Day: March 13, 2020

Russia slams Israel over recent attacks in Syria

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BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The Russian Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova denounced the arbitrary Israeli airstrikes in Syria, claiming that they are contributing to heightening tensions in the region. “Israel’s continued unilateral aerial bombardment of Syrian territory is a violation of the sovereignty of the neighboring Arab countries and a cause for concern,” Zakharova […]

Iranian general killed in US air strike targeting Hezbollah headquarters in Iraq

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 Friday 3/3/13 04:38 AM Abu Dhabi time An Iraqi Ministry of Defense official said on Friday that General Siamand Mashhadani, a leader of the Iranian Quds Force, was killed Thursday night in a US air raid in Iraq. The official confirmed, in statements to Al-Ain News, that the raid that killed Siamand was in the […]

Despite fears and stigma, most recover from coronavirus illness

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Despite fears and stigma, most recover from coronavirus illness At least 60,000 people have recovered from COVID-19, with most reporting only mild symptoms no worse than a cold or flu By Carla K. Johnson and Victoria Milko Today, 4:10 am SEATTLE, Washington (AP) — Amid all the fears, quarantines and stockpiling of food, it has […]

Turkey downplays Holocaust in migrant crises with Greece

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Turkey insulted the memory of the Holocaust this week in comments directed against Greece. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN MARCH 13, 2020 06:38 Turkey insulted the memory of the Holocaust this week in comments directed against Greece. Turkey has sent thousands of refugees to the border with Greece after preventing refugees for years from fleeing Turkey. […]