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Netanyahu defends Qatari cash infusion to Gaza

Author:  AFP ID:  1541929835858359800 Sun, 2018-11-11 08:53 JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended his decision to enable Qatar to bring $15 million into Hamas-controlled Gaza for salaries, saying it would calm tensions and prevent a Palestinian humanitarian crisis. … read more

One dead in flooding as heavy rains hit Kuwait

ID:  1541873727141986200 Sat, 2018-11-10 16:33 JEDDAH: Flash floods after heavy rains in Kuwait killed one man Saturday and damaged roads, bridges and homes, officials said, as several oil firms and ministries announced a state of emergency. The Ministry of Health … read more