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Zelensky says “millions of people may starve” if Russia continues blockade of ports
World
June 9, 2022
Zelensky says “millions of people may starve” if Russia continues blockade of ports
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is warning that millions of people around the world may starve if Russia fails to allow…
Israel reopens Gaza crossings after Hamas escalation
Middle East
May 13, 2019
Israel reopens Gaza crossings after Hamas escalation
Israeli authorities on Sunday opened both the Erez and Kerem Shalom crossings, which are used to transport goods to the blockaded…
Palestinians say truce reached with Israel to end deadly escalation
Middle East
May 6, 2019
Palestinians say truce reached with Israel to end deadly escalation
Palestinian leaders in Gaza agreed to a ceasefire with Israel on Monday to end a deadly two-day escalation in violence…
Vaccines blocked as deadly cholera rages in Yemen
Middle East
April 8, 2019
Vaccines blocked as deadly cholera rages in Yemen
ADEN, Yemen (AP) — In the summer of 2017, a plane chartered by the United Nations idled on the tarmac…
Gaza cafe owner offers fish pedicures to improve business
Life & Style
January 2, 2019
Gaza cafe owner offers fish pedicures to improve business
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — When Mahmoud Othman tried to figure a way to save his cafe business in…
UN World Food Programme announces cutbacks in food assistance in Gaza, West Bank
Middle East
December 19, 2018
UN World Food Programme announces cutbacks in food assistance in Gaza, West Bank
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The World Food Programme announced on Wednesday cuts in food aid affecting some 190,000 impoverished Palestinians…
Qatari envoy says Gaza airport was proposed, Israel unresponsive
Middle East
December 11, 2018
Qatari envoy says Gaza airport was proposed, Israel unresponsive
GAZA (Reuters) – A Qatari envoy overseeing the Gulf state’s humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip said on Monday…
Palestinian children in Gaza get education in conflict
Middle East
December 9, 2018
Palestinian children in Gaza get education in conflict
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — When Mazen al-Dalo took two of his young sons to see the Palestinian protests…
UAE says Gulf Arab bloc still strong despite Qatar row
Middle East
December 6, 2018
UAE says Gulf Arab bloc still strong despite Qatar row
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday the Gulf Cooperation Council remained valid despite a bitter…
Ukraine demands action after Russia seizes ships
World
November 26, 2018
Ukraine demands action after Russia seizes ships
Ukraine demanded the release of its sailors and more sanctions against Moscow on Monday after the Russian navy fired on…