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May 14, 2020

Iraq judiciary asks parliament to remove immunity of 28 deputies

Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council yesterday asked parliament to lift the immunity of 28 deputies in order for them to be investigated on charges including corruption and defamation, Anadolu Agency reported. A...

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May 14, 2020

Gaza marks International Hummus Day

IMAGES: Gaza mosques lie empty as fear of coronavirus rises ...

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May 14, 2020

Russia, China boycott UNSC meeting on Syria chemical weapons

Russia and China on Tuesday boycotted a “closed-door” video conference held by the United Nations Security Council to discuss chemical weapons in Syria. A diplomat, who requested anonymity said...

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May 14, 2020

UAE-backed forces call for ‘rebellion against Yemen government’

UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) yesterday called for “starting a rebellion and militant confrontation against the government forces in Yemen’s eastern city of Hadhramaut.” “To all tribes, youth...

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May 14, 2020

WFP: Food prices rise in Yemen due to coronavirus

The coronavirus has led to a rise in food prices in Yemen, World Food Programme (WFP) warned yesterday. “Rising food prices caused by #Covid19 pandemic will hit vulnerable families the hardest,”...

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May 14, 2020

Temperature checks, masks the new normal for air travel, says Dubai airport CEO

Temperature screening and face masks will become common sights at airports to mitigate the spread of the new coronavirus but physical distancing could make flying more expensive, the head...

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May 14, 2020

What is Turkey up to in Libya?

The latest statement from Turkey about Libya was issued on 10 May by the Foreign Ministry, which threatened the Libyan National Army (LNA) if it targets any Turkish interests...

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May 14, 2020

United Nations expects poverty in Iraq to double to 40% in 2020

Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert announced on Tuesday that the poverty rate in Iraq would double to 40 per cent...

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May 14, 2020

Algeria presidency: ‘Adulterated fuel is a Lebanese internal issue’

A senior official in the Algerian presidency announced on Wednesday that the scandal of imported adulterated fuel from his country, which has recently surfaced in Lebanon, is an internal...

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May 14, 2020

Morocco minister of human rights: ‘Corruption is no less dangerous than coronavirus in threatening country’s security’

A senior Moroccan official has announced that corruption in Morocco is no less dangerous than the newly-emerged coronavirus in threatening the country’s security and stability. Mustafa Ramid, Morocco’s minister...

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