Daily Archives: May 1, 2020

2020-05-01: News Headlines

en.mehrnews (2020-05-01). Iran condemns German ban on Lebanon's Hezbollah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01(MNA) —Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the German government's blacklisting of the Lebanese Hezbollah as a measure serving the objectives of the US and the Zionist regime of Israel.

en.mehrnews (2020-05-01). Amir-Abdollahian reacts to German ban on Lebanon's Hezbollah. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) — In reaction to German ban on Lebanon's Hezbollah, Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Germany's following of dirty American-Zionist policies threatens the interests of Berlin in the region.

RT (2020-04-30). 'Israeli helicopters' fire missiles at Syrian military sites — state media. rt.com Israeli helicopters attacked a number of military positions in southern Syria with missiles, Syrian state media reported, noting the strikes inflicted "limited material damage." | The aircraft bombed sites in the Quneitra and Daraa provinces early on Friday morning after approaching from the occupied Golan Heights, firing some five missiles,

teleSUR (2020-04-30). Germany Bans All Hezbollah Activities. telesurenglish.net German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer announced on Thursday that the country has banned Lebanon's Hezbollah movement from operating in the country, calling it a terrorist organization. | RELATED: | In the early hours of Thursday morning, German police searched premises and private residences linked to Hezbollah in the country to prevent relevant evidence being destroyed, according to Germany's interior ministry. | "Police measures are unde…

news.un (2020-04-29). Syria: As coronavirus threat intensifies, ceasefire more urgent than ever. news.un.org Syria desperately needs a nationwide ceasefire to enable its war-weary citizens to access the equipment and resources necessary to combat COVID-19, the UN's top envoy for the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.

The Grayzone (2020-04-28). Exclusive: OPCW insiders slam 'compromised' new Syria chemical weapons probe. thegrayzone.com Current and former staff members of the OPCW have denounced the organization's IIT report alleging Syrian government sarin use at…

Al-Masdar News (2020-04-29). Iran Breaks Through US-Led Blockade To Deliver Record Amount Of Oil To Syria. iranian.com Iran has managed to break through the long-term US blockade to deliver a large amount of oil to the Syrian Arab Republic, a tanker tracking website has revealed. According to the website Tanker Trackers, Iran has significantly increased their oil exports to Syria, with several cargoes reportedly reaching the Port of Baniyas in the Tartous …

yenisafak (2020-05-01). Turkey brings Ramadan cheers in Ethiopia. yenisafak.com Turkey's Diyanet Foundation on Friday handed out thousands of food packets to needy people in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa as part of charity activities during the holy month of Ramadan."Today, we are distributing 1,500 packs of food aid and yesterday, we distributed 30 tons of food aid as well," Turkish Ambassador to Ethiopia Yaprak Alp told Anadolu Agency."Turkey has always been a very good friend of Ethiopia; and both countries stood by each other in difficult times and again today the world is facing difficult times with the COVID-19 crisis especially. Ethiopia also has the locust problem on top of that," A…

yenisafak (2020-05-01). More coronavirus cases reported in Morocco, Lebanon. yenisafak.com The health authorities in Morocco and Lebanon announced on Friday new coronavirus infections.In Morocco, the Ministry of Health said that the coronavirus death toll rose to 171 deaths after a new fatality.The ministry added that the country's total infections have reached 4,529 after 106 new cases were found over the last 24 hours.It said 71 more patients recovered over the past 24 hours, bringing the total recoveries to 1,055.In Lebanon, the Health Ministry said in its daily briefing on coronavirus updates that four new cases were reported, bringing the country's tally to 729.The ministry said the death toll sto…

yenisafak (2020-05-01). Lebanon signs request for IMF assistance. yenisafak.com "This is a historic moment in the history of Lebanon. We have taken the first step on the path of saving Lebanon from the deep financial gap; and it would be difficult to get out of it without efficient and impactful help," the statement said.Beirut passed an economic rescue plan on Thursday and said it would be the basis for seeking IMF help.

sputniknews (2020-05-01). Satellite Images Allegedly Depict Damage Done to Syrian Facilities by Airstrikes Blamed on Israel. sputniknews.com Many of these airstrikes were attributed to the Israeli Air Force by Syrian media outlets, but Tel Aviv itself has not commented on these claims only vaguely hinting that it might be behind the attacks.

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Amir-Abdollahian reacts to German ban on Lebanon's Hezbollah
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-01
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA)

Iran condemns German ban on Lebanon's Hezbollah
en.mehrnews.com | 2020-05-01
TEHRAN, May 01(MNA) –Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the German government's blacklisting of the Lebanese Hezbollah as a measure serving the objectives of the US and the Zionist regime of Israel.
en.mehrnews.com/news/158210/Iran-condemns-German-ban-on-Lebanon-s-Hezbollah

Hezbollah is now the "Great Satan"
Elijah Magnier | thealtworld.com | 2020-04-30
The current government in Lebanon is challenging its politicians with the accusation of having supported the corrupt political and financial system for at least three decades. These politicians accuse Hezbollah, claiming that it is responsible for this corruption. And indeed, Hezbollah is repeatedly accused of supporting street campaigns to eliminate political opponents or to control the country. | Accordingly, Hezbollah has become in the eyes of some establishment figures the "great Satan" whose leadership seems able to get its hands on all the critical positions in Lebanon's politics and administration. Members…
thealtworld.com/elijah_magnier/hezbollah-is-now-the-great-satan

Germany Bans All Hezbollah Activities
telesurenglish.net | 2020-04-30
German Interior Minister Horst Seehofer announced on Thursday that the country has banned Lebanon's Hezbollah movement from operating in the country, calling it a terrorist organization. | RELATED: | US Sanctions Hezbollah-Linked Lebanese Companies | In the early hours of Thursday morning, German police searched premises and private residences linked to Hezbollah in the country to prevent relevant evidence being destroyed, according to Germany's interior ministry. | "Police measures are unde…
telesurenglish.net/news/Germany-Bans-All-Hezbollah-Activities–20200430-0008.html

Syria: As coronavirus threat intensifies, ceasefire more urgent than ever
news.un.org | 2020-04-29
Syria desperately needs a nationwide ceasefire to enable its war-weary citizens to access the equipment and resources necessary to combat COVID-19, the UN's top envoy for the country told the Security Council on Wednesday.
news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2020/04/1062862

Exclusive: OPCW insiders slam 'compromised' new Syria chemical weapons probe
The Grayzone | thegrayzone.com | 2020-04-28
Current and former staff members of the OPCW have denounced the organization's IIT report alleging Syrian government sarin use at…
thegrayzone.com/2020/04/28/opcw-insiders-ltamenah-chemical-weapons-report/

Iran Breaks Through US-Led Blockade To Deliver Record Amount Of Oil To Syria
Al-Masdar News | iranian.com | 2020-04-29
Iran has managed to break through the long-term US blockade to deliver a large amount of oil to the Syrian Arab Republic, a tanker tracking website has revealed. According to the website Tanker Trackers, Iran has significantly increased their oil exports to Syria, with several cargoes reportedly reaching the Port of Baniyas in the Tartous …
iranian.com/2020/04/29/iran-breaks-through-us-led-blockade-to-deliver-record-amount-of-oil-to-syria/

Turkey brings Ramadan cheers in Ethiopia
yenisafak.com | 2020-05-01
Turkey's Diyanet Foundation on Friday handed out thousands of food packets to needy people in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa as part of charity activities during the holy month of Ramadan."Today, we are distributing 1,500 packs of food aid and yesterday, we distributed 30 tons of food aid as well," Turkish Ambassador to Ethiopia Yaprak Alp told Anadolu Agency."Turkey has always been a very good friend of Ethiopia; and both countries stood by each other in difficult times and again today the world is facing difficult times with the COVID-19 crisis especially. Ethiopia also has the locust problem on top of that," A…
yenisafak.com/en/world/turkey-brings-ramadan-cheers-in-ethiopia-3518397

Lebanon signs request for IMF assistance
yenisafak.com | 2020-05-01
"This is a historic moment in the history of Lebanon. We have taken the first step on the path of saving Lebanon from the deep financial gap; and it would be difficult to get out of it without efficient and impactful help," the statement said.Beirut passed an economic rescue plan on Thursday and said it would be the basis for seeking IMF help.
yenisafak.com/en/economy/lebanon-signs-request-for-imf-assistance-3518404

More coronavirus cases reported in Morocco, Lebanon
yenisafak.com | 2020-05-01
The health authorities in Morocco and Lebanon announced on Friday new coronavirus infections.In Morocco, the Ministry of Health said that the coronavirus death toll rose to 171 deaths after a new fatality.The ministry added that the country's total infections have reached 4,529 after 106 new cases were found over the last 24 hours.It said 71 more patients recovered over the past 24 hours, bringing the total recoveries to 1,055.In Lebanon, the Health Ministry said in its daily briefing on coronavirus updates that four new cases were reported, bringing the country's tally to 729.The ministry said the death toll sto…
yenisafak.com/en/world/more-coronavirus-cases-reported-in-morocco-lebanon-3518403

Satellite Images Allegedly Depict Damage Done to Syrian Facilities by Airstrikes Blamed on Israel
sputniknews.com | 2020-05-01
Many of these airstrikes were attributed to the Israeli Air Force by Syrian media outlets, but Tel Aviv itself has not commented on these claims only vaguely hinting that it might be behind the attacks.
sputniknews.com/military/202005011079160372-satellite-images-allegedly-depict-damage-done-to-syrian-facilities-by-airstrikes-blamed-on-israel/