Morocco ‘appreciates’ Mideast peace plan, says needs acceptance by parties
Morocco ‘appreciates’ the new U.S. plan for peace between Israel and the Palestinians, its foreign ministry said in a statement on Wednesday, but added that “acceptance by the parties… is… fundamental to the implementation and sustainability of the…
Suspected Islamist militants kill at least 30 in Congo: local officials
Suspected Islamist militants killed at least 30 people overnight in attacks on villages in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials and civil society leaders said on Wednesday.
Air France reduces China flights as virus outbreak hits demand
Air France said on Wednesday it would reduce its flight schedule to Beijing and Shanghai this week, as the coronavirus outbreak hit demand for travel to China.
Royal Caribbean sees profit hit after cancelling three cruises amid coronavirus outbreak
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd said on Wednesday its 2020 earnings would be hurt after it canceled three trips of its China-based cruise liner following discussions with health authorities over the coronavirus outbreak.
Tears and cheers as EU lawmakers give final nod to Brexit
The European Parliament gave final approval to Britain’s divorce from the European Union on Wednesday, paving the way for the country to quit the bloc on Friday after nearly half a century and delivering a major setback for European integration.
Arabs prioritize key ties with U.S. against Iran in reacting to Trump peace plan
Arab powers appear to be prioritizing close ties with the United States that are vital to countering Iran over traditional unswerving support for the Palestinians in their reaction to President Donald Trump’s Middle East peace plan.
Kuwait welcomes U.S. bid to end Arab-Israeli conflict: state news agency
Kuwait “highly appreciates” U.S. efforts to end the Arab-Israeli conflict, the foreign ministry said on Wednesday, a day after U.S President Donald Trump announced a new peace plan.
Putin pardons U.S.-Israeli woman jailed in Russia on drug charges
President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree to pardon and free a U.S.-Israeli woman jailed in Russia on drug charges, receiving acknowledgement from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the eve of their bilateral meeting.
Greta Thunberg seeks to trademark her name to stem misuse
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Instagram on Wednesday she has applied to register her name and that of the Fridays For Future movement she founded in 2018, which has gone global and catapulted her to international fame.
WHO lauds Chinese response to coronavirus, says world ‘at important juncture’
The World Health Organization (WHO) praised China on Wednesday for its efforts to tackle the new coronavirus outbreak and expressed optimism that the transmission could be halted.
