Turkish media reports say gunfire can be heard near a police station in the city of Gaziantep, near the border with Syria. Turkey is on edge following a spate of attacks that have been blamed on Kurdish militants and the Islamic State group.
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Turkey moves to support currency after it hits record low
Turkey’s central bank has moved to support the currency after it hit another record low amid investor concerns that the country might concentrate political power under its president. The central bank effectively freed up $1.5 billion in foreign cash liquidity for the banks by allowing them to reduce the amount of foreign currency they have to hold in reserve.
Israel Troops Shoot Dead Knife-Wielding Palestinian Attacker
The Israeli military says troops have shot dead a Palestinian attacker who tried to stab soldiers in the West Bank. It says Israeli forces were on an arrest raid in the Fara Refugee Camp Tuesday when the Palestinian charged toward them with a knife.
Oil recovers some of its recent losses
Oil markets edged higher today on expectations that at least some planned production cuts would be implemented, making a slight recovery from big losses the previous day over doubts the agreed reductions would rebalance an oversupplied market. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were trading at $55.14 per barrel early this morning, up 20 cents from their last close.
Security Council strongly condemns terrorist attack in Jerusalem that kills four Israelis
New York, Jan 9 : The Security Council has strongly denounced the terrorist attack in Jerusalem yesterday, in which four Israelis were killed and 15 injured. [NK Middle East] In a press statement issued overnight, the Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack and reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
UN agency seeks $813 million to support Palestine refugees fleeing…
New York, Jan 9 : With Palestinians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory – including East Jerusalem – and those who have fled the conflict in Syria, facing humanitarian crises, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East today launched an $813 million emergency aid appeal. [NK Middle East] Speaking to UN News, Pierre Krhenbhl, the Commissioner General for UNRWA said: Palestine refugees are among the worst affected by the conflict.
Yemen: EU-UN partnership to target ‘alarming’ food insecurity
New York, Jan 10 : With 14 million people in Yemen lacking reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food, the European Union has committed 12 million euros to assist the efforts of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization to tackle rising hunger in the strife-torn Gulf of Aden country. [NK Middle East] This is one of the worlds worst humanitarian crises.
Berlina s Brandenburg Gate lit up in solidarity with Israeli truck-ramming victims
The famous Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was lit up in the colors of Israel’s flag in solidarity with the victims of Sunday’s terror attack in Jerusalem that took the lives of four Israeli soldiers. The symbolic gesture on Monday by the Berlin Senate came about in part due to efforts by Green Party Bundestag member Volker Beck and a petition started by a member of the Jewish community.
Coldplay to play 2 Israeli-Palestinian peace concerts near Dead Sea
The concerts, set for Nov. 3 and 4, will be performed at an outdoor location north of the Dead Sea, Israel’s Channel 2 reported Monday. The shows will aim to promote human rights and bring people together, The Times of Israel reported .
Dow Jones Industrial Average Today Slides on Falling Oil Prices
The Dow Jones Industrial Average today slipped thanks to a downturn in crude oil prices, but that didn’t stop the Nasdaq from hitting another record high. Now, here’s a look at today’s most important market events and stocks, plus a preview of Tuesday’s economic calendar.
U.S. Navy destroyer fires warning shots at Iranian vessels: U.S. officials
A U.S. Navy destroyer fired three warning shots at four of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vessels on Sunday after they closed in at a high rate of speed in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. defense officials told Reuters on Monday. The officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said the USS Mahan established radio communication with the boats but they did not respond to requests to slow down.
Be’ah starts waste management operations in Dhofar
Muscat: Oman Environmental Services Holding Company, popularly known as be’ah, started its waste management operations in the Dhofar Governorate on Monday. The operations began in Wilayat Thamriat, and the rest of the wilyats in Dhofar Governorate will follow gradually.
Uk PM May: Wrong to say hard Brexit is inevitable
British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Monday it was wrong to say she was talking about a “hard Brexit”, after the pound fell to two-month lows following an interview she gave on Sunday. The pound dropped after traders felt May had indicated during the interview that Britain would dramatically rework trade ties with the EU after Brexit.
