mediterraneannews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for mediterraneannews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page mediterraneannews.net http://www.mediterraneannews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:24:36 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:24:36 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Iranians Tighten Belts for Persian New Year Festivities]]> Tehran, Iran - Millions of Iranians will travel to be with their families for Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Wednesday but economic troubles in the sanctions-hit country are weighing on the festivities.

Iranians will celebrate the start of the year 1403 at exactly 26 seconds past 6:36 a.m. on March 20, matching the astronomical time of the spring equinox.

Globally, some 300 million people will wish each othe]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274179178/iranians-tighten-belts-for-persian-new-year-festivities Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:36:09 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274179178/iranians-tighten-belts-for-persian-new-year-festivities <![CDATA[Al Jazeera Says Reporter Arrested in Gaza]]> washington - An Al Jazeera journalist on Monday was beaten and taken away by Israeli forces while he reported on a hospital raid in Gaza, the network said.

Al Jazeera reported that members of the Israel Defense Forces, or IDF, assaulted their Arabic language correspondent Ismail Al-Ghoul, destroying his equipment and arresting him along with other media and hospital workers.

Al-Ghoul was forced to strip nak]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274179155/al-jazeera-says-reporter-arrested-in-gaza Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:06:09 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274179155/al-jazeera-says-reporter-arrested-in-gaza <![CDATA[Israeli Forces kill Hamas internal security officer in battle in hospital]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274179010/israeli-forces-kill-hamas-internal-security-officer-in-battle-in-hospital Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:18:06 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274179010/israeli-forces-kill-hamas-internal-security-officer-in-battle-in-hospital <![CDATA[UN Chief urges Israel to ensure "complete and unfettered access" for humanitarian goods throughout Gaza]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274179001/un-chief-urges-israel-to-ensure-complete-and-unfettered-access-for-humanitarian-goods-throughout-gaza Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:03:05 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274179001/un-chief-urges-israel-to-ensure-complete-and-unfettered-access-for-humanitarian-goods-throughout-gaza <![CDATA[Israeli Military Conducts Operation in Gaza's Largest Hospital]]> Amidst escalating tensions in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli army has initiated an operation within the region's largest hospital, "Al-Shifa." According to a statement from the military, the operation is a response to intelligence indicating that senior members of the Islamist group Hamas are utilizing the medical facility as a strategic base for launching attacks against Israel.

Reports from the Israeli military su]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178955/israeli-military-conducts-operation-in-gaza-largest-hospital Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:47 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178955/israeli-military-conducts-operation-in-gaza-largest-hospital <![CDATA[Survey Reveals Bulgaria's Complex Views on NATO Defense Obligations]]> A comprehensive survey conducted by NATO has provided valuable insights into Bulgaria's perspectives on defense spending and collective defense obligations within the alliance. This survey, conducted over a period spanning from November 1 to December 6, 2023, encompassed nearly 31,000 respondents across NATO member states, offering a detailed understanding of public sentiment on matters of security and defense.

B]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178954/survey-reveals-bulgaria-complex-views-on-nato-defense-obligations Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:47 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178954/survey-reveals-bulgaria-complex-views-on-nato-defense-obligations <![CDATA[World Bank to provide 6-bln-USD support to Egypt: minister]]> CAIRO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian Minister of International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said on Monday that the World Bank Group (WBG) will offer a financing package for the Egyptian economy worth 6 billion U.S. dollars for the next three years.

In a statement, the Egyptian minister said the WBG intends to provide 3 billion dollars to support the economic reform program implemented by the Egyptian government,]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178922/world-bank-to-provide-6-bln-usd-support-to-egypt-minister Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178922/world-bank-to-provide-6-bln-usd-support-to-egypt-minister <![CDATA[Biden knew Israel was bombing indiscriminately WaPo]]> The US president was told in October that Israeli airstrikes were often carried out without 'solid intelligence,? the newspaper claims

The White House knew since late October that Israel was regularly bombing civilian targets in Gaza, but President Joe Biden continued to publicly defend the Israeli military's conduct, the Washington Post reported on Monday.

On October 27, three weeks into I]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178857/biden-knew-israel-was-bombing-indiscriminately-wapo Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:14:26 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178857/biden-knew-israel-was-bombing-indiscriminately-wapo <![CDATA[Biden knew Israel was bombing indiscriminately - WaPo]]> The US president was told in October that Israeli airstrikes were often carried out without "solid intelligence," the newspaper claims

The White House knew since late October that Israel was regularly bombing civilian targets in Gaza, but President Joe Biden continued to publicly defend the Israeli military's conduct,]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178870/biden-knew-israel-was-bombing-indiscriminately---wapo Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:09:05 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178870/biden-knew-israel-was-bombing-indiscriminately---wapo <![CDATA[Live: Hamas number three killed by Israeli operation, US says]]> Israel killed Marwan Issa, the Hamas militant group's third-in-command, last week, the White House said Monday, after Israel previously said he had been targeted in a Gaza airstrike but did not confirm his death. In a phone call earlier Monday, US President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu he was deeply concerned about a planned ground offensive in Rafah, adding that an operation in the overcrow]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178855/live-hamas-number-three-killed-by-israeli-operation-us-says Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:08:06 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178855/live-hamas-number-three-killed-by-israeli-operation-us-says <![CDATA[Israeli soldier killed in Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital raid]]> GAZA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- An Israeli soldier was killed during the Israeli army's raid on the Al-Shifa complex in Gaza City early Monday, the Israeli military said.

According to Israeli public radio, the soldier was a sergeant from the Hanahl Brigade, whose death brings the total number of Israeli fatalities since the start of the conflict to 593.

