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Israel buries three soldiers killed near Egypt border
04 Jun 2023 11:54pm JERUSALEM, Palestine - Israel on Sunday buried three soldiers killed in a firefight at its usually secure border with Egypt and announced an "exhaustive and thorough" investigation into the deaths. Egypt has blamed the fatal clash in the Negev desert on a member of its security forces who was also killed, saying he had crossed the border in pursuit of drug traffickers when he encountered the Israeli troops.
Syria opposition calls for fresh talks with Assad regime
04 Jun 2023 10:23pm BEIRUT, Lebanon - Syria's opposition urged on Sunday the resumption of moribund United Nations-sponsored talks with the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, who has returned to the Arab fold after years of isolation. "The international, regional and Syrian conditions provide an appropriate circumstance for the resumption of direct negotiations... under a specific agenda and timetable," the Syrian Negotiation Commission (SNC) said in a statement.
Suez Canal traffic resumes after broken down tanker tugged away
04 Jun 2023 06:36pm ISMALIA, Egypt - Egypt deployed three tugboats Sunday to tow away an oil tanker that had broken down and caused brief delays in the Suez Canal, authorities in charge of the vital waterway said. Traffic in both directions returned to normal after a brief disruption when the Malta-flagged Seavigour experienced a "machinery malfunction" while en route from Russia to China, the Suez Canal Authority said.
Taliban laud World Bank’s ‘factual assessment' of Afghanistan's economic development
01 Jun 2023 09:03pm ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The interim Afghan administration led by the Taliban on Thursday praised the World Bank’s report on Afghanistan's economic landscape and called it a "factual assessment" of their country's economic condition, reported Anadolu.
Children in quake-hit Syria learn in buses turned classrooms
Children in quake-hit Syria learn in buses turned classrooms /node/2310666/middle-east Short Url https://arab.news/nykvt Children in quake-hit Syria learn in buses turned classrooms The Syrian town of Jindayris, in Aleppo province near the Turkish border, was among the worst hit, with homes destroyed and school buildings either levelled or turned into shelters The traveling classrooms are a project of the non-profit Orange Organization and service more than 3,000 children at some 27 camps...
Children in quake-hit Syria learn in buses turned classrooms
JINDAYRIS, Syria: In a dusty Syrian camp for earthquake survivors, school pupils line up and wait for a colorful bus to pull up. Since the disaster hit, they go to a classroom on wheels. School bags on their backs and notebooks in hand, the children took off their shoes before entering the bus, then sat down along rows of desks fitted inside. A teacher greeted them in the mobile classroom, decorated with curtains bearing children’s designs, before they broke into a song for their English class.
Children In Quake-hit Syria Learn In Buses Turned Classrooms
In a dusty Syrian camp for earthquake survivors, school pupils line up and wait for a colourful bus to pull up. Since the disaster hit, they go to a classroom on wheels.
Una telenovela inspirada en la dinastía Assad mantiene en vilo a los sirios
La telenovela inspirada en la dinastía Assad que mantiene en vilo a los sirios Cada noche de Ramadán, ya sea en las regiones controladas por el régimen, las zonas rebeldes o en el exilio, una telenovela inspirada en la dinastía Assad mantiene en vilo a miles de sirios.
Un feuilleton inspiré de la dynastie Assad tient les Syriens en haleine
AFP Dans les régions contrôlées par le régime, les zones rebelles ou en exil, de nombreux Syriens ont été tenus en haleine chaque soir pendant le ramadan par un feuilleton inspiré de la dynastie Assad, ses intrigues et jeux de pouvoir. "Souris, O général", tourné en Turquie et joué par une majorité d'acteurs opposés au gouvernement syrien, tranche avec les feuilletons historiques ou à l'eau de rose diffusés pendant ce mois de jeûne sur la plupart des chaînes arabes.
Un feuilleton inspiré de la dynastie Assad tient les Syriens en haleine
Dans les régions contrôlées par le régime, les zones rebelles ou en exil, de nombreux Syriens ont été tenus en haleine chaque soir pendant le ramadan par un feuilleton inspiré de la dynastie Assad, ses intrigues et jeux de pouvoir. "Souris, O général", tourné en Turquie et joué par une majorité d'acteurs opposés au gouvernement syrien, tranche avec les feuilletons historiques ou à l'eau de rose diffusés pendant ce mois de jeûne sur la plupart des chaînes arabes.
