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Iraq names its third prime minister in ten weeks
Kadhimi was named shortly after the previous designated prime minister, Adnan al-Zurfi, withdrew his candidacy
Syrian air force behind chemical attacks, investigation team finds
New team at the global chemical weapons watchdog has concluded in its first report.
Lebanon import woes deepen as supply chains buckle under coronavirus
Some vendors are delaying shipments and refusing new orders to Lebanon
Lebanon draft crisis plan sees need for $10bln-$15bln and depositor contribution
It says contribution from large depositors also needed
Syria tenders to purchase 25,000 tonnes raw sugar - trade
The deadline in the tender is April 27
Jordan, WB sign $200mln agreement to support youth, tech, job creation
The project aims at creating new jobs for young people over the coming five years
Jordan PM issues Defence Order No. 6 stipulating labour rights under Defence Law
The Defence Order aims to protect the rights of workers in various economic sectors
Lebanon speaker Berri to central bank governor: deposits are "sacred"
The parliament speaker discussed the financial and monetary situation, and ways to protect depositors' money, especially the small ones
Jordan buys about 60,000 tonnes feed barley in tender
No purchase has yet been made and results are expected later on Tuesday, traders said.
Jordan's strategic construction projects resume work under strict health security measures
Work resumed on six major construction projects
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'Now we have corona': Cash-strapped Lebanon navigates new crisis
Outbreak is expected to grow, challenging hard-hit medical facilities.
How the AKP lost its way
As the AKP consolidated its position in Turkey’s domestic policy, it became assertive, even oppressive - the fundamental rights and freedoms regressed and, from the beginning of 2010 the downfall became widespread.