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UK reiterates desire for two-state solution

Author:  daniel fountain ID:  1584211814606202100 Sat, 2020-03-14 21:51 LONDON: Britain on Friday renewed its commitment “to working to help advance a negotiated two-state solution that delivers peace for both Israelis and Palestinians.” In one of his first meetings with an … read more

Lebanon to declare emergency after a severe storm

Author:  daniel fountain ID:  1584208816796029300 Sat, 2020-03-14 21:01 BEIRUT: Lebanese people experienced terror on Thursday night when a severe storm ravaged mountain and coastal regions, uprooted trees, caused floods and destroyed cars, refugee tents and public statues. Several flights were … read more

Iran reports 85 new virus deaths

Sat, 2020-03-14 02:02 TEHRAN: Iranian forces will clear the streets nationwide within 24 hours and all citizens will be checked for the new coronavirus in a bid to halt its spread, the military said Friday. A newly formed commission has … read more

Egyptians fight stormy weather with humor 

Author:  Sat, 2020-03-14 00:47 CAIRO: Weather forecasts warned of a wave of aggressive wind and rain from Thursday to Saturday (March 12-14). Consequently, the government gave people the day off on Thursday and advised them to not leave their houses … read more