Republican hopeful DeSantis to visit Japan, Israel
April 21, 2023 — Washington (AFP) Florida governor Ron DeSantis has announced an international tour of several key US allies, building momentum for an expected White House bid. A statement from his office said the Republican presidential hopeful would visit Japan, South Korea, Israel and Britain, announcing the trip as a chance to "expand economic partnerships" for the southern US state.
Heavy gunfire in Sudan as Eid ceasefire calls ignored
April 21, 2023 — Khartoum (AFP) Sudan's warring forces battled Friday with heavy gunfire and explosions in the capital Khartoum and elsewhere in the country, as they ignored appeals by world powers for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire.
Syrians Gripped By Grim Ramadan TV Series Alluding To Assad Dynasty
A Ramadan television series featuring sinister plotlines inspired by President Bashar al-Assad's family has had Syrians glued to their screens, from those hunkered in the war-torn country to those abroad. The series, "Smile, General", is set in an imaginary Arab country. But references to the Assad dynasty, in power in Syria for more than half a century, are clear through various characters and aspects of the plot.
Syrians Gripped By Grim Ramadan TV Series Alluding To Assad Dynasty
A Ramadan television series featuring sinister plotlines inspired by President Bashar al-Assad's family has had Syrians glued to their screens, from those hunkered in the war-torn country to those abroad. The series, "Smile, General", is set in an imaginary Arab country. But references to the Assad dynasty, in power in Syria for more than half a century, are clear through various characters and aspects of the plot.
Syrian quake survivors shelter in crumbling Aleppo homes
February 22, 2023 — Aleppo (Syria) (AFP) Sitting by a bed strewn with rubble in Syria's second biggest city, Umm Mounir refuses to leave her home even though the deadly earthquake has torn a gaping hole into the room. Aleppo, once a major commercial hub, had already been battered by over a decade of war when the 7.8-magnitude quake struck in early February, killing more than 45,000 people across Turkey and Syria and flattening entire neighbourhoods.
Ukraine war at year 1: Israel & Ukraine find common ground on Iran
February 22, 2023 Israel's cautious stance on the Ukraine war — including avoiding direct criticism of Moscow and not providing security assistance to Kyiv — seems to be shifting, a year after the Russian invasion. Although Israel has clarified to Kyiv that it will not cross certain "red lines" on arms supply, it has been stepping up in recent weeks its assistance efforts, both humanitarian and diplomatic.
Following earthquake, Saudi Arabia is linchpin to Assad's normalization Original
February 22, 2023 The devastating earthquake that tore through Syria and Turkey two weeks ago has left cities in ruin and tens of thousands dead. But as humanitarian assistance began to pour in, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad found himself at the center of attention. After years in the political wilderness, Assad is now taking a steady stream of calls and visitors, and on Feb. 20, he went on a red carpet visit to Oman.
Syria family takes in baby born under quake rubble
JINDAYRIS, Syria - Born an orphan under the rubble in north Syria after a devastating earthquake, Afraa al-Suwadi has been given a new lease on life when relatives took her in. Since footage of her rescue in the town of Jindayris went viral on social media, Suwadi's story has captivated a grieving nation and made international headlines as Syria's "miracle baby".
SpaceX Dragon crewed flight to ISS pushed back 24 hours
February 21, 2023 — Washington (AFP) US space agency NASA and SpaceX on Tuesday pushed back by 24 hours the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket that is to carry four astronauts to the International Space Station. NASA's Stephen Bowen and Warren Hoburg, Russia's Andrey Fedyaev and Sultan al-Neyadi of the United Arab Emirates had been scheduled to blast off for the ISS at 2:07 am (0707 GMT) Sunday.
Reports: Saudi Arabia to deposit $1 billion in Yemen’s central bank Original
February 21, 2023 Saudi Arabia will soon give $1 billion to the internationally recognized Yemen government, according to media reports published on Tuesday. Reuters reported that the kingdom will deposit the money into the government’s central bank based in Aden. The move is in response to Yemen’s weak currency and high fuel and commodity prices, according to the outlet. Bloomberg later confirmed the news. The Saudi Embassy in Washington did not respond to Al-Monitor’s request for comment.