News 24 Mins Ago Battling is, Iraq troops reach bank of Tigris River in Mosul
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World reacts to death of former Iranian leader Rafsanjani
Reactions from around the world to the death of former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who suffered a heart attack Sunday at the age of 82. The foreign minister of the tiny island nation, which long has accused Iran of meddling in its internal affairs, simply said “God bless” Rafsanjani in a post on Twitter. A separate condolence from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Iran said he was “praying to almighty God for his soul to rest in peace and inspire Iran’s president, its people and his family.”
Netanyahu Thanks House For Condemning UN Security Council Resolution
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday for disavowing the UN Security Council’s resolution condemning Israeli settlement activity as a “flagrant violation of international law.” “After the outrageous anti-Israel resolution at the UN, the U.S. House of Representatives voted yesterday resoundingly to support Israel and reject this one-sided resolution,” Netanyahu said .
Putin expresses condolences to Netanyahu over deadly Jerusalem truck attack
News selected on topics and regions – oil and gas, business, politics, IT, the South Caucasus, the Caspian Sea region, Central Asia Ranking of the Azerbaijani banking sector Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday expressed his condolences to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the deadly truck-ramming attack in Jerusalem, Kremlin’s press service said, Sputnik reported. Earlier in the day, a truck rammed into a group of soldiers getting off a bus in Jerusalem.
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Palestinian truck attack kills four Israelis in Jerusalem
A Palestinian rammed his truck into a group of Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem on Sunday, killing four soldiers and wounding 17 others in one of the deadliest attacks of a more than yearlong campaign of violence. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the driver was a supporter of the Islamic State group, and suggested the attack was inspired by similar assaults in Europe, without providing any evidence.
Iran’s ex-president Rafsanjani dies: Agencies
Former Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani died in hospital on Sunday after suffering a heart attack, the ISNA and Fars news agencies reported. He was a pivotal figure in the foundation of the Islamic republic in 1979, and served as president from 1989 to 1997.
The Latest: Hamas praises deadly truck attack in Jerusalem
The Palestinian Hamas movement is praising a truck-ramming attack in Jerusalem that killed four Israelis, but does not claim responsibility. Hamas spokesman Abdul-Latif Qanou called it a “heroic” act and encouraged other Palestinians to do the same and “escalate the resistance.”
Truck strikes Israeli soldiers as they leave bus, killing 4
A truck rammed into a group of Israeli soldiers who were disembarking from a bus in Jerusalem Sunday, killing four people and wounding 15 others, Israeli police and rescue services said. Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said the truck veered off course and rammed into the group.
Netanyahu Offered To Act Against Paper’s Competition in Exchange for Good Press
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under police investigation for suspected corruption, was caught on tape negotiating mutual benefits with an arch-foe, the owner of one of Israel’s largest- selling newspapers, Israeli media reported on Sunday. The report, which Israeli media outlets described as “an earthquake” that could have implications for Netanyahu’s political future, drew no immediate comment from the prime minister or Yedioth Ahronoth daily owner Noni Mozes.
Israeli police: Truck ramming kills 4 in Jerusalem
A truck rammed into a group of Israeli soldiers who were disembarking from a bus in Jerusalem on Sunday, killing four people and wounding 15 others, Israeli police and rescue services said. Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said the truck veered off course and rammed into the group in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood.
Truck attacker plows into Jerusalem crowd, killing at least four
A truck rammed into a crowd on a popular promenade in Jerusalem Sunday, killing at least four soldiers and wounding 15, officials said. The Magen David Adom ambulance service said four 20-year-olds had been pronounced dead.
Netanyahu tried to negotiate a good press in return for benefits-media
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under police investigation for suspected corruption, was caught on tape negotiating mutual benefits with an arch-foe, the owner of one of Israel’s largest-selling newspapers, Israeli media reported on Sunday. The report, which Israeli media outlets described as “an earthquake” that could have implications for Netanyahu’s political future, drew no immediate comment from the prime minister or Yedioth Ahronoth daily owner Noni Mozes.
The Latest: Hamas praises deadly truck attack in Jerusalem JERUSALEM…
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Syrian media: Car bomb in Damascus countryside kill 5
Syria’s state news agency says a car bomb explosion in southwest Damascus has killed at least five people and injured 15 others. The car bomb was detonated Sunday outside Sasa, a village in rural Damascus.
