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Iran says no direct talks with US on detained citizens

Posted on February 22, 2021 by News Desk

Iran dismissed remarks on Sunday by US President Joe Biden’s national security advisor, who said direct talks had begun with Tehran over the release of detained American citizens. Saeed Khatibzadeh, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said there is no direct communication with the US […]

Palestinian village braves atrocities, biting cold to foil Israeli land grab

Posted on February 21, 2021 by News Desk

This is the ninth straight night that Harb Abu-Elkbash, a 48-year-old Palestinian Bedouin, will spend under the open sky in freezing temperatures. The Israeli army stormed his village of Homsa al-Baqia, located east of the city of Tubas in the Jordan Valley, 38 miles (61 kilometers) north of […]

EU foreign policy chief condemns crackdown in Myanmar

Posted on February 21, 2021 by News Desk

The EU foreign policy chief called on Saturday the security forces in Myanmar to stop the violence against protesters. “I strongly condemn violence against peaceful civilian protesters by the military. I urge the military and all security forces in Myanmar to immediately stop violence against civilians,” Josep […]

5 civilians injured in northern Syria terror attack

Posted on February 21, 2021 by News Desk

At least five civilians were injured in Azaz in northern Syria during a terror attack carried out with a vehicle bomb, according to initial reports Saturday. Firefighters rushed to a fire that broke out after the explosion that damaged surrounding shops and houses. The injured were taken […]

Libya marks tenth anniversary of 2011 revolution

Posted on February 18, 2021 by News Desk

Libyans marked the tenth anniversary of the 2011 revolution on Wednesday which ended 42 years of rulership under Muammar Gaddafi. Celebrations were held on streets and at squares in various cities, including Misrata, Zawiya, Zintan, Sabha, and in the capital Tripoli. There were no official celebrations […]

Saudi Arabia offers to mediate in Ethiopia dam dispute

Posted on February 18, 2021 by News Desk

Saudi Arabia wants to mediate between the parties in a longstanding dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance dam project and hold talks with their leaders, Sudan’s Council of Ministers said Wednesday. Saudi Minister of State for African Affairs Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Kattan has disclosed that King Salman […]

NATO eyes post-Trump reset as Afghanistan call looms

Posted on February 18, 2021 by News Desk

Brussels-NATO defence ministers meet Wednesday for their first talks since US President Joe Biden took over from Donald Trump with a vow to soothe tensions between Washington and its closest partners. Key on the agenda at the two-day virtual conference is the future of NATO’s […]

US State Dept OKs $200M RAM missile sale to Egypt

Posted on February 17, 2021 by News Desk

The US State Department signed off Tuesday on a potential $197 million sale of Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAMs) to the Egyptian military. Raytheon’s naval missiles are used to defend against anti-ship missiles, and are employed by the navies of 11 countries including Turkey and the US. The […]

Biden: US to have 600M vaccine doses by end of July

Posted on February 17, 2021 by News Desk

US President Joe Biden said Tuesday that every American will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of July. Responding to questions from American citizens at a CNN town hall, Biden said there were only 50 million vaccine doses available when he […]

UK set for new laws to protect free speech on campus

Posted on February 17, 2021 by News Desk

London – Britain is set to introduce new laws guaranteeing freedom of speech in universities to counteract what the government on Tuesday called “unacceptable silencing and censoring” on campuses. As part of the plans, the government is considering appointing a “free speech champion” to investigate possible breaches […]

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Iran says no direct talks with US on detained citizens

Palestinian village braves atrocities, biting cold to foil Israeli land grab

EU foreign policy chief condemns crackdown in Myanmar

5 civilians injured in northern Syria terror attack

Libya marks tenth anniversary of 2011 revolution

Saudi Arabia offers to mediate in Ethiopia dam dispute

NATO eyes post-Trump reset as Afghanistan call looms

US State Dept OKs $200M RAM missile sale to Egypt

Biden: US to have 600M vaccine doses by end of July

UK set for new laws to protect free speech on campus

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