Day: November 16, 2020

Israel begins bid for development of sensitive East Jerusalem area

Israel moved ahead on Sunday with a settler housing plan in a sensitive area near East Jerusalem, a step critics said was aimed at shoring up the project before U.S. President-elect Joe Biden takes office. On its website, the Israel Land Authority (ILA) invited contractor bids for building 1,257 homes in Givat Hamatos, under a… Read More Israel begins bid for development of sensitive East Jerusalem area

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Peru’s interim president Manuel Merino announces resignation following protests

Peruvian lawmakers and the country’s top court were set to debate on Monday who should take over as president after Congress failed overnight to name a candidate to become the third leader in the space of a week marred by deadly protests. The Andean country’s interim leader, Manuel Merino, resigned on Sunday, after the ouster… Read More Peru’s interim president Manuel Merino announces resignation following protests

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