Day: May 19, 2021

No longer silent, Gulf Arab citizens express anger at Israel

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The ongoing bloodshed in the Gaza Strip has unleashed a chorus of voices across Gulf Arab states that are fiercely critical of Israel and emphatically supportive of Palestinians. The vocal opposition to Israel, expressed in street protests, on social media and in newspaper columns, comes just months after pacts […]

US-Russia showdown looms as top diplomats meet in Iceland

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May 19, 2021 The talks are preparations for a summit between President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin next month, previewing what is likely to be a difficult and contentious exchange. By Associated Press Top diplomats from the United States and Russia are set to square off this week in Iceland for their first […]