The same day, the Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of t]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178841/israeli-soldier-killed-in-gaza-al-shifa-hospital-raid Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:49:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178841/israeli-soldier-killed-in-gaza-al-shifa-hospital-raid <![CDATA[Famine Imminent in Northern Gaza, Food Security Experts Warn]]> United Nations - Famine is imminent in the northern Gaza Strip between now and May, and the rest of Gaza's population is facing crisis levels of hunger and worse, a United Nations-backed food security report concluded Monday.

"More than half of all Palestinians in Gaza -1.1 million people - have completely exhausted their food supplies and are facing catastrophic hunger, according to the report," U.N. Secretary-G]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178787/famine-imminent-in-northern-gaza-food-security-experts-warn Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:05:47 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178787/famine-imminent-in-northern-gaza-food-security-experts-warn <![CDATA[817 migrants rescued off Libyan coast in past week: IOM]]> TRIPOLI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday said 817 migrants were rescued off the coast of Libya in the past week.

"From 10 to 16 March 2024, 817 migrants were intercepted and returned to Libya," the IOM said in a statement.

Among the rescued migrants were 82 women and 30 children, the statement said.

So far this year, a total of 2,738 migrants have b]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178784/817-migrants-rescued-off-libyan-coast-in-past-week-iom Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:05:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178784/817-migrants-rescued-off-libyan-coast-in-past-week-iom <![CDATA[62 new French restaurants join Michelin Guide's galaxy of stars]]> The Michelin Guide has unveiled its annual list of the best French restaurants, praising the 'cultural dynamism' of a new generation of chefs, though again only a handful of women have been honoured.

After a long period of resting on the laurels of its gastronomic reputation, France has seen a flourishing of new establishments in the last decade or so, absorbing international ideas and with a greater focus on sus]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178771/62-new-french-restaurants-join-michelin-guide-galaxy-of-stars Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:47:08 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178771/62-new-french-restaurants-join-michelin-guide-galaxy-of-stars <![CDATA[EU's deposit refund scheme a false solution for plastic pollution]]> The European Union in early March announced its goal of establishing deposit refund schemes for plastic bottles and aluminium cans across the bloc by 2029. While EU authorities boast of high recycling rates in member states that have already adopted the practice, environmental groups denounce it as a "false solution" that doesn't "tackle the real problem".

The http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178606/israel-wants-new-deal-from-hamas-media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:13:52 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178606/israel-wants-new-deal-from-hamas-media <![CDATA[UN Food Security Report Warns of Imminent North Gaza Famine]]> Palestinians are facing imminent famine in northern Gaza between now and May, a United Nations-backed food security report concluded Monday.

Humanitarian aid groups have warned throughout much of the Israeli war on Hamas militants in Gaza that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are famished because too few aid trucks are being allowed into the territory past Israeli security checkpoints. But the new report is ]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178498/un-food-security-report-warns-of-imminent-north-gaza-famine Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:05:59 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178498/un-food-security-report-warns-of-imminent-north-gaza-famine <![CDATA[Palestinian death toll in Gaza climbs to 31,726: ministry]]> GAZA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip due to the ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 31,726, with 73,792 others wounded, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Monday.

The Israeli army killed 81 Palestinians and wounded 116 others during the past 24 hours, according to the ministry.

The statement noted that some victims remained under the rubble amid ]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178471/palestinian-death-toll-in-gaza-climbs-to-31726-ministry Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:49:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178471/palestinian-death-toll-in-gaza-climbs-to-31726-ministry <![CDATA[Israeli army says takes over Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, kills 20 militants]]> JERUSALEM, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The Israeli military said on Monday that it had taken over the Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, claiming it had killed at least 20 militants.

Israeli troops have been continuing the military operation since overnight into Monday afternoon.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern about the developments in the hospital. "Hospitals should never be battleground]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178468/israeli-army-says-takes-over-gaza-al-shifa-hospital-kills-20-militants Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:44:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178468/israeli-army-says-takes-over-gaza-al-shifa-hospital-kills-20-militants <![CDATA[Israel sees 10.5-pct drop in jobseekers in Feb.]]> JERUSALEM, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The number of jobseekers in Israel fell by 10.5 percent in February, said a report issued by the Israel Employment Service on Monday.

The report stated that at the end of February, the number of jobseekers in the country stood at 245,500, compared to 274,300 at the end of January.

It noted that this is the most significant monthly decrease in the number of jobseekers in Isr]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178456/israel-sees-105-pct-drop-in-jobseekers-in-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:30:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178456/israel-sees-105-pct-drop-in-jobseekers-in-feb <![CDATA[UN chief calls on Israel to ensure Gaza humanitarian access]]> UNITED NATIONS, March 18 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on the Israeli authorities to ensure complete and unfettered access for humanitarian goods throughout Gaza.

Guterres made the plea after the latest acute food insecurity analysis for Gaza warns that famine in the northern part of Gaza is imminent.

The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis con]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178386/un-chief-calls-on-israel-to-ensure-gaza-humanitarian-access Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:44:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178386/un-chief-calls-on-israel-to-ensure-gaza-humanitarian-access <![CDATA[Gaza tragedy exposes the West's hypocrisy, double standards]]> GENEVA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- At the 55th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council currently taking place here, the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict is undoubtedly one of the biggest focuses among participants, with many believing the disaster in Gaza is a tragedy created by Israeli "occupiers" and their American accomplices.

"The United States has not only justified Israel's brutal actions and]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178348/gaza-tragedy-exposes-the-west-hypocrisy-double-standards Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:13 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178348/gaza-tragedy-exposes-the-west-hypocrisy-double-standards <![CDATA[Egyptian FM reiterates addressing Sudan crisis as internal affair]]> CAIRO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Egypt on Monday reaffirmed its firm support in addressing the crisis in Sudan as an internal affair, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry made the remarks during a meeting in the capital Cairo with the U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Tom Perriello, who visited Egypt as part of his first regional tour since his appointment.

