Middle East
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Russian ambassador says US sanctions to strengthen Hezbollah
Aug 09, 2020 11:28Russia's ambassador to Lebanon said in a statement that US sanctions against Hezbollah would have the opposite effect and would strengthen the party.
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Iraqi MPs stress on US withdrawal
Aug 09, 2020 10:54Some members of the Iraqi parliament reiterated the need for the US to leave the country.
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Protesters clash with security forces in Beirut
Aug 09, 2020 01:57A group of protesters stormed the foreign ministry in Beirut Saturday as rallies were held at the city’s Martyrs’ Square calling on officials to resign in the aftermath of deadly Beirut Port explosion.
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Iranian hospital opened in Beirut
Aug 09, 2020 00:04Beirut (IP) - Iran's Rapid Deployment Hospital was opened in Beirut to serve people affected by the recent deadly explosion.
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Thousands hold protest against Netanyahu over economic conditions, corruption
Aug 08, 2020 23:08Thousands of Israelis gathered outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem on Saturday as anger erupted over financial corruption and his handling of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Saudi crown prince accused of sending 'hit squad' to kill former minister
Aug 08, 2020 16:31Exiled former minister Saad al Jabri has alleged that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman sent the same team to kill him that killed Jamal Khashoggi.
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60 people still missing in Beirut blast
Aug 08, 2020 13:18More than 60 people are still missing due to the explosion that rocked the capital city of Beirut on Tuesday, the Lebanese Health Ministry declared.
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Lebanon customs chief arrested over Beirut explosion
Aug 08, 2020 10:29Lebanon's state news agency says the Lebanese Customs Chief Badri Daher has been questioned by a judge over this week's deadly explosion in Beirut, after which the judge placed him under arrest.
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A citizen killed by Saudi bombing in Yemen
Aug 08, 2020 10:09A citizen killed as a result of a Saudi bombing on Friday, in Baqem in Province of Saada, north of Yemen.
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Lebanese FM welcomes Seyed Hassan Nasrallah's remarks
Aug 08, 2020 09:45The Lebanese Foreign Minister welcomed the remarks of Hezbollah Secretary General Seyed Hassan Nasrallah.
