Turkish police detain dozens of student protesters
Turkish police on Friday detained dozens of students protesting against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s appointment of a party loyalist as the head of a top Istanbul university.
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Norway keeps AstraZeneca vaccine on hold for another three weeks
Norway will delay a decision on whether to resume the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine until April 15, the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (FHI) said on Friday.
US goes ahead with $1.15 bn for Sudan reforms
The United States confirmed Friday it has assisted Sudan with more than $1 billion to help clear arrears at the World Bank as it hailed reforms by the civilian-backed government.
Maritime traffic jam grows outside blocked Suez Canal
A maritime traffic jam grew to more than 200 vessels Friday outside the Suez Canal and some vessels began changing course as dredgers worked frantically to free a giant container … Read More
US-Moroccan YouTuber jailed over ‘insults’ to state
A court in Casablanca has sentenced a Moroccan-American YouTuber to three months in jail for “insulting” the state, his family said.
Watch Roberto Martinez say it would be a ‘big mistake’ to boycott Qatar 2022
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez tells CNN that it would be “a big mistake” to boycott the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, saying it would be an “easy escape” as opposed … Read More
Aoun submits financial disclosure to Constitutional Council
President Michel Aoun met with the President of the Constitutional Council Judge Tanous Meshleb Friday and submitted a statement on the financial disclosure, in accordance with the Illicit Enrichment Law.
Egypt train crash kills 32: ministry
At least 32 people were killed and 66 injured Friday when two trains collided in southern Egypt, the health ministry said, the latest deadly rail accident to hit the country.
Combilift finds dangerous substances in Zahrani plant: Diab
Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab said Friday that German company Combilift report had found dangerous chemicals at oil installations in Zahrani.
World Bank: food prices in Lebanon highest in MENA
The World Bank said that Lebanon has the highest food prices in the MENA region as inflation continues to take its heavy toll on most classes in the country.