Новости за 14.06.2016

ADEN — Deprived of sleep by temperatures of over 40 degrees, Azal Mohammed was among dozens of young men burning tyres last month to protest against persistent power cuts in Aden, a port city that was the capital of South Yemen.

BEIJING — Countries in Southeast Asia have “serious concerns” over recent events in the disputed South China Sea, an unusually strongly worded communique issued by their foreign ministers in China said Tuesday.

RAWABI, West Bank — After years of setbacks, Palestinians are proudly starting to move into their first planned city being built in the West Bank — a move that isn't just about real estate, but also a symbol of their quest for statehood after nearly 50 years of Israeli military occupation.

NEW YORK — Italy’s “Osteria Francescana” was crowned world’s best restaurant of 2016 at an awards ceremony in New York on Monday, the first Italian establishment to win the annual accolade.

BEIRUT — A Daesh counterattack on Syrian regime forces advancing towards a militant stronghold on Monday left 28 militants dead, a monitor said.

SIRTE, Libya — An intense fightback by the Daesh terror group in Libya's Sirte slowed an advance by pro-government forces Monday into the extremists’ North African stronghold.

AMMAN — Prime Minister Hani Mulki on Monday visited the Civil Status and Passport Department (CSPD) and called for taking further measures to facilitate transactions for citizens and visitors.