Netanyahu advances judicial overhaul in Israel's Knesset
February 21, 2023 Israel’s parliament approved Monday night on a first reading several components of the government's judicial overhaul. The approval followed daylong protests throughout Israel, including a mass rally outside the Knesset building in Jerusalem and a march along its walls. Sixty-three Knesset members voted in favor of two bills limiting the power of the Supreme Court to overturn unconstitutional legislation and offering the government more power in choosing judges.
Blinken urges Turkey, Greece to end dispute in wake of earthquake goodwill
February 21, 2023 While visiting Greece on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Athens and Ankara to ride the momentum of solidarity. The two neighbors had put their disagreements aside after twin earthquakes struck southern Turkey and northern Syria and killed more than 45,000 people.
Tehran threatens US with legal action for hosting Iran International
February 21, 2023 Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani said on Tuesday that his country "reserves the right to legal pursuit" against the United States for hosting the Persian-language TV news network Iran International. "We do strongly advise the US government to be aware of the consequences under international law in hosting a terrorist, violence-promoting, pseudo media outlet," Kanani declared in comments carried by the judiciary-run Mizan news agency.
Iran denies harboring de facto al-Qaeda leader Original
February 16, 2023 TEHRAN — Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations in New York on Wednesday rejected a report by the world body's experts that has said de facto al-Qaeda leader Saif al-Adl is currently based in Iran. "It is worth noting that the address for the so-called newly appointed al-Qaeda leader is incorrect," the Iranian mission announced on Twitter.
Syrie: à Jandairis, les rescapés campent dans les ruines
Depuis que le séisme a détruit sa maison dans le nord-ouest de la Syrie, Suzanne Abdallah, une institutrice, campe avec neuf autres membres de sa famille dans un petit camion, à deux pas de son foyer perdu. "Nous nous entassons à dix dans ce camion. Nous dormons assis", dit cette femme de 42 ans, la tête enroulée dans une écharpe de laine pour se protéger du froid mordant.
248 hours after earthquake, Turkish teen rescued from rubble
February 16, 2023 As hopes fade for the thousands still missing in the aftermath of Turkey's earthquakes to be found alive and rescue teams shift their efforts toward recovery, a group of strong-willed rescuers pulled a 17-year-old girl alive from the rubble on Thursday after she was trapped for nearly 11 days. Several teams worked for hours on the collapsed building in Kahramanmaras to save the survivor, who was identified as Aleyna Olmez by the Turkish press.
Syrie: à Jandairis, les rescapés campent dans les ruines
Depuis que le séisme a détruit sa maison dans le nord-ouest de la Syrie, Suzanne Abdallah, une institutrice, campe avec neuf autres membres de sa famille dans un petit camion, à deux pas de son foyer perdu. "Nous nous entassons à dix dans ce camion. Nous dormons assis", dit cette femme de 42 ans, la tête enroulée dans une écharpe de laine pour se protéger du froid mordant.
Banks burn in Lebanon as exchange rate falls to historic low Original
February 16, 2023 People burned several banks in Lebanon on Thursday as the local currency fell to a new all-time low against the dollar. What happened: The Lebanese pound fell to a historic record low of 80,000 against the dollar on Thursday, according to the Lira Rate website. At least six Beirut banks were set on fire Thursday in response to the currency’s fall, the Lebanese news outlet L’Orient Today reported. LBCI, another Lebanese news outlet, obtained footage of two banks in Beirut burning.
How building code spared one Turkish town from earthquake
February 16, 2023 ISTANBUL — Angry debate about Turkey’s poor housing standards has erupted since last week’s earthquakes. Amid the outrage, critics point to the town of Erzin as an example of how properly implemented building laws can prevent deaths. Erzin lies in northern Hatay, which has suffered the greatest loss of life in the now 11 affected provinces, some 110 kilometers (68 miles) from the epicenter of the 7.8 magnitude quake that struck in the early hours of Feb. 6.
Turkey quake tests Erdogan's all-powerful rule
February 16, 2023 — Kahramanmaras (Turkey) (AFP) When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan assumed sweeping powers in 2018, he swore the state would deliver more under a centralised system that his critics compare to one-man rule. Five years on, an agonisingly slow response to a catastrophic quake has undermined that idea, boosting the opposition's case in polls planned for May, experts say.
Tunisia journalists accuse state of intimidation
February 16, 2023 — Tunis (AFP) Dozens of journalists and rights activists protested in the Tunisian capital on Thursday, accusing the state of "repression" and attempts to intimidate the media. The protest, organised by the SNJT journalists' union, came three days after police arrested Noureddine Boutar, the director of popular private radio station Mosaique FM.