The E]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178329/egyptian-fm-reiterates-addressing-sudan-crisis-as-internal-affair Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:04 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178329/egyptian-fm-reiterates-addressing-sudan-crisis-as-internal-affair <![CDATA[Feature: Chinese products popular in Egypt during Ramadan]]> by Mahmoud Fouly

CAIRO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-made, toy-like "Ramadan lanterns" with LED lights and recorded Arabic songs, as well as similar children's toys, are popular in Egypt during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as they are used as gifts for children.

Mostafa Mamdouh, a salesman at a store in the capital Cairo selling toys and household items, told Xinhua that "Chinese products are disting]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178327/feature-chinese-products-popular-in-egypt-during-ramadan Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:02 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178327/feature-chinese-products-popular-in-egypt-during-ramadan <![CDATA[Anti-tobacco campaign- France bans smoking in parks and close to schools - FRANCE 24 English]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZyYW5jZTI0LmNvbS9lbi90di1zaG93cy9zY2llbmNlLzIwMjMxMTI4LWFudGktdG9iYWNjby1jYW1wYWlnbi1mcmFuY2UtYmFucy1zbW9raW5nLWluLXBhcmtzLWFuZC1jbG9zZS10by1zY2hvb2xz0gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:04:24 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZyYW5jZTI0LmNvbS9lbi90di1zaG93cy9zY2llbmNlLzIwMjMxMTI4LWFudGktdG9iYWNjby1jYW1wYWlnbi1mcmFuY2UtYmFucy1zbW9raW5nLWluLXBhcmtzLWFuZC1jbG9zZS10by1zY2hvb2xz0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Housing Ministry says 10000 foreign workers to arrive in Israel by June - The Jerusalem Post]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiMGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmpwb3N0LmNvbS9pc3JhZWwtbmV3cy9hcnRpY2xlLTc5MjMyNdIBAA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:03:27 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiMGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lmpwb3N0LmNvbS9pc3JhZWwtbmV3cy9hcnRpY2xlLTc5MjMyNdIBAA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Israel wants new deal from Hamas - media]]> The country's top spy is en route to Qatar for ceasefire talks with the militants

Mossad chief David Barnea is traveling to Qatar to continue ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, but will not accept a deal proposed last week by the Palestinian militants, Israel's i24 News reported on Monday.

Barnea, who heads the]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178231/israel-wants-new-deal-from-hamas---media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:13:34 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178231/israel-wants-new-deal-from-hamas---media <![CDATA[Israel to send delegation to Washington to discuss Rafah offensive]]> WASHINGTON (CN) - Israel will send a delegation to Washington this week at the urging of President Joe Biden to present an alternative to a ground assault on the densely packed city of Rafah.

Biden's phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday was the latest and potentially most significant effort by Washington to rein in Israel's conduct in its war in Gaza.

Rafah is the sole border]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178840/israel-to-send-delegation-to-washington-to-discuss-rafah-offensive Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:59:27 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178840/israel-to-send-delegation-to-washington-to-discuss-rafah-offensive <![CDATA[EU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt]]> Human rights organizations have criticized the agreement in six areas, including migration

The European Union (EU) has announced an aid package worth 7.4 billion ($8 billion) for Egypt, aimed at stabilizing the North African nation's economy and reducing migrant flows to Europe.

The deal was signed on Sunday in]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178086/eu-announces-8-billion-aid-package-for-egypt Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:46:02 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178086/eu-announces-8-billion-aid-package-for-egypt <![CDATA[Gaza Reflects Power of Resistance: Iranian General]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - What has been unfolding in the Gaza Strip during nearly six months of relentless Israeli strikes illustrates the extent of the resistance front's power, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said.

- Politics news -

"The resistance shown by the people of Gaza for about six months under the harshest attacks of the Zionist regime indicates the ex]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177976/gaza-reflects-power-of-resistance-iranian-general Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:37:10 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177976/gaza-reflects-power-of-resistance-iranian-general <![CDATA[EU state praises India for freeing ship from Somali pirates]]> The South Asian country's navy has rescued a Bulgarian merchant vessel that was under the control of hijackers for three months

Bulgaria has thanked India for freeing a merchant vessel hijacked by Somali pirates in December amid ongoing turmoil in the Red Sea region. The ship, the MV Ruen, had seven Bulgarian national]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177949/eu-state-praises-india-for-freeing-ship-from-somali-pirates Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:00:24 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177949/eu-state-praises-india-for-freeing-ship-from-somali-pirates <![CDATA[World Recycling Day- Thailand drowning in foreign plastic waste - Focus - FRANCE 24 English]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicmh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZyYW5jZTI0LmNvbS9lbi90di1zaG93cy9mb2N1cy8yMDI0MDMxOC13b3JsZC1yZWN5Y2xpbmctZGF5LXRoYWlsYW5kLWRyb3duaW5nLWluLWZvcmVpZ24tcGxhc3RpYy13YXN0ZdIBAA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:48:11 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMicmh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZyYW5jZTI0LmNvbS9lbi90di1zaG93cy9mb2N1cy8yMDI0MDMxOC13b3JsZC1yZWN5Y2xpbmctZGF5LXRoYWlsYW5kLWRyb3duaW5nLWluLWZvcmVpZ24tcGxhc3RpYy13YXN0ZdIBAA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Aid ship leaves Cyprus for Gaza in pilot program - Texas Jewish Post]]> https://tjpnews.com/aid-ship-leaves-cyprus-for-gaza-in-pilot-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aid-ship-leaves-cyprus-for-gaza-in-pilot-program Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:43:10 GMT https://tjpnews.com/aid-ship-leaves-cyprus-for-gaza-in-pilot-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aid-ship-leaves-cyprus-for-gaza-in-pilot-program <![CDATA[Israeli drone strike kills top Hamas terrorist in Lebanon - Texas Jewish Post]]> https://tjpnews.com/israeli-drone-strike-kills-top-hamas-terrorist-in-lebanon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=israeli-drone-strike-kills-top-hamas-terrorist-in-lebanon Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:42:53 GMT https://tjpnews.com/israeli-drone-strike-kills-top-hamas-terrorist-in-lebanon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=israeli-drone-strike-kills-top-hamas-terrorist-in-lebanon <![CDATA[Giant lantern lit in Lebanon's southern city to celebrate Ramadan]]> BEIRUT, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A giant lantern, standing at 18.5 meters tall, was lit on Sunday night in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, to celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

