to defend northern border 'to the last millimeter'
The quiet is relative and it’s deceiving,” Goldman said. “It’s quiet here now but we can hear gunfire and see projectiles being fired.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF troops prepared to defend northern border 'to the last millimeter'
Palestinian who killed soldier with marble slab indicted
Israel will continue to bring to justice anyone who attacks or tries to attack Israeli civilians or IDF soldiers, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said following Hamid’s arrest in mid-June.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinian who killed soldier with marble slab indicted
Former PMs gang up on Mandelblit
Barak criticized a decision by Mandelblit to permit Netanyahu to receive donations to his legal defense from international millionaires.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Former PMs gang up on Mandelblit
Politicians demand new approach to peace process
"A new approach to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process is needed, says the Israel Victory Project."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Politicians demand new approach to peace process