NATO chief in Turkey, urges swift ratification of Sweden, Finland memberships
February 16, 2023 ANKARA — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg reiterated on Thursday during his visit to Turkey that Finland and Sweden should join the alliance together. Speaking in Ankara, Stoltenberg extended his condolences to Turkey after two devastating earthquakes that claimed more than 36,000 lives, injuring more than 108,000, but also urged for ratification of the Nordic enlargement “as soon as possible.” “The main issue is not whether they are ratified together.
Syria quake survivors battle cold in tents and vehicles
Abdallah and her family are among several million Syrians made homeless, according to UN estimates, by the 7.8-magnitude quake that also devastated vast areas of Turkey. More than 40,000 people were killed across the two countries by the February 6 disaster that flattened entire districts, including in Abdallah's home city of Jindayris on the Turkish border.
Europe to sanction Iran drone companies for arming Russia in Ukraine Original
February 16, 2023 PARIS — The European Commission proposed this week a 10th package of sanctions against Russia, but that would also target Iran for its armament of Moscow in Ukraine with suicidal drones. The sanctions are expected to be announced on Feb. 24, the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion in Ukraine. It was proposed the European leadership and would the first time that another country (Iran), is targeted in the framework of the European sanctions against Russia.
Syria quake survivors battle cold in tents and vehicles
Since the earthquake destroyed her home, Syrian teacher Suzanne Abdallah has lived in a small truck crammed with her family members, just a stone's throw from where their house stood. "Ten of us pile into this truck. We sleep sitting up," said the 42-year-old, wearing multiple layers of clothes and a wooled scarf wrapped around her head against the biting winter cold.
Lebanese protesters smash bank facades as crisis bites
February 16, 2023 — Beirut (AFP) Dozens of angry demonstrators attacked several banks in Beirut on Thursday after the Lebanese pound hit a record low, AFP journalists said, amid a deepening economic crisis. Lebanon's cash-strapped banks have imposed strict restrictions on withdrawals, barring depositors from accessing their savings, especially those in US dollars.
Quake fallout inflames migrant tensions in Turkey disaster zone
February 16, 2023 — Antakya (Turkey) (AFP) A Turkish volunteer runs down a pile of rubble, dragging a Syrian man with a bloodied face as last week's catastrophic earthquake whips migrant tensions. "He was stealing!" the volunteer screams, echoing looting charges levelled against migrants across the ruins of Antakya and other cities flattened by last week's quake.
En Syrie, les camps de déplacés accueillent les rescapés du séisme
C'est dans un camp de déplacés du nord de la Syrie que Duaa al-Ghadbane a trouvé refuge, après avoir perdu sa famille et sa maison: les tentes sont désormais plus sûres que les immeubles fragilisés par le séisme meurtrier. Dans une petite pièce en dur surmontée d'un toit de toile, la jeune femme sanglote sans arrêt et embrasse l'écran de son téléphone portable, sur lequel elle montre la photo de l'un de ses fils, décédé après avoir été extirpé vivant des décombres.
Syria newborn pulled alive from quake rubble
JINDAYRIS, Syria - Extended family members pulled a newborn baby alive from the rubble of a home in northern Syria, after finding her still tied by her umbilical cord to her mother, who died in Monday's massive quake, a relative said. The infant is the sole survivor of her immediate family, the rest of whom were all killed when the 7.8-magnitude quake that struck Syria and neighbouring Turkey flattened the family home in the rebel-held town of Jindayris, Khalil al-Suwadi said.
Syria newborn pulled alive from quake rubble
JINDAYRIS, Syria - Extended family members pulled a newborn baby alive from the rubble of a home in northern Syria, after finding her still tied by her umbilical cord to her mother, who died in Monday's massive quake, a relative said. The infant is the sole survivor of her immediate family, the rest of whom were all killed when the 7.8-magnitude quake that struck Syria and neighboring Turkey flattened the family home in the rebel-held town of Jindayris, Khalil al-Suwadi said.
HSBC warns Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul will harm Israeli economy
February 7, 2023 A report by the British bank HSBC published Monday estimates that the judicial reforms currently being pushed in Israel could negatively affect foreign investments in Israel’s economy. The planned reforms by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government would limit the power of the Supreme Court to cancel Knesset legislation it finds in violation of Israeli law. It would also offer the government more leverage over the selection of judges and justices.
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