Update: US says Saudi prince approved Khashoggi murder but spares him sanctions

 Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi (L) and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States for thefirst time publicly accused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ofapproving the gruesome murder of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi,unveiling a raft of punitive measures but stopping short of targeting…

UN, European states call on Israel to halt demolitions

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nationsand European members of the Security Council called on Israel tostop demolitions of Bedouin settlements in the Jordan Valley, and forhumanitarian access to the community living in Humsa Al-Baqaia. In a joint statement at the end of a monthly session of the…

Covid-19: US set to approve third vaccine, but fears grow for poorer nations

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US panel recommendedJohnson & Johnson’s one-dose Covid-19 shot for emergency approval, as some of the world’s most powerful countries issued a unified call for better vaccine access for poorer nations. The United States is the world’s hardest-hit country, and its emergency useauthorization — which…

US report says Saudi crown prince approved operation to “capture or kill” Khashoggi

Oct 15, 2018: A Turkish team entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul to conduct a search over the disappearance of the Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (NNN-Xinhua) — A declassified US intelligence report released on Friday assessed Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud…

Covid-19: Global deaths reach 2,508,786

PARIS, Feb 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The novel coronavirus has killed at least 2,508,786 people since the outbreak emerged in China in December 2019. At least 112,955,460 cases of coronavirus have been registered. Of these, at least 69,278,500 are now considered recovered. These figures are based on daily tolls provided by…

Eradicating Absolute Poverty Amid Pandemic To Benefit World: UAE Ambassador

BEIJING, Feb 27 (NNN-WAM) – The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) ambassador to China, Ali Obaid Al Dhaheri, praised China’s achievements of eradicating absolute poverty, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The achievements showed the country’s high-standard planning, and will have ripple effect globally, and benefit the whole world, the ambassador said, in…

Iran Vows To Continue Support For Syria In Anti-Terror War

TEHRAN, Feb 27 (NNN-TASNIM) – Iran will keep supporting the Syrian government in the fight against terrorism, Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said in a telephone conversation with the Syrian Foreign Minister, Faisal Mekdad, yesterday. Zarif reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic will continue its support for Syria in various…

Lebanese Army Receives Aid From Egypt

BEIRUT, Feb 26 (NNN-NNA) – The Lebanese army received yesterday, medicines, medical equipment and five tonnes of food products from Egypt. Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon, Yasser Alawi, said on the occasion that, Egypt’s support for Lebanon will continue, as long as there is need for it. “This is our duty…

Hamas Releases 45 Prisoners In Gaza Strip Ahead Of Elections

GAZA, Feb 26 (NNN-WAFA) – The Islamic Hamas movement said yesterday, it has released 45 prisoners from its jails in the Gaza Strip, ahead of the general elections. The Hamas-run interior ministry said, the release of the prisoners is “a goodwill gesture aimed to prepare a positive atmosphere for holding…

Feature: Kuwaitis Celebrate National, Liberation Days Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 26 (NNN-KUNA) – Kuwaitis celebrate their national and liberation days on Feb 25 and 26 every year. This year, its 60th National Day and 30th Liberation Day are celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions. The government cancelled nationwide celebrations, amid fears of the spread of the virus and to…
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