Beirut, Lebanon – French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian arrived in Lebanon on a visit to pressure Beirut to implement backward reforms and dissociate itself from regional conflicts, both seen as key to unlocking international aid. Le Drian’s two-day visit comes as Lebanon spirals into its worst economic crisis, leading …
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United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo offered unwavering criticism of the Chinese Communist Party while visiting London on Tuesday, describing the behavior of leaders regarding the coronavirus pandemic as unforgivable and criticizing “the crushing of freedoms” in Hong Kong. Pompeo said he had “sincere” talks with British Prime Minister …
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Kim Jong Un’s latest appearance, in which he dressed officials building an exhibition hospital, illustrates why the North Korean leader cannot afford to languish under sanctions forever if he wants to fix his economy. On a visit to Pyongyang General Hospital, Kim lashed out at the construction committee for “serious …
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The United Arab Emirates launched its first mission to Mars on Monday, the first in the Arab world, as it strives to develop its scientific and technological capabilities and reduce its dependence on oil. The Hope probe took off from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center at 6:58 a.m.Japanese time on Monday …
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European Union leaders may not come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus plan on Sunday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned when marathon negotiations reached a third day and accusations escalated over countries’ demands. rich but thrifty. “There is a lot of good will, but also a lot of positions. …
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