Новости за 10.05.2016

DHAKA — Bangladesh on Tuesday executed the leader of the country's largest Islamist party for war crimes, officials said, a move set to exacerbate tensions in the volatile Muslim-majority nation.

AMMAN — An aftercare package that ensures the mental and social wellbeing of care home leavers has been launched in Jordan.

AMMAN — Jordan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will begin next week negotiations over a four-year fund-supported programme, Finance Minister Omar Malhas announced on Tuesday.

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM — A Jerusalem court convicted a 14-year-old Palestinian on Tuesday of the attempted murder of two Israelis in a knife attack last October that was one of the most high-profile of a recent wave of violence.

LONDON — The 17-nation group backing Syria peace talks will meet next week, US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday, a day after he and his Russian counterpart agreed to work to revive a "cessation of hostilities" agreement reached in February.

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant is finalising options for its partial privatisation and will present them to its Supreme Council soon, its chief executive said about the centrepiece of the kingdom's efforts to overhaul its economy.

LONDON – British budget airline easyJet  said strong demand for beach holidays was making up for a drop in travelling in the wake of recent attacks in Europe, and raised its dividend in a sign of its confidence.

AMMAN — Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Maha Ali on Tuesday invited Greek businesspeople to make investments in Jordan, which she said can be their gateway to regional and international markets. 

AMMAN — Border Guards received 296 Syrian refugees during the previous 24 hours, an army official said Tuesday.

MANILA — The election of Rodrigo Duterte as Philippine president marks the latest victory for populist politics, as voters around the world reward candidates offering simple solutions to complex problems.