The lighting ceremony coincided with the launch of the "The Joy of Eid" Ramadan festival, organized by the Nabatieh Merchants Association.

According to the association's head Moussa Shmeisani, the lantern, which took half a year t]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177714/giant-lantern-lit-in-lebanon-southern-city-to-celebrate-ramadan Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:18:02 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177714/giant-lantern-lit-in-lebanon-southern-city-to-celebrate-ramadan <![CDATA[Hospitals in France slowly catch up from Covid but disparities remain]]> Four years after the start of the first Covid lockdown in France, hospitalisations have mostly returned to their pre-pandemic levels, though not in all areas of the country, and wait times for doctors have gotten longer.

The French hospital federation (FHF) says that hospital activity in 2023 "globally came back to the level observed in 2019," but some disparities indicate that patients have not fully caught up o]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177713/hospitals-in-france-slowly-catch-up-from-covid-but-disparities-remain Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:16:07 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177713/hospitals-in-france-slowly-catch-up-from-covid-but-disparities-remain <![CDATA[Troops from NATO states operating in Ukraine Putin]]> Soldiers from members of the bloc are dying in large numbers, the Russian president has claimed

It is no secret that fighters from NATO states are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed. He warned that these troops face extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his supporters and the media on Sunday night after his landslide presidential election victory,]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177712/troops-from-nato-states-operating-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:13:07 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177712/troops-from-nato-states-operating-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[Gaza conflict: Washington's patience is wearing thin over the lack of leadership from both Israel and Palestine]]> The US senate majority leader Chuck Schumer - a Democrat and the highest-ranking Jewish official in US history - has called for the removal of both Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, seeing both as representing the politics of the past.

In an incendiary interv]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178796/gaza-conflict-washington-patience-is-wearing-thin-over-the-lack-of-leadership-from-both-israel-and-palestine Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:38:04 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274178796/gaza-conflict-washington-patience-is-wearing-thin-over-the-lack-of-leadership-from-both-israel-and-palestine <![CDATA[Analysis: Four things we learned in Spain's matchday 29]]> MADRID, March 18 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona blew away Atletico Madrid in the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night to climb into second place in La Liga. Here are some things we learned this weekend in Spain.

1. Barca back on form against exhausted Atletico

FC Barcelona produced one of their best displays of the season to thrash Atletico Madrid 3-0 in the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night. It was the fi]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177474/analysis-four-things-we-learned-in-spain-matchday-29 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:30:02 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177474/analysis-four-things-we-learned-in-spain-matchday-29 <![CDATA[The Prehistoric Human Skull Cave of Greece at Petralona Reopens]]> https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/18/petralonal-cave-greece-reopens-after-5-years/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:20:52 GMT https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/18/petralonal-cave-greece-reopens-after-5-years/ <![CDATA[Chelsea defender Cucurella replaces injured Gaya in Spain squad]]> MADRID, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has made a change to his squad for the forthcoming friendly games against Colombia and Brazil, with Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella replacing Valencia's Jose Luis Gaya.

Gaya suffered a muscle injury to his right thigh during Valencia's 1-0 defeat in Villarreal on Sunday.

Cucurella returned to the squad after scoring the opening goal in Chelsea's ]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177448/chelsea-defender-cucurella-replaces-injured-gaya-in-spain-squad Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:18:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177448/chelsea-defender-cucurella-replaces-injured-gaya-in-spain-squad <![CDATA[Troops from NATO states fighting in Ukraine Putin]]> Soldiers from members of the bloc are dying in large numbers, the Russian president has claimed

It is no secret that fighters from NATO states are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed. He warned that these troops face extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his supporters and the media on Sunday night after his landslide presidential election victory,]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177326/troops-from-nato-states-fighting-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:56 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177326/troops-from-nato-states-fighting-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[Zambia Bond-Restructure Deal Rejected By China and France - Bloomberg]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJsb29tYmVyZy5jb20vbmV3cy9hcnRpY2xlcy8yMDIzLTExLTIwL3phbWJpYS1zLW9mZmljaWFsLWNyZWRpdG9ycy1yZWplY3QtcmV2aXNlZC1ib25kLXJlc3RydWN0dXJlLWRlYWzSAQA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:33:06 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJsb29tYmVyZy5jb20vbmV3cy9hcnRpY2xlcy8yMDIzLTExLTIwL3phbWJpYS1zLW9mZmljaWFsLWNyZWRpdG9ycy1yZWplY3QtcmV2aXNlZC1ib25kLXJlc3RydWN0dXJlLWRlYWzSAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Israeli forces raid Shifa Hospital after Hamas attack from medical facility]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177235/israeli-forces-raid-shifa-hospital-after-hamas-attack-from-medical-facility Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:18:39 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177235/israeli-forces-raid-shifa-hospital-after-hamas-attack-from-medical-facility <![CDATA[Imported human eggs for fertility treatment found to carry Hemophilia B]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177234/imported-human-eggs-for-fertility-treatment-found-to-carry-hemophilia-b Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:18:38 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177234/imported-human-eggs-for-fertility-treatment-found-to-carry-hemophilia-b <![CDATA[Niger's junta revokes military deal with US]]> Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the US Department of Defence on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

The decision follows a visit by US officials this week which was led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and included General Michael Langley, commander of t]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177229/niger-junta-revokes-military-deal-with-us Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:16:11 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177229/niger-junta-revokes-military-deal-with-us <![CDATA[EU and Egypt agree 7.4bn deal focused on energy, migration]]> The EU chief and five European leaders visited cash-strapped Egypt on Sunday to announce a 7.4-billion-euro financial package focused on boosting energy trade and stemming irregular migrant flows to the 27-member bloc.

