Update: Iraq crackdown kills nearly 40 after Iran mission torched

BAGHDAD, Nov 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iraq’s protest-hit cities saw oneof their bloodiest days yet on Thursday as a government crackdown killednearly 40 demonstrators following the dramatic torching of an Iranianconsulate. The country’s capital and south have been rocked by the worst street unrestsince the 2003 US-led invasion that toppled Saddam…

Turkey and Libya sign deal on maritime zones in the Mediterranean

ISTANBUL, Nov 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Turkey and Libya’s internationally recognized government have signed an agreement on maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean Sea as well as a deal on expanded security and military cooperation, the Turkish government said. There were no immediate details on the maritime accord, which could further complicate…

Iraq PM sacks new commander after 25 killed in crackdown: state TV

BAGHDAD, Nov 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Iraq’s Prime Minister Adel AbdelMahdi sacked the military commander he had dispatched earlier inthe day to “restore order” to a protest-hit southern city after a crackdownthere killed 25 protesters. Abdel Mahdi, who is also the commander-in-chief of Iraq’s armed forces,had ordered military chiefs to deploy…

Bangladesh-Turkey hold home minister level meeting in Ankara

DHAKA, Nov 29 (NNN-BSS) — A home-minister level meeting between Bangladesh and Turkey was held at the conference room of the Turkish Home Ministry in Ankara. Bangladesh Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal led a 20-member Bangladeshi delegation while Turkish Home Minister Suleyman Soylu led his country’s side, said an official…

Riyadh will always stay beside Dhaka on Rohingya issue, Saudi CGS tells PM

DHAKA, Nov 29 (NNN-BSS) — Visiting Chief of General Staff (CGS) of Saudi Armed Forces General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al- Ruwaili highly appreciated the role of Bangladesh in Rohingya issue and said Riyadh will always stay beside Dhaka on this issue. He said this during a courtesy call on Prime…

UAE-Rehabilitated Yemeni Airport Receives First Flight After Five Years Of Suspension

ADEN, Nov 28 (NNN-WAM) — A flight managed, on Wednesday, to land at the international airport in Yemen’s southeastern province of Hadramout, following five years of suspension due to the years-long military conflict. A Hadramout local authority said, “UAE successfully completed the reconstruction process of the Riyan airport in Hadramout…

Qatar Emir, Palestinian President Discuss Latest Developments

DOHA, Nov 28 (NNN-QNA) – Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met in Doha on Wednesday, with Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, to discuss latest developments and means to boost bilateral relations. According to the Qatari royal court, the Emir and Abbas exchanged views on issues of mutual…

Jordan Receives Military Grant From France

AMMAN, Nov 28 (NNN-PETRA) – Jordan, on Wednesday, received 20 military vehicles, as a grant from France, it was reported. The vehicles were handed over to Jordan, at a ceremony in the capital, Amman, where assistant for the chairman of joint chief of staff for planning and organisation, Hilal Khawaldeh,…

Lebanon’s Gas Stations Announce Open Strike

BEIRUT, Nov 28 (NNN-NNA) – The Lebanese Syndicate of Gas Station Owners, announced Wednesday, that, it will start an open strike on Thursday (today), because of its huge losses caused by the increase in the price of U.S. currency to the Lebanese pounds. Gas stations in Lebanon are losing money…

Iraqi Demonstrators Burn Iranian Consulate In Iraq’s Najaf

BAGHDAD, Nov 28 (NNN-NINA) – Angry protesters, on Wednesday, burned the Iranian consulate in the holy Shiite city of Najaf, while security forces imposed a curfew in the city, a security source said. Dozens of demonstrators rallied outside the Iranian consulate in the evening, before they broke into the building…
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