Category: World
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Israel’s president chooses Netanyahu to remain PM
After a contentious election, with no party winning enough to seats to form a majority coalition, Israel’s president Reuven Rivlin choose Benjamin Netanyahu to remain as Prime Minister. He will likely need the support of a small Arab Islamist party, and one of his partners, the Religious Zionists, have an openly racist platform and say…
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U.S. and Iran beginning indirect nuclear talks
The Biden administration is moving ahead bringing the U.S. back into the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. Talks are beginning with intermediaries. However, Iran says sanctions must be removed before it will agree to resume the agreement. The Associated Press has the story: Intermediaries begin negotiation efforts between the U.S. and Iran to resume the…
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Recording: Jordanians tried to silence former Prince
Former Jordanian Crown Prince Hamzah released a recording showing that Jordanian authorities tried to silence him from criticizing King Abdullah II, his half-brother. Gen. Yousef Huneiti is heard telling him he is being placed under house arrest for meeting with individuals who “started talking more than they should.” The Associated Press has the story: Recording…
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Turkey detains former admirals over coup concerns
The government of Turkey is not taking any chances when it comes to risks of another military coup. Ten retired admirals were detained after they held a midnight meeting supportive of an international shipping treaty, something that could be interpreted as supporting a military coup. The Associated Press has the story: Ten retired admirals detained…
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Jordan’s king steps into stepbrother drama
Jordan’s King Abdullah II has stepped into the fray involving claims by his stepbrother, a former crown prince, that he is being held under house arrest. The palace said Abdullah’s paternal uncle Prince Hassan has been asked to speak to Prince Hamzah, and Hamzah has confirmed his loyalty. The U.S. has sided with Abdullah. The…
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Putin signs law allowing him more terms in office
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been able to stay in office for over 20 years by getting the presidential term limit law revised. On Monday, he signed a law giving him the ability to run for two more six-year terms. The Associated Press has the story: Russian President Vladimir Putin can now potentially hold office…
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Arab and international support for Jordan’s stability.
Arab and international support for Jordan’s stability. As a result of the measures taken by the Jordanian security authorities and the ongoing investigations regarding a possible conspiracy against the regime in Amman, several U.S. allies has expressed their full support for Jordan. King Mohammed VI of Morocco, first to support Jordan The United States expressed…
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Jordan King’s half-brother may be under house arrest
A rift in the royal family that rules Jordan may involve putting King Abdullah II’s half-brother under house arrest. The regime denies the arrest, but admits Prince Hamzah has been asked to “stop some movements and activities that are being used to target Jordan’s security and stability.” Hamzah released a videotaped statement about it, criticizing…
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French sports ministry: Most of the sexual victims were under 15
French sports ministry: Most of the sexual victims were under 15 PARIS (AP) — A year-long, nationwide French effort to uncover and combat sexual violence in sports has identified more than 400 coaches, teachers and others suspected of abuse or covering it up. Most of the victims were under 15, according to data released Friday…
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Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan: Talks on Ethiopian big dam to be resumed
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan: Talks on Ethiopian big dam to be resumed CAIRO (AP) — A new round of talks between three African nations began Saturday, officials said, aimed at resolving a yearslong dispute over a giant dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile River’s main tributary. The three-day talks are taking place in Kinshasa, the…