Anti-nuclear group sounds warning at Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Norway
The winners of the Nobel Peace Prize, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), on Sunday warned mankind’s destruction is just one “impulsive tantrum away” as the United States and North Korea exchange warlike threats over the nation’s nuclear tests. ICAN activist and Hiroshima survivor Setsuko Thurlow speaks at Oslo City Hall. Photo: Terje […]
Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital ‘null and void,’ Erdoğan says
10 December, 2017 Comments Off on Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital ‘null and void,’ Erdoğan says
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Sunday condemned the Israeli invasion of Palestine, accusing the country of expanding its borders through state-terror and occupation since 1947, and stressed that the U.S.-decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital was “null and void.” Speaking at a Justice and Development Party (AK Party) event in northeastern Turkey’s Sivas, Erdoğan […]
Continue reading …A bromance that shakes the Middle East
10 December, 2017 Comments Off on A bromance that shakes the Middle East
It has been called “The story of the two princes”. The newfound friendship between Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Donald Trump’s grandson. But it is a friendship that shakes about. Not least, it has increased tensions in the Middle East’s cold war between Saudi Arabia and Iran. It was in secret that Jared Kushner, son-in-law and adviser to […]
Continue reading …North Korea says naval blockade will trigger war
10 December, 2017 Comments Off on North Korea says naval blockade will trigger war
North Korea has again hit out at a U.S. suggestion of a naval blockade, saying any such action would be considered a declaration of war. Pyongyang said such a move would be a “wanton violation of the country’s sovereignty and dignity” that would be considered a declaration of war, the state-run Rodong Shinmun reported Sunday. […]
Continue reading …Military parade to celebrate victory against Islamic State in Iraq
10 December, 2017 Comments Off on Military parade to celebrate victory against Islamic State in Iraq
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The military parade of Iraqi troops has started to celebrate the victory against Islamic State members, according to Prime Minister’s office. Iraq holds military parade to celebrate victory against Islamic State. In a statement on Sunday, the office said, “the military parade of Iraqi troops began in attendance of the Commander-in-chief of the […]
Continue reading …Bahraini delegation visits Israel
10 December, 2017 Comments Off on Bahraini delegation visits Israel
Amid ongoing controversy over the US decision to move its embassy to Jerusalem, a Bahraini delegation has arrived in Israel to “send a message of peace”, according to media reports. Members of ”This is Bahrain” group will stay in Israel for four days [Screen capture: Hadashot TV] A report in the Times of Israel on Sunday said the […]
Continue reading …Arab states urge US to abandon Jerusalem move
10 December, 2017 Comments Off on Arab states urge US to abandon Jerusalem move
Arab foreign ministers on Sunday urged the United States to abandon its decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, saying the move would increase violence throughout the region. The announcement by President Donald Trump on Wednesday was a “dangerous violation of international law” and had no legal impact, the Arab League said in a statement […]
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