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Hezbollah responsible for Lebanon’s rift with Saudi Arabia, says former PM
Lebanese former Prime Minister Saad Hariri said on Friday that Iran-backed Hezbollah was responsible for the rift with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.
“The responsibility, first and foremost, in this regard lies with Hezbollah,…
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Child among 13 civilians killed by Houthi ballistic missile
A child was among 13 people killed when a missile fired by Yemeni rebels struck a tribal leader’s home south of the strategic city of Marib, military and medical sources said on Friday.
“A Houthi ballistic missile hit the house of Sheikh…
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Sudan coup leader says technocrat will lead new government, ousted PM could return
Sudan's military coup leader, facing pressure at home and abroad to restore power to civilians, said a technocratic prime minister could be announced in a week.
He left the door open for the man he ousted to return and form the new…
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Saudi Arabia orders Lebanon envoy to leave, recalls its ambassador to country
Saudi Arabia recalled its ambassador to Lebanon on Friday for consultations and requested the departure of Lebanon's envoy to the Kingdom during the next 48 hours.
The Kingdom also banned all Lebanese imports into the country, Saudi…
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Lebanese information minister facing legal action over controversial Houthi comments
Three lawyers took legal action against Lebanon’s information minister on Thursday, wanting him to be charged and tried in a criminal court for inciting strife and disrupting relations with Arab countries for his “libelous and fabricated”…
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UN Security Council calls for ‘utmost restraint’ from all parties in Sudan
The Security Council on Thursday condemned the “military takeover” in Sudan on Oct. 25, including the suspension of some transitional institutions, the declaration of a state of emergency, and the detention of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok…
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Arab coalition says 105 rebels killed in latest Yemen strikes
The Arab coalition said on Wednesday it killed 105 Houthi rebels in airstrikes around Yemen’s strategic city of Marib.
The coalition, supporting the internationally recognized government, has claimed the deaths of 2,000 Houthis around…
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Supporters prevent Lebanese Forces leader Geagea from attending hearing
Supporters of the Christian Lebanese Forces party on Wednesday blocked roads to leader Samir Geagea’s residence as he failed to turn up for a hearing at army intelligence over fatal clashes in Beirut.
Geagea was summoned to the hearing,…
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Moroccans protest mass vaccination rules; some skirmishes
Demonstrators took to the streets in cities around Morocco on Wednesday, some clashing with police as they denounced the country’s decision to require coronavirus vaccination passes to be allowed to work and enter public venues.
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Lebanon PM says minister’s criticism of Saudi is not government position
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati said late on Tuesday that comments made by a member of his cabinet who criticized the Saudi military intervention in Yemen did not reflect the cabinet’s position.
“Lebanon is keen on having the best…
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