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Saudi Arabia billion dollar PR campaign to whitewash genocide in Yemen
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Y.A
150,000 are thought to have starved to death in Yemen last year, with one child dying of starvation or preventable diseases every ten minutes, and another falling into extreme malnutrition every two minutes. The country…
Mattis defends US military support for Saudi war on Yemen
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Y.A
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has defended US military support for the Saudi Arabian-led war against Yemen and urged US lawmakers not to end Washington’s involvement in the devastating conflict.
Since last…
Iran: Saudi crown prince a delusional, naive person
YemenExtra
M.A.
The spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is a “delusional naive person,” who has no idea of politics apart from bitter talk that emanates from lack of foresight.
Bahram…
Russia to kick out UK diplomats in retaliation
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M.A.
Russia plans to expel UK diplomats in retaliation for Britain’s decision to kick out 23 Russians over Moscow’s alleged nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy on English soil, deepening the diplomatic crisis between…
UK expels 23 Russian diplomats over alleged nerve agent attack
YemenExtra
M.A.
The UK plans to expel 23 Russian diplomats after an alleged nerveagent attack on a Russian former double spy in southern England, the biggest single expulsion in over 30 years.
British Prime Minister Theresa May…
New York Times: Saudis Used Coercion, Abuse to Seize Billions
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New revelations of the Saudi torture against Ritz Calton’s hostages were revealed.
A report by the New York Times uncovered that a Saudi general died of a broken neck after being tortured at a hotel during the…
Congress to condemn Saudi war crimes during Mohamed bin Salman’s visit next week
YemenExtra
M.A.
In anticipation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s arrival in Washington early next week, the U.S. Senate is preparing a plan to condemn the Saudi killing of civilians in Yemen and compel the Trump…
Turkish passenger jet crashes in southwestern Iran
YemenExtra
M.A.
Iranian state TV reported citing aviation official that the crashed aircraft was heading from the city of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates to Turkey’s most populous city of Istanbul.
According to the Iranian…
Iranian FM promises ‘utmost efforts’ to aid people of Syria, Yemen
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M.A.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has pledged the Islamic Republic's "utmost efforts" to help people in the two war-ravaged countries of Syria and Yemen.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran will make its…
Yemen,Syria and Myanmar in Focus at Fajr International Film Festival
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The 36th Fajr International Film Festival, slated for April 19-27, will screen more than 10 feature films focusing on the conflicts in Syria, Yemen and Myanmar at the ‘Broken Olive Branches’ section.
According to…