The deal will include billions in credit over coming years for highly indebted Egypt, and stepping up energy sales that could help Europe "move further away from Russian gas", said a senior Europea]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177228/eu-and-egypt-agree-74bn-deal-focused-on-energy-migration Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:16:07 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177228/eu-and-egypt-agree-74bn-deal-focused-on-energy-migration <![CDATA[Israel PM Netanyahu meets with German Chancellor]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177218/israel-pm-netanyahu-meets-with-german-chancellor Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:55:46 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177218/israel-pm-netanyahu-meets-with-german-chancellor <![CDATA[Israel cracks down on reckless off road driving]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177216/israel-cracks-down-on-reckless-off-road-driving Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:55:45 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177216/israel-cracks-down-on-reckless-off-road-driving <![CDATA[Israel expects 300 million trips a year on fast electric trains by 2040]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177214/israel-expects-300-million-trips-a-year-on-fast-electric-trains-by-2040 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:55:44 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177214/israel-expects-300-million-trips-a-year-on-fast-electric-trains-by-2040 <![CDATA[Israel launches night raid at Gaza's al-Shifa hospital]]> JERUSALEM, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Israeli forces launched a military operation in the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City before dawn on Monday, Israeli officials said.

In video footage on social networks, heavy gunfire could be heard in the vicinity of the hospital. The Israeli Ha'aretz newspaper reported that there were fatalities and injuries in the hospital.

The Health Ministry in Gaza said in a statement th]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177202/israel-launches-night-raid-at-gaza-al-shifa-hospital Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:44:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177202/israel-launches-night-raid-at-gaza-al-shifa-hospital <![CDATA[Fuentes, Puerta earn Colombia call-up for friendlies]]> BOGOTA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Uncapped pair Gabriel Fuentes and Gustavo Puerta have been drafted into Colombia's squad for friendlies against Spain and Romania, the South American country's football federation said on Sunday.

They replace Sheffield Wednesday forward Ian Poveda and Braga left-back Cristian Borja, who were ruled out after suffering unspecified muscle injuries with their respective clubs.

"[W]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177019/fuentes-puerta-earn-colombia-call-up-for-friendlies Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:18:02 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177019/fuentes-puerta-earn-colombia-call-up-for-friendlies <![CDATA[Troops from NATO countries on the ground in Ukraine Putin]]> Fighters from members of the bloc are dying in large numbers, the Russian president has claimed

It is no secret that fighters from NATO states are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, arguing that these service members are facing extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his supporters and the media on Sunday night after his landslide presidential electio]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177014/troops-from-nato-countries-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:12:45 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274177014/troops-from-nato-countries-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[Brazilian Foreign Minister calls Israel's action in Gaza immoral]]> Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira called Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip "immoral" and "illegal", during a speech in the West Bank. He also reaffirmed Brazil's commitment to supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274176995/growth-comes-when-government-is-first-buyer-says-g20-sherpa-amitabh-kant Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:55:40 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274176995/growth-comes-when-government-is-first-buyer-says-g20-sherpa-amitabh-kant <![CDATA[No congratulations From France's Macron to Putin for his re-election]]> French President Emmanuel Macron will not sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him for his landslide re-election on Sunday, in a vote that western countries have said was neither free, nor fair.

Exit polls indicate that Putin won at least 87 percent of the vote in Sunday's election that the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and other countries have said was not free and fair]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274176987/no-congratulations-from-france-macron-to-putin-for-his-re-election Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:47:06 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274176987/no-congratulations-from-france-macron-to-putin-for-his-re-election <![CDATA[Moroccan Nurses' Labor Union Announces National Strike - Morocco World News]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1vcm9jY293b3JsZG5ld3MuY29tLzIwMjQvMDMvMzYxNDQ2L21vcm9jY2FuLW51cnNlcy1sYWJvci11bmlvbi1hbm5vdW5jZXMtbmF0aW9uYWwtc3RyaWtl0gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:25:58 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1vcm9jY293b3JsZG5ld3MuY29tLzIwMjQvMDMvMzYxNDQ2L21vcm9jY2FuLW51cnNlcy1sYWJvci11bmlvbi1hbm5vdW5jZXMtbmF0aW9uYWwtc3RyaWtl0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Chairman Of Morrocan Senate To Make Historic Visit To Israel - i24NEWS]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmkyNG5ld3MudHYvZW4vbmV3cy9pc3JhZWwvZGlwbG9tYWN5LzE2OTM3MjEwMzgtY2hhaXJtYW4tb2YtbW9ycm9jYW4tc2VuYXRlLXRvLW1ha2UtaGlzdG9yaWMtdmlzaXQtdG8taXNyYWVs0gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:25:00 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmkyNG5ld3MudHYvZW4vbmV3cy9pc3JhZWwvZGlwbG9tYWN5LzE2OTM3MjEwMzgtY2hhaXJtYW4tb2YtbW9ycm9jYW4tc2VuYXRlLXRvLW1ha2UtaGlzdG9yaWMtdmlzaXQtdG8taXNyYWVs0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[US, UK Launch Fresh Airstrikes in Yemen]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The United States and the United Kingdom have carried out a series of airstrikes in Yemen's Ta'izz and Hudaydah provinces, as Yemeni forces continue maritime operations against vessels linked to Israel in the Red Sea.

