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August 31, 2020

Newly designated Lebanese PM urges immediate reforms, IMF deal

Lebanon’s prime minister-designate Mustapha Adib called on Monday for the formation of a new government in record time and urged immediate reforms as a step towards securing an agreement...

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August 31, 2020

Turkey’s economy shrinks almost 10% in 3 months

Turkey’s economy contracted 9.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of this year, the country’s statistical authority announced Monday, reported Anadolu Agency. Gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices amounted...

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August 31, 2020

UAE-backed separatists: Saudi Arabia hinders Yemen agreement

A separatist official has accused Saudi Arabia of hindering the implementation of a power-sharing deal, known as the Riyadh Agreement, for southern Yemen, reported Anadolu Agency. “The denial of...

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August 31, 2020

Gaza registers 69 new coronavirus cases

Palestinian health authorities reported 69 new infections from the coronavirus in the blockaded Gaza Strip on Monday, reported Anadolu Agency. In a statement, the Health Ministry said the territory’s...

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August 31, 2020

Sudan signs historic peace deal with five rebel groups

Sudan’s power-sharing government signed a peace agreement with the country’s five key rebel groups on Monday, a significant step towards resolving deep-rooted conflicts that raged under former leader Omar...

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August 31, 2020

3 killed, several hurt in two UAE restaurant blasts

Three people were killed and several others were injured on Monday in two separate explosions in the United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi and its tourism hub Dubai, the...

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August 31, 2020

Lebanon’s German ambassador Adib poised to be designated PM

Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany Mustapha Adib is poised to be designated prime minister on Monday after winning the support of major parties to form a new government facing a...

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August 31, 2020

Jordan reports its highest daily tally of COVID-19 cases

Jordan reported 73 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, its highest daily tally since the start of the outbreak, Reuters reported quoting the health ministry. The country’s total number...

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August 31, 2020

Israeli delegation plane will fly over Saudi airspace to UAE

An airliner carrying Israeli and US delegations to the UAE on Monday will fly over Saudi Arabia, according to a source familiar with the itinerary, in what would be...

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August 31, 2020

Trump adviser sees more Arab, Muslim partners for Israel after UAE deal

US President Donald Trump’s national security adviser said on Sunday more Arab and Muslim countries were likely to follow the United Arab Emirates in normalising relations with Israel, reports...

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