Israel Reports 873 New COVID-19 Cases, 311,724 In Total

JERUSALEM, Oct 28 (NNN-MA’AN) – Israel’s Ministry of Health reported 873 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, bringing the total cases to 311,724. The number of death cases reached 2,483, with 30 new fatalities, while the number of patients in serious condition decreased, from 496 to 467, out of 819 patients currently…

Calls for boycott of French products grow after Macron’s Islam remarks

Emmanuel Macron, President of France ANKARA, Oct 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Calls to boycott French goods have gained momentum in Muslim countries in response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s support for cartoons depicting Islam’s prophet Mohammed. France “will not give up our cartoons,” Macron said after French teacher Samuel Paty was…

President Sisi Re-Imposes State Of Emergency In Egypt

CAIRO, Oct 27 (NNN-MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt, issued a decree, to renew the state of emergency nationwide, for three months, with effect from yesterday, state-run Ahram newspaper said. “The armed forces and the police will take necessary measures to fight terrorism and its finance, maintain security…

UN: Used car exports from developed countries cause air pollution

Between 2015 and 2018, 14 million used light-duty vehicles were exported worldwide NAIROBI, Oct 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Millions of used vehicles exported from Europe, the United States and Japan to the developing world contribute significantly to air pollution, according to a report by the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP). The exported…

Syrian FM Confirms Upcoming Int’l Conference On Syrian Refugees

DAMASCUS, Oct 26 (NNN-SANA) – Syrian Foreign Minister, Walid al-Moallem, confirmed the Syrian government’s resolve to convene an international conference on Syrian refugees, in Damascus in Nov. Al-Moallem expressed the Syrian government’s willingness to hold the conference, about the return of Syrian refugees, during his meeting with visiting UN special…

Iraqi Demonstrators Return To Streets Demanding Anti-Corruption Reforms

BAGHDAD, Oct 26 (NNN-NINA) – Thousands of Iraqis demonstrated yesterday, in the capital Baghdad, and several provinces in central and south of the country, to mark the anniversary of the mass anti-government protests that demanded comprehensive corruption reforms. Hundreds of protesters rallied in al-Tahrir Square in the morning, to demand…

COVID-19 Cases In Iran Rise To 568,896; Iraq Sees Decrease In Daily Infections

CAIRO, Oct 26 (NNN-MENA) – Iran’s COVID-19 cases increased to 568,896 yesterday, with an addition of 6,191 new infections. Meanwhile, an Iraqi health official said, the country is witnessing a decrease in daily infections during the last month. The pandemic has so far claimed 32,616 lives in Iran, the hardest-hit…

Boycott French products’ launched over Pres Macron’s Islam comments

French President, Emmanuel Macron PARIS, Oct 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Several Arab trade associations have announced the boycott of French products, protesting the recent comments made by President Emmanuel Macron on Islam.Earlier this month, Macron pledged to fight “Islamist separatism”, which he said was threatening to take control in some Muslim…

France recalls Turkey envoy after Erdogan says Macron needs ‘mental check’

Macron hailed Samuel Paty, who was beheaded for showing cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, as “the face of the Republic”  PARIS. Oct 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) —France has recalled its ambassador to Turkey for consultations after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan insulted his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. He said Macron needed a mental health check…

‘Ignition of new war:’ Sudan political parties reject Israel deal

Dozens of Sudanese people demonstrated in the capital Khartoum KHARTOUM, Oct 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Sudanese political parties have rejected the government’s decision to normalise relations with Israel, with officials saying they will form an opposition front against the agreement. Dozens of Sudanese people demonstrated in the capital Khartoum following the…
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