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Iran police disperse student protest at air crash tribute
Iran police disperse student protest at air crash tribute Students chanted slogans denouncing ‘liars’ and demanded resignation and prosecution of those responsible for downing plane and initial cover-up MEE and agencies Sat, 01/11/2020 – 19:53 Iranian students protest after tribute for victims of Ukraine Airlines disaster at...
Iran plane crash: What we know – and what we don’t
Iran plane crash: What we know – and what we don’t US officials say an Iranian air defences accidentally brought PS752 down which Tehran has denied. But what do we actually know for sure so far? Dania Akkad Fri, 01/10/2020 – 09:35 People stand near the wreckage of Ukraine International Airlines flight which crashed …read...
Iran to download plane black box after missile blamed for crash
Iran to download plane black box after missile blamed for crash US, Canadian and French representatives to travel to Tehran as part of investigation into Ukrainian flight MEE and agencies Fri, 01/10/2020 – 13:10 An image grab from footage obtained from the state-run Iran Press news agency shows what Iran’s civil aviation says is...
US officials believe Iran accidentally shot down passenger plane, say reports
US officials believe Iran accidentally shot down passenger plane, say reports Iran has suggested technical difficulties led to crash, while investigators remain cautious about US media claims MEE staff Thu, 01/09/2020 – 17:12 A Ukraine airliner that crashed in Iran, killing all 176 passengers, was most likely brought down accidentally by...
Plane carrying at least 170 passengers crashes shortly after leaving Tehran
Plane carrying at least 170 passengers crashes shortly after leaving Tehran Iranian media outlets said the crash was likely due to mechanical failures MEE staff Wed, 01/08/2020 – 05:09 The plane was operated by Ukraine International Airlines (AFP/File photo) …read more Source:: Middle East...
Protesters in US rally against prospect of war with Iran
Protesters in US rally against prospect of war with Iran Protester’s sign reads: ‘Need a distraction? Start of a war.’ Trump faces trial in Senate following his impeachment by House of Representatives in Ukraine scandal MEE and agencies Sat, 01/04/2020 – 21:40 Protesters demonstrate outside White House, in New York’s...
Cargo ship collides into Istanbul coastline, closing the Bosphorus Strait
Cargo ship collides into Istanbul coastline, closing the Bosphorus Strait Istanbul’s governor said the Liberian-flagged Songa Iridium cargo ship faced engine failure when it ran aground MEE staff Fri, 12/27/2019 – 14:43 Erdogan used the incident to renew calls for the construction of a new canal in Istanbul (Screengrab) …read...
We asked Arab and Muslim Americans about impeachment. Here’s what they said
We asked Arab and Muslim Americans about impeachment. Here’s what they said Some activists say focus should be on 2020 elections. Others insist impeachment is necessary to hold Trump accountable Umar A Farooq Wed, 12/18/2019 – 21:47 House Democrats started impeachment inquiry against Trump in September (AFP) …read more Source::...
Israeli press review: Racist abuse against Ethiopian Israeli goes viral
Israeli press review: Racist abuse against Ethiopian Israeli goes viral Meanwhile, Israeli pilots say they are pressured to find Gaza targets based on quantity, not quality, and Russia and Israel engage in tit-for-tat interrogation at airports MEE staff Wed, 12/18/2019 – 11:56 In September, Ethiopian Israelis took part in demonstrations...
Washington still committed to supporting Lebanese army, US official says
Washington still committed to supporting Lebanese army, US official says Diplomat says hold on aid to Lebanese military was not related to anti-corruption protests in Lebanon Ali Harb Wed, 12/04/2019 – 21:42 Lebanese soldiers stand between Hezbollah supporters and anti-government demonstrators in Beirut on 25 November (AFP) …read more...
