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US urges Lebanese leaders to break political impasse
Middle East
April 14, 2021
US urges Lebanese leaders to break political impasse
BEIRUT (AP) — A senior US official on Wednesday berated Lebanese politicians for fighting over the formation of a new…
Trump-era spike in Israeli settlement growth has only begun
Middle East
April 14, 2021
Trump-era spike in Israeli settlement growth has only begun
EFRAT, West Bank (AP) — An aggressive Israeli settlement spree during the Trump era pushed deeper than ever into the…
Biden administration proceeding with $23 billion weapon sales to UAE
Middle East
April 14, 2021
Biden administration proceeding with $23 billion weapon sales to UAE
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US President Joe Biden’s administration has told Congress it is proceeding with more than $23 billion in…
Iran says it will enrich uranium to 60%, highest level ever
Middle East
April 14, 2021
Iran says it will enrich uranium to 60%, highest level ever
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran will begin enriching uranium up to 60 percent purity after an attack on…
Taliban refuse to attend summit on Afghan peace in Turkey if held this week -spokesman
Middle East
April 13, 2021
Taliban refuse to attend summit on Afghan peace in Turkey if held this week -spokesman
KABUL (Reuters) – The Afghan Taliban said on Monday they were not willing to attend a major summit on the…
‘Ramadan Kareem’ – US President Joe Biden greets Muslims on first day of Ramadan
World
April 13, 2021
‘Ramadan Kareem’ – US President Joe Biden greets Muslims on first day of Ramadan
United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on Tuesday greeted Muslims around the world on the occasion…
Attack on Iran’s Natanz plant muddies US, Iran nuke talks
Middle East
April 13, 2021
Attack on Iran’s Natanz plant muddies US, Iran nuke talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility is casting a major shadow over the resumption of indirect…
EXPLAINER: Iran atomic sites targeted by diplomacy, sabotage
Middle East
April 12, 2021
EXPLAINER: Iran atomic sites targeted by diplomacy, sabotage
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s nuclear program has been targeted by diplomatic efforts and sabotage attacks over the…
Lebanon extends area claimed in border dispute with Israel
Middle East
April 12, 2021
Lebanon extends area claimed in border dispute with Israel
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s outgoing minister of public works said Monday that he has signed a decree that would increase…
Iran, 5 powers take stock of drive to revive nuclear deal
Middle East
April 9, 2021
Iran, 5 powers take stock of drive to revive nuclear deal
VIENNA (AP) — Iran and the five world powers that remain in a foundering 2015 nuclear deal plan to hold…