Jeryes S. Khalil

Huge Blast at Mexico Fireworks Market Kills 31

21 December 2016

A massive explosion Tuesday at a popular fireworks market near Mexico City killed at least 31 people and injured 70 others. The San Pablito market in the city of Tultepec, about 30 kilometers north of the capital, was packed with shoppers buying fireworks for the […]

Bassil partakes in Arab European ministerial meeting in Cairo

21 December 2016

Foreign Affairs Minister, Gibran Bassil, on Tuesday participated in the Arab European ministerial meeting that was held today at the headquarters of the Arab States League in Cairo under the chairmanship of Tunisian Foreign Minister Khamis Al Jahinawi, in presence of EU’s Federica Mogherini, Secretary […]

Aoun Slams Russia Envoy Killing, Urges ‘Prosperous, Terror-Free Future for Region’

21 December 2016

President Michel Aoun on Tuesday condemned the assassination of Russia’s ambassador in Turkey and the truck attack that killed 12 people and wounded 50 others in Germany. “This terrorist act is totally against the principle of the dialogue of civilizations which the late ambassador was […]

Hariri Assumes Duties as Lebanon’s Prime Minister

21 December 2016

Prime Minister Saad Hariri assumed his duties at the Grand Serail on Tuesday, two days after a new cabinet was lined-up. Hariri arrived at noon at the Grand Serail and was welcomed by the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Fouad Fleifel, and senior government […]

Russia, Turkey Reaffirm Ties After Envoy Assassinated

21 December 2016

ISTANBUL — The Russian and Turkish presidents say the assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey will not harm ties between the two countries. “We share the same understanding with Mr. Putin that our expanding areas of cooperation with Russia, particularly on Syria, will not be […]

Russia, Turkey Expect Complete Aleppo Evacuation in Two Days

21 December 2016

The evacuation of the besieged city of Aleppo, Syria, should be completed in no more than two days, the foreign ministers of Russia and Turkey said Tuesday. More than 37,000 people have been evacuated and the goal is have all remaining people in Aleppo removed […]

What we know about the attacks in Germany and Turkey

21 December 2016

JUDY WOODRUFF: It’s been a day of horror in the capital cities of Germany and Turkey. First Berlin, where a truck drove into a crowd of Christmas shoppers, leaving the street full of dead and wounded. We get more now from Ira Spitzer. He’s the […]

After Diplomat’s Killing, Russia Doubles Down On Ties With Turkey

21 December 2016

Tuesday was supposed to be a day of triumph for Russian diplomacy, when Russia aimed to replace the United States as the indispensable power in the Middle East. Instead, it became a day of mourning, with a Turkish honor guard in Ankara loading the flag-draped […]

Why US liberals are now buying guns too

21 December 2016

Gun ownership has traditionally been associated with the right wing in America but the election of Donald Trump has prompted some left-wingers to join gun clubs – and even start preparing for the collapse of society. “I really didn’t expect to be thinking about purchasing […]

News Wrap: Electoral College confirms election of Donald Trump

21 December 2016

JUDY WOODRUFF: In the day’s other news: Here in the United States, the Electoral College confirmed that Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential race. He was on track for 304 electoral votes, losing two defectors in Texas. Hillary Clinton lost four electors in Washington State. […]

Lebanon Embassy in Germany notifies Foreign Ministry about one Lebanese wounded in Berlin bombing

21 December 2016

The Lebanese Embassy in Germany notified the Foreign Ministry that the Lebanese Mohammed Hassan Wehbe (born in 1975) was among those who got wounded in the terrorist bombing that took place in Berlin yesterday evening, and his health condition is stable.

Regional Somali Forces ‘Destroy’ Islamic State Base

21 December 2016

Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland region say security forces have destroyed a base belonging to fighters aligned with militant group Islamic State. Admiral Abdirizak Dirie Farah, the commander of the Puntland Marine Police forces, said police launched an attack Sunday on the base in El Ladid, […]

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Articles by Jeryes S. Khalil

Huge Blast at Mexico Fireworks Market Kills 31

Bassil partakes in Arab European ministerial meeting in Cairo

Aoun Slams Russia Envoy Killing, Urges ‘Prosperous, Terror-Free Future for Region’

Hariri Assumes Duties as Lebanon’s Prime Minister

Russia, Turkey Reaffirm Ties After Envoy Assassinated

Russia, Turkey Expect Complete Aleppo Evacuation in Two Days

What we know about the attacks in Germany and Turkey

After Diplomat’s Killing, Russia Doubles Down On Ties With Turkey

Why US liberals are now buying guns too

News Wrap: Electoral College confirms election of Donald Trump

Lebanon Embassy in Germany notifies Foreign Ministry about one Lebanese wounded in Berlin bombing

Regional Somali Forces ‘Destroy’ Islamic State Base