By Patricia Zengerle
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to advance a $901 billion bill setting policy for the Pentagon, sending the massive piece of legislation to the White House, which has said…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Athelete on Iranian death row at ‘imminent’ risk of execution, rights groups warn
PARIS — An Iranian boxer sentenced to death on charges of membership of an outlawed group is at imminent risk of execution after his request for a retrial was rejected, rights groups and the exiled opposition said on Wednesday.
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Israel's Netanyahu approves $35B natural gas megadeal with Egypt
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel will sell Egypt natural gas worth $35 billion, in the biggest-ever deal of its kind for the country.
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The significance of Turkey’s absence from Gaza discussions
The significance of Turkey’s absence from Gaza discussions | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastWhile the world is not beating down the door to send troops to Gaza as part of the second stage of the Trump peace plan, Ankara has said it…
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Qatar’s prime minister meets US officials as Gaza plan stalls
Sheikh Mohammed’s visit comes as questions mount over Hamas’ disarmament and the role of international troops in post-war Gaza.
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At White House Hanukkah party, Trump says ‘Jewish lobby’ no longer most powerful
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Congress “is becoming antisemitic,” as the “Jewish lobby” is no longer the strongest in Washington, and incorrectly claimed that he had gotten all hostages out of Gaza,…
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Antonio Guterres urges restraint in Yemen after STC advance
Antonio Guterres urges restraint in Yemen after STC advance | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle EastThe separatist Southern Transitional Council says it has taken over the eastern provinces of Hadhramaut and Mahra and is firmly established…
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Israel examines if Iran had role in killing of scientist
Israel examines if Iran had role in killing of scientist | The Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post/Middle East/Iran NewsThis is an assessment that has not yet been verified and is not supported at this stage by official findings from the investigative…
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UN chief Guterres urges maximum restraint in Yemen after separatist advance
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 17 (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday urged all parties in Yemen to exercise maximum restraint after an advance by southern separatists that risks rekindling a…
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