Airstrikes resume on rebel-held Damascus water-source valley
A general view shows people sitting on a bridge over the Barada river in the Syrian capital Damascus on January 3, 2017. / AFP / LOUAI BESHARA
Saudi Arabia says mosque attack planner killed in shootout
Saudi Arabia says the man who planned a suicide bombing in July outside of the mosque where the Prophet Muhammad is buried is one of the two extremists killed in a shootout with police in Riyadh. Interior Ministry spokesman Maj.
Deadly car bomb attack claimed by IS
A car bomb blast killed at least 13 people and wounded 50 others at a vegetable market in eastern Baghdad on Sunday, police and medical sources said. The explosion hit the mainly Shi’ite district of Jamila, the sources said with Islamic State later claiming that they were behind the blast.
Report: Police has recording of Netanyahu discussing mutual benefits with businessman
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly recorded negotiating on the phone with a businessman on mutual benefits, according to a report in Haaretz on Sunday morning. The paper quotes a close associate who spoke to Netanyahu after he was questioned for the second time on Thursday and said the prime minister was surprised by the evidence against him.
Video showing Israeli diplomat plotting takedown of UK ministers causes uproar
A video showing an employee at the Israeli Embassy in London saying he wishes to “take down” various British parliamentarians considered to be against Israel caused outrage in the United Kingdom over the weekend, The Guardian reported. The Israeli Embassy in the UK was quick to issue an apology, with Israeli Ambassador Mark Regev personally apologizing to Deputy Foreign Minister Alan Duncan, who was one of the parliamentarians “targeted” by the employee.
Djokovic makes statement in epic win over Murray in Doha final
The Serb deposed World No.1 in three sets to claim the Qatar Open title Reuters SMALL MEDIUM LARGE Novak Djokovic made an immense statement in his bid to rule men’s tennis again when he defeated Andy Murray, the man who deposed him as world No.
Police said to have recordings of Netanyahu, businessman discussing ‘quid pro quo’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Conference of Israeli ambassadors at the Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem on January 3, 2017 Police reportedly suspect that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an Israeli businessman at one time conducted negotiations for an arrangement that would have see the businessman benefit in exchange for helping Netanyahu remain in power. According to a report Sunday in the daily Haaretz, officers are in possession of “a series” of audio recordings of Netanyahu that appear to corroborate the suspicions, part of a mysterious investigation whose details have remained hazy.
Iraq says deal reached over Bashiqa, Turkey says issue will be solved
Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Saturday an agreement had been reached with Turkey over an Iraqi demand that Turkish forces withdraw from the Bashiqa camp near Mosul in the north of the country, Iraqi state TV reported. However, a joint communique issued after Abadi met his Turkish counterpart Binali Yildirim in Baghdad did not refer to any such deal, but said both sides stressed that Bashiqa was an Iraqi camp.
Gaza fisherman who collided with Israeli ship declared dead
The family of a Palestinian fisherman who disappeared after colliding with an Israeli navy ship off the Gaza coast has declared him dead. Hundreds held a symbolic funeral Saturday for 33-year-old Mohammed Al-Hissi at a Gaza fishing harbor following three days of searches failed to locate a body.
Verlaar Jr champion in Doha
Overnight leader Pierre Verlaar Jr of the Netherlands shot up a third round 70 to win the Qatar Open Amateur Golf Championship while Qatar’s Saleh Al Kaabi finished second at the Doha Golf Club yesterday. Verlaar Jr. finished with a scorecard of 210 while the home crowd favourite Al Kaabi, who fell to the sixth position after a four-over par 75 in the second round from the first round third place, came up an splendid show to take the runners-up spot.
Al Emadi Hospital accredited with Platinum level by ACI
Al Emadi Hospital has been accredited with Platinum level by Accreditation Canada International following a comprehensive survey in December, 2016. An ACI survey team visited the hospital and conducted tracers of different processes related to quality and patient safety and assessed compliance with ACI standards and Required Organizational Practices.
Blast in Syrian town on Turkish border kills nearly 50
A car bomb ripped through a busy commercial district in a rebel-held Syrian town along the Turkish border Saturday, killing nearly 50 in a huge explosion that damaged buildings and left rescuers scrambling to find survivors amid the wreckage, opposition activists said. Rescuers and doctors said the explosion was so large there were nearly 100 wounded and burned.