Day: May 14, 2020

Categories World

Still in the grip of Covid-19, US & Poland plan to practice defeating enemy on NATO’s ‘eastern flank’

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The coronavirus pandemic still blighting the United States, Poland and the rest of Europe won’t stop the US Army from holding large-scale drills that come shortly after Warsaw declared Russia a mortal threat. … Read More >Still in the grip of Covid-19, US & Poland plan to practice defeating enemy on NATO’s ‘eastern flank’

Categories Middle East

Over 16Mln Yemenis Could Be Infected With Novel Coronavirus – Yemen Social Fund Official

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Well over half of Yemen’s population, or 16 million residents, could be infected with the novel coronavirus, Yemen Social Fund for Development Monitoring and Evaluation Head Lamis Al-Iryani said in an event live-streamed by the United States Institute of Peace. … Read More >Over 16Mln Yemenis Could Be Infected With Novel Coronavirus – Yemen Social Fund Official

Categories Russia

We Respond With Words’: Russia Will Not Revoke NYT, FT’s Accreditation Over False COVID-19 Reports

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The Russian Foreign Ministry has declined a request by a Federal Assembly commission to revoke accreditation for the New York Times and Financial Times newspapers following a slew of false reporting on the country’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read More >We Respond With Words’: Russia Will Not Revoke NYT, FT’s Accreditation Over False COVID-19 Reports

Categories Middle East

Hezbollah Chief Accuses IDF of Boasting About ‘Fictitious Victories’ Against Iran in Syria

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The Lebanese political and militant group leader’s remarks come in the wake of comments by Israel’s defence minister last week warning that Tel Aviv would not stop its operations in Syria until Iran and its proxies left the country. … Read More >Hezbollah Chief Accuses IDF of Boasting About ‘Fictitious Victories’ Against Iran in Syria

Categories Middle East

After Denying Aid and Blocking IMF Loan, US Accuses Iran of Trying to ‘Foment Terror’ Amid Pandemic

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The Islamic Republic became one of the first countries in the world to suffer a surge in novel coronavirus cases, but has since gone on to successfully curb infection rates, ease restrictions, and even create a homegrown serology-based test kit that it hopes to export abroad. … Read More >After Denying Aid and Blocking IMF Loan, US Accuses Iran of Trying to ‘Foment Terror’ Amid Pandemic

Categories Middle East

Iran to Provide Harsh Response to Any Military Escapade by US, Ambassador to Russia Warns

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Iran will provide a harsh response to any military escapade that US President Donald Trump may resort to, Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has said in an interview, commenting on Trump’s veto of a congressional resolution limiting his ability to conduct military operations against Iran without congressional approval. … Read More >Iran to Provide Harsh Response to Any Military Escapade by US, Ambassador to Russia Warns

Categories Middle East

Pompeo Says US Will Consistently Support Israeli Nation’s Right to Defend Itself

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I want to express my condolences for the soldier that was killed yesterday and reminds us all of the importance of making sure that people all across Israel have the right to defend itself and America will consistently support you in that effort,” Pompeo said. … Read More >Pompeo Says US Will Consistently Support Israeli Nation’s Right to Defend Itself

Categories USA

‘The Onion can’t keep up with CNN’: Network’s coronavirus town hall to feature… expert Greta Thunberg

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CNN’s latest installment of its ‘Facts and Fears’ town hall on the coronavirus pandemic will feature teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg as one of its experts. What expertise Thunberg can offer on the virus is a mystery. … Read More >‘The Onion can’t keep up with CNN’: Network’s coronavirus town hall to feature… expert Greta Thunberg