- World news -

According to Yemen's official Saba news agency, an airstrike hit Ta'izz province's At-Ta'iziyah district early on Sunday, with no immediate details on casu]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274176681/us-uk-launch-fresh-airstrikes-in-yemen Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:37:07 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274176681/us-uk-launch-fresh-airstrikes-in-yemen <![CDATA[Officials- Body of missing Lebanon woman found in Connecticut river - WMUR Manchester]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LndtdXIuY29tL2FydGljbGUvYm9keS1mb3VuZC1jdC1yaXZlci1zdXNwZWN0ZWQtbWlzc2luZy13b21hbi1sZWJhbm9uLW5oLzYwMjIzMTkx0gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:29:36 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LndtdXIuY29tL2FydGljbGUvYm9keS1mb3VuZC1jdC1yaXZlci1zdXNwZWN0ZWQtbWlzc2luZy13b21hbi1sZWJhbm9uLW5oLzYwMjIzMTkx0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Six Nations highlights- France 33-31 England]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68589726 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:29:31 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68589726 <![CDATA[EU seals 7.4bn deal with Egypt in effort to avert another migration crisis - European Union]]> https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/17/egypt-eu-deal-refugees-mediterranean Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:28:51 GMT https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/17/egypt-eu-deal-refugees-mediterranean <![CDATA[Six Nations 2024- Wales 21-24 Italy highlights]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68585292 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:28:23 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68585292 <![CDATA[Six Nations 2024- Emotional George North reflects on glittering career ahead of Italy finale]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68556320 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:28:10 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68556320 <![CDATA[Under-20 Six Nations- England come from behind to beat France and clinch title]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68582692 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:27:59 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68582692 <![CDATA[Six Nations 2024- Martin Johnson reflects on memorable England v France matches]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68543660 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:27:57 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/68543660 <![CDATA[Six Nations 2024- Sam Warburton says Wales lack athletes after Italy defeat]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68587664 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:27:48 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/rugby-union/68587664 <![CDATA[Live: Israel launches night raid on Gaza's al-Shifa hospital]]> The Israeli army announced Monday an operation was under way in Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, saying the complex was being used by senior Hamas militants. The Hamas government media office in Gaza condemned the operation, saying that "the storming of the Al-Shifa medical complex with tanks, drones, and weapons, and shooting inside it, is a war crime". Follow our liveblog for the latest developments on Israel's war on Hamas]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175554/live-israel-launches-night-raid-on-gaza-al-shifa-hospital Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:08:05 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175554/live-israel-launches-night-raid-on-gaza-al-shifa-hospital <![CDATA[Israel Launches Operation at Gaza City Hospital]]> Israel's military said Monday it was conducting an operation at the Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, an area where it came under international criticism for a November raid.

Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said in a statement that Israeli forces were acting Monday because senior Hamas officials were using the hospital to command attacks against Israel.

"We will conduct this operation ]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175374/israel-launches-operation-at-gaza-city-hospital Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:06:03 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175374/israel-launches-operation-at-gaza-city-hospital <![CDATA[Roundup: China adds two more golds at short track speed skating worlds]]> ROTTERDAM, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese short-track speed skating team concluded the World Championships at the Ahoy Arena on Sunday with a flourish, capturing gold in the mixed team relay and defending their title in the men's 5,000m relay.

Building on its success from Saturday's men's 500m and 1,500m events, China secured two additional golds on the final day, leading the tournament in total titles won. http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175206/roundup-china-adds-two-more-golds-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:30:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175206/roundup-china-adds-two-more-golds-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds <![CDATA[Israel launches military operation at Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175195/israel-launches-military-operation-at-gaza-al-shifa-hospital Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:18:19 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175195/israel-launches-military-operation-at-gaza-al-shifa-hospital <![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz goes back-to-back at Indian Wells]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175080/carlos-alcaraz-goes-back-to-back-at-indian-wells Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:40:12 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175080/carlos-alcaraz-goes-back-to-back-at-indian-wells <![CDATA[Israel sees decrease in job vacancies]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175076/israel-sees-decrease-in-job-vacancies Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:37:14 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175076/israel-sees-decrease-in-job-vacancies <![CDATA[Ghana boxer Takyi starts his 13th African Games campaign]]> ACCRA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Ghana's boxing sensation Samuel Takyi, the Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, started his 13th African Games campaign with an easy win at the Bukom Boxing Arena here on Sunday.

Takyi, who turned 23 last December, beat Berchami Mehdi from Morocco, in the first round of the light welterweight bout.

Takyi knocked down his opponent three times, leaving the referee with no other option ]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175068/ghana-boxer-takyi-starts-his-13th-african-games-campaign Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:18:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175068/ghana-boxer-takyi-starts-his-13th-african-games-campaign <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0100 GMT, March 18]]> MOSCOW -- Russia's incumbent President Vladimir Putin is set to win with 87.3 percent of votes in the presidential elections after 57.5 percent of ballots were counted by late Sunday, showed preliminary data from the Russian Central Election Commission.

Under Russian presidential election regulations, a candidate who receives more than 50 percent of the votes will secure victory. (Russia-Presidential Vote)

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<![CDATA[Report- Morocco's Economy Thriving Amid Global Headwinds - Morocco World News]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZmh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1vcm9jY293b3JsZG5ld3MuY29tLzIwMjQvMDMvMzYxNDQ5L3JlcG9ydC1tb3JvY2Nvcy1lY29ub215LXRocml2aW5nLWFtaWQtZ2xvYmFsLWhlYWR3aW5kc9IBAA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:55:24 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZmh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm1vcm9jY293b3JsZG5ld3MuY29tLzIwMjQvMDMvMzYxNDQ5L3JlcG9ydC1tb3JvY2Nvcy1lY29ub215LXRocml2aW5nLWFtaWQtZ2xvYmFsLWhlYWR3aW5kc9IBAA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Israel sees rise in consumer price index in February]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175028/israel-sees-rise-in-consumer-price-index-in-february Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:18:11 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175028/israel-sees-rise-in-consumer-price-index-in-february <![CDATA[NATO has boots on the ground in Ukraine Putin]]> The bloc's service members are dying in large numbers, the Russian President says

It is no secret that NATO soldiers are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, noting that those service members are facing extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his supporters and reporters on Sunday night after the end of the presidential election, in which he is expected]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175026/nato-has-boots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:13:06 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175026/nato-has-boots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[Caught on camera- Turkey hunter's startling encounter with Florida panther]]> https://www.wmur.com/article/caught-on-camera-turkey-hunters-startling-encounter-with-florida-panther-in-charlotte-county/60223181 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:08:33 GMT https://www.wmur.com/article/caught-on-camera-turkey-hunters-startling-encounter-with-florida-panther-in-charlotte-county/60223181 <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Red Sox use 9-run first to bully Yankees]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees <![CDATA[Xinhua Middle East news summary at 2200 GMT, March 17]]> GAZA -- The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 31,645 with 73,676 others wounded, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement Sunday.

Israeli army killed 92 Palestinians and wounded 130 others during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 31,645 and injuries to 73,676, according to the ministry. (Palestine-Israel-Death Toll)

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CAIRO -- The European ]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174934/xinhua-middle-east--summary-at-2200-gmt-march-17 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:18:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174934/xinhua-middle-east--summary-at-2200-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[EU provides Egypt with 7.4-bln-euro financial package: president]]> CAIRO, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The European Union (EU) agreed on Sunday to provide a financial package of approximately 7.4 billion euros (8.06 billion U.S. dollars) to bolster the Egyptian economy, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said.

Sisi made the remarks during a press conference jointly held with visiting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other senior officials from the bloc, durin]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174924/eu-provides-egypt-with-74-bln-euro-financial-package-president Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:55:02 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174924/eu-provides-egypt-with-74-bln-euro-financial-package-president <![CDATA[Trump & Orban: The deceptive allure of strong men in power]]> Donald Trump's recent meeting with Hungarian President Viktor Orban has reinforced the need for Americans to consider the costs of electing a dictator, http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174923/trump--orban-the-deceptive-allure-of-strong-men-in-power Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:52:08 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174923/trump--orban-the-deceptive-allure-of-strong-men-in-power <![CDATA[AFP Journalist Among 50 Detained at Kurdish Event in Turkey]]> Istanbul - Around 50 people including an AFP journalist were detained by police Sunday in Istanbul on the sidelines of the Kurdish New Year celebrations, witnesses said.

AFP video journalist Eylul Yasar was preparing to film the celebrations of the Kurdish New Year when she was arrested at a checkpoint, journalists and lawyers at the scene reported.

She was released after being handcuffed and held by police]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174867/afp-journalist-among-50-detained-at-kurdish-event-in-turkey Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:36:35 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174867/afp-journalist-among-50-detained-at-kurdish-event-in-turkey <![CDATA[The sledge Russia's oldest transport]]> Russia's oldest type of carriage has become a part of popular culture. What were the different types of sledges called and what were they for?

"There were sledges, harnessed to dashing troikas [three horses - ed.], decorated with ribbons and bells with crimson jingle, simple city sledges; ugly, ridiculously heavy carriages; and hunting sledges, pulled by strong, barely restrained trotters. Visiting wives of local]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174853/the-sledge-russia-oldest-transport Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:55:22 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174853/the-sledge-russia-oldest-transport <![CDATA[Iga Swiatek tops Maria Sakkari for second Indian Wells title]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174851/iga-swiatek-tops-maria-sakkari-for-second-indian-wells-title Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:55:14 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174851/iga-swiatek-tops-maria-sakkari-for-second-indian-wells-title <![CDATA[Syria condemns U.S. destructive policies]]> DAMASCUS, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Syria's Foreign Ministry on Sunday strongly denounced a recent joint statement by the United States, Britain, France, and Germany as the perpetuation of "destructive policies."

The ministry said the joint statement was a continuation of the "destructive policies" that these countries have been imposing on Syria for the past 13 years.

On the 13th anniversary of the break out ]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174845/syria-condemns-us-destructive-policies Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:44:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174845/syria-condemns-us-destructive-policies <![CDATA[Waste from humanitarian aid to Gaza polluting Mediterranean Sea]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174832/waste-from-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza-polluting-mediterranean-sea Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:37:06 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174832/waste-from-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza-polluting-mediterranean-sea <![CDATA[Preventing Israel's planned Rafah attack priority: Palestinian president]]> RAMALLAH, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Sunday that preventing Israeli forces from invading Gaza's southern city of Rafah is an urgent priority.

"The urgent matter and priority for us is to prevent Israeli forces from invading Rafah, to which more than 1.5 million Palestinians have been displaced, which will cause a humanitarian catastrophe," said Abbas during his meeting with Bra]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174824/preventing-israel-planned-rafah-attack-priority-palestinian-president Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:30:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174824/preventing-israel-planned-rafah-attack-priority-palestinian-president <![CDATA[Netanyahu: Israel to Push Ahead With Rafah Incursion]]> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rebuffed international pressure, vowing that Israel would push ahead with an attack on Hamas militants in Rafah near the Gaza-Egyptian border, even as cease-fire talks were set to resume in Qatar in the coming days.

