Four Turkish former soldiers sentenced to life for 2016 coup bid
A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced four former soldiers to life in jail for their roles in a failed 2016 bid to oust President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, state news agency … Read More
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Lebanese pound slightly up against dollar
The Lebanese pound marginally went up on the black market Wednesday, trading at LL11,800 against the dollar.
Five killed in Myanmar as troops open fire on protesters
Myanmar troops fired at anti-coup protesters on Wednesday, killing at least five people and wounding several, media said, as activists defied a bloody crackdown and internet blockade by the ruling … Read More
‘A biological Fukushima’: Brazil COVID-19 deaths on track to pass worst of U.S. wave
Brazil’s brutal surge in COVID-19 deaths will soon surpass the worst of a record January wave in the United States, scientists forecast, with fatalities climbing for the first time above … Read More
Egypt, Sudan say no progress in talks over Ethiopia’s dam
Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia failed to make progress in the latest round of African Union-led talks to resolve their years-long dispute over a controversial dam that Ethiopia is building on … Read More
Iraq, Saudi Arabia sign five accords during Iraqi PM’s visit to Riyadh: Saudi TV
Iraq and Saudi Arabia signed five agreements on Wednesday during a visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to Riyadh, the Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya TV channel reported.
Saudi-led coalition destroys explosive-laden drone launched by Yemen’s Houthis: state TV
The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen intercepted and destroyed an explosive-laden drone launched by Iran-aligned Houthis towards the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait on Tuesday, Saudi state TV reported.
Iran cargo ship attacked in Red Sea: Al Arabiya TV
An Iranian cargo ship has come under attack in the Red Sea, Al Arabiya TV reported on Tuesday, quoting unnamed sources.
Netanyahu asked to form new government, but faces long odds
Israel’s president on Tuesday handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the difficult task of trying to form a new government, giving the embattled Israeli leader a chance to extend his lengthy … Read More
Vinicius double puts Real Madrid on top against Liverpool
Vinicius Junior scored twice as Real Madrid made Liverpool pay for more defensive errors Tuesday, a 3-1 victory putting them in sight of the Champions League semifinals.