Новости за 07.06.2020

TRIPOLI — Fighters loyal to Libya's UN-recognised government on Sunday kept up their counter-offensive against forces of Khalifa Haftar, but fighting slowed on the outskirts of the strategic city of Sirte.

AMMAN — The World Food Programme (WFP) in Jordan introduced this month the cash withdrawal option for 70,00 refugees living in Mafraq governorate, completely shifting WFP’s food assistance for refugees living in host communities to unrestricted cash, a WFP statement said on Sