Damascus’ hospital (pictured) came under a rocket attack carried out by militants from Eastern Ghouta (Damascus’ suburb) on Friday, Syrian SANA news agency reports. Militants fired a rocket at the hospital in Baghdad Street from Eastern Ghouta seriously damaging the intensive care unit. There were no immediate reports about casualties. On Friday morning (23/02/2018), one…
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Israel exiting UNESCO
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on to submit a formal letter to the organization’s director-general announcing Israel’s exit. #BREAKING: Israel to officially depart from UNESCO immediately after Christmas https://t.co/FUhKvPfbft pic.twitter.com/LEXTcZWUtV — The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) December 22, 2017 Following in the path of…
Johnson-Lavrov agreed on “global duties”
“The topics under discussion were serious, – said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, commenting on visit of UK Foreign Secretary to Moscow. #Lavrov in an opening speach at the talks with @BorisJohnson: "It is no secret, that right now our relations are at low point and not at our initiative" pic.twitter.com/YKaH1Y6tf9 — MFA Russia…
UN majority vote against Trump decision on Jerusalem
“The United States will remember this day in which it was singled out for attack in the General Assembly for the very act of exercising our right as a sovereign nation,” U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said addressing the 193-member General Assembly ahead of Thursday’s vote on Jerusalem. RT @USUN: “America will…
Trump warns of aid cuts over Jerusalem raw
President Donald Trump warned about possible cut off financial aid to countries voting in favor of a draft United Nations resolution calling for the United States to withdraw its decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. JUST IN: Trump hints at cutting off aid to countries who vote for UN resolution opposing his Jerusalem decision…
Washington warns North Korea of "utterly" destruction
The United States warned North Korea’s leadership it would be “utterly destroyed” in case of war break out after Pyongyang again launched this time its most advanced missile, putting the U.S. mainland within range, in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. The US warns that North Korea's leadership will be "utterly destroyed" if war breaks…
Iran to continue missiles production
Iran will continue to produce missiles for its defense, because it does not consider that a violation of international accords, President Hassan Rouhani said in a speech broadcast on state television. President @HassanRouhani has pledged that Iran will continue to produce missiles for its defense. pic.twitter.com/sXDYe9ZKso — Press TV (@PressTV) October 29, 2017 “We have…
In self-defence US and allies might destroy North Korea “rogue regime”
14 minutes into his speech at the United Nations the US President Donald Trump mentions North Korea, speaking about the death of American student Otto Warmbier after being detained by the North Korean government. It was a great honor to have spoken before the countries of the world at the United Nations.#USAatUNGA🇺🇸#UNGAhttps://t.co/1maJwRGa3d pic.twitter.com/6Hu3AeUp58 — Donald…
Johnson refuses rebuild Syria under Al-Assad rule
The United States, the UK and the allies opposing to President Bashar al-Assad will not support the reconstruction of Syria until there is a political transition “away from Assad,” British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said. In NYC for #UN General Assembly week, a valuable opportunity to get together & address global challenges. @UKUN_NewYork @UKinNewYork —…
Mogherini defends nuclear deal with Iran in New York
“The Iran deal is a good and robust agreement that serves the interests of all parties,” – EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini said in a statement to NBC News, while attending UN General Assembly in New York, commenting on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran. EU believes in diplomacy and multilateralism. @FedericaMog and…