Section: Middle East Eye (The United Kingdom)
Iran blames misaligned radar for ‘human error’ in downing of Ukrainian plane
Iran blames misaligned radar for ‘human error’ in downing of Ukrainian plane Iran’s civil aviation body releases new report into downing that led to the death of 176 people MEE and agencies Sun, 07/12/2020 – 09:33 Iranians in the capital Tehran walk past a poster honouring the victims of a Ukrainian passenger jet...
Canada, Sweden pave way for compensation talks with Iran on downed plane
Canada, Sweden pave way for compensation talks with Iran on downed plane 176 people died when Flight 752 was accidentally struck by two Iranian missiles in January MEE and agencies Fri, 07/03/2020 – 08:33 The agreement signed by five countries could pave the way for families of victims to receive compensation (AFP) …read more Source::...
Israel annexation: Proposed legislation would ban US aid from funding plan
Israel annexation: Proposed legislation would ban US aid from funding plan A dozen US senators introduce amendment to Pentagon budget that would prohibit use of military assistance to Israel to facilitate annexation Ali Harb Fri, 07/03/2020 – 00:26 Israeli security forces chase Palestinians protesting against plan to annex parts of occupied...
US Democrats push toothless letter warning Israel against West Bank annexation
US Democrats push toothless letter warning Israel against West Bank annexation Letter says annexation may jeopardise Israel’s relations with Europe and Arab countries, but mentions no consequences for US-Israeli ties Ali Harb Thu, 06/18/2020 – 01:15 Letter frames annexation as bad for Israel, addresses its government in advisory tone...
Coronavirus: Turks stream outside for first lockdown-free weekend in almost two months
Coronavirus: Turks stream outside for first lockdown-free weekend in almost two months President Tayyip Erdogan is said to be taking risk canceling lockdowns for sake of Turkey’s economy MEE and agencies Sun, 06/07/2020 – 00:45 People have lunch on Saturday at Istanbul’s Poyrazkoy Beach next to Bosphorus as Yavuz Sultan Selim...
Netanyahu says Palestinians in annexed land will not be offered Israeli citizenship
Netanyahu says Palestinians in annexed land will not be offered Israeli citizenship Residents in the Jordan Valley will live in isolated communities under Israeli security control but under PA rule, prime minister says MEE staff Thu, 05/28/2020 – 13:32 Israeli soldiers stand at attention as Palestinian demonstrators take part in a protest...
Netanyahu says annexing Jordan Valley an ‘historic opportunity’
Netanyahu says annexing Jordan Valley an ‘historic opportunity’ The Israeli prime minister said that Palestinians had to make concessions without a negotiation process MEE staff Thu, 05/28/2020 – 13:32 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a cabinet meeting of the new government in the Knesset in Jerusalem, 24 May...
Turkey’s launching a Russian news site, but its manager insists it comes in peace
Turkey’s launching a Russian news site, but its manager insists it comes in peace Media has created much acrimony between the occasionally competitive powers, though a TRT official claims they are not there to fan the flames Ragip Soylu Wed, 05/27/2020 – 12:31 TRT’s Russian service publishes news, columns and broadcasts...
Russian fighters reportedly flown out of western Libya after Haftar retreat
Russian fighters reportedly flown out of western Libya after Haftar retreat Departure of Russian mercenaries would be another blow to LNA of eastern Libyan military leader Khalifa Haftar and his foreign allies MEE and agencies Sun, 05/24/2020 – 23:06 Forces loyal to Libya’s UN-recognised GNA parade captured Russian-made Pantsir...
Lebanon at risk of major food crisis, warns prime minister
Lebanon at risk of major food crisis, warns prime minister Hassan Diab says many people may soon find it hard to afford bread due to effects of financial crisis and coronavirus MEE and agencies Thu, 05/21/2020 – 13:38 Diab blamed decades of political mismanagement and corruption for a lack of investment in agriculture …read more...