'No amount of international pressure will stop us from realizing all the goals of the war," to erase any Hamas control in Gaza, Netanyahu told a Cab]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174802/netanyahu-israel-to-push-ahead-with-rafah-incursion Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:36:26 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174802/netanyahu-israel-to-push-ahead-with-rafah-incursion <![CDATA[Yanis Varoufakis Speech | Night Falls In The Evening Lands: The Assange Epic | 9th March 2024]]> On Saturday 9 March the conference, Night Falls in the Evening Lands: The Assange Epic took place with more than 600 people attending in person and online. It featured outstanding speakers including former Greece Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis; specialist in human rights, Craig Mokhiber; historian and expert in politics of the United States, Dr Emma Shortis; and a former a]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175111/yanis-varoufakis-speech--night-falls-in-the-evening-lands-the-assange-epic--9th-march-2024 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 19:09:51 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274175111/yanis-varoufakis-speech--night-falls-in-the-evening-lands-the-assange-epic--9th-march-2024 <![CDATA[EU and Egypt agree 7.4 bn euro deal focussed on energy, migration]]> The EU chief and five European leaders visited cash-strapped Egypt on Sunday to announce a 7.4-billion-euro financial package focussed on boosting energy trade and stemming irregular migrant flows to the 27-member bloc.

The deal will include billions in credit over coming years for highly indebted Egypt, and stepping up energy sales that could help Europe "move further away from Russian gas", said a senior Europe]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174632/eu-and-egypt-agree-74-bn-euro-deal-focussed-on-energy-migration Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:16:07 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174632/eu-and-egypt-agree-74-bn-euro-deal-focussed-on-energy-migration <![CDATA[Netanyahu: Israel to Push Ahead With Rafah Attack]]> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rebuffed international pressure, vowing that Israel would push ahead with an attack on Hamas militants in Rafah near the Gaza-Egyptian border, even as cease-fire talks were set to resume in Qatar in the coming days.

'No amount of international pressure will stop us from realizing all the goals of the war," to erase any Hamas control in Gaza, Netanyahu told a Cab]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174561/netanyahu-israel-to-push-ahead-with-rafah-attack Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:06:14 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174561/netanyahu-israel-to-push-ahead-with-rafah-attack <![CDATA[WHO: World Ignores Catastrophic Humanitarian Situation in Sudan]]> Geneva - April marks the one-year anniversary of the war in Sudan, sparked by a power struggle between two rival generals. Aid organizations say the war is having catastrophic consequences for the population of nearly 49 million people - more than half of whom need life-saving humanitarian assistance.

Since the conflict began April 15, 2023, tens of thousands of people have been killed and injured, millions have ]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174559/who-world-ignores-catastrophic-humanitarian-situation-in-sudan Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:05:36 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174559/who-world-ignores-catastrophic-humanitarian-situation-in-sudan <![CDATA[Egypt's president meets EU leaders on boosting ties]]> CAIRO, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and visiting European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday held a meeting on boosting Egyptian-European ties, said the Egyptian presidency.

Sisi and von der Leyen discussed the expected signing of a joint political declaration document to elevate bilateral relations to "strategic and comprehensive partnership," the Egyptian p]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174455/egypt-president-meets-eu-leaders-on-boosting-ties Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:18:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174455/egypt-president-meets-eu-leaders-on-boosting-ties <![CDATA[Hezbollah-Israel conflict causes 350-mln-USD loss in S. Lebanon]]> BEIRUT, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Hezbollah-Israel conflict on the Lebanese southern border has caused an indirect cost of 350 million U.S. dollars, local news service Lebnan News reported on Sunday.

Lebnan News said that the loss is due to the partial and complete destruction of houses and infrastructure, as well as the burning of agricultural lands.

"Around 10 million square meters of agricultural land a]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174454/hezbollah-israel-conflict-causes-350-mln-usd-loss-in-s-lebanon Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:18:01 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174454/hezbollah-israel-conflict-causes-350-mln-usd-loss-in-s-lebanon <![CDATA[Greece Alarmed by Rising Tides of Migrants]]> Athens - Greece is facing increasing illegal immigration as the Gaza crisis continues. The trend has Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and senior European Union officials heading to Egypt Sunday to sign an aid package worth just over $8 billion intended to help ease migration.

A surge in illegal migration has seen numbers entering Greece swell by more than 400% in the last month alone.

Palestinians rank hi]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174381/greece-alarmed-by-rising-tides-of-migrants Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:06:05 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174381/greece-alarmed-by-rising-tides-of-migrants <![CDATA[Russia election to tighten Putin's grip, opponents stage noon protest]]> President Vladimir Putin is poised to tighten his grip on power on Sunday in a Russian election that is certain to deliver him a landslide victory, though some opponents staged a symbolic noon protest at polling stations against his rule.

Vladimir Putin, who rose to power in 1999, is poised to win a new six-year term that, if he completes it, would enable him to overtake Josef Stalin and become Russia's longest-s]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174368/russia-election-to-tighten-putin-grip-opponents-stage-noon-protest Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:47:11 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174368/russia-election-to-tighten-putin-grip-opponents-stage-noon-protest <![CDATA[Iran Fails to Reach Goalball Nations Cup 2024 Semis]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's men's goalball team failed to reach the Goalball Nations Cup 2024 semifinals.

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Team Melli lost to Montenegro 11-6 and failed to advance to the tournament's semifinals.

Iran lost to Brazil, Japan and Montenegro and defeated Germany, Sweden and Poland in Group A.

Mostafa Shahbazi, Hassan Jafari, Mahdi Abbasi, Mohammad Mahdi Zarei, Khalil Shahriarnasab, Milad]]> http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174363/iran-fails-to-reach-goalball-nations-cup-2024-semis Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:37:13 GMT http://www.mediterraneannews.net/news/274174363/iran-fails-to-reach-goalball-nations-cup-2024-semis