Syria Daily: Talks on Constitutional Committee Stall
UN-brokered talks on Constitutional Committee for Syria stall because of failure to agree agenda. UN envoy Pedersen: “We are not yet at point of compromise.”
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Author: Scott Lucas
EA on BFBS Radio: Can NATO Be Saved from Donald Trump?
Beyond Trump’s distortion that US is being ripped off by allies not paying their fair share, what are the challenges for NATO and security of its members?
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Iran Daily: Petrol Protests — Death Toll Continues to Rise
Number of killings continues to rise in Iran’s mass protests over petrol prices. Amnesty says confirmed toll is 161, but warns total may be far higher.
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TrumpWatch, Day 1,044: Impeachment — House Judiciary Committee Gives Trump Until Friday to Prepare His Defense
House Judiciary Committee gives Donald Trump until next Friday to prepare his defense in impeachment inquiry, calling witnesses and presenting documents.
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Syria Daily: Economy Further Rocked By Cut-Off of Lebanon Funds
Syria’s economy, with a 75% contraction because of the 104-month conflict, has been further rocked by a cut-off of funds from neighboring Lebanon.
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Iran Daily: Detained Green Movement Leader Karroubi Criticizes Repression of Protests
Mehdi Karroubi, one of the detained leaders of Iran’s Green Movement, has criticized the regime’s repression of mass protests over rising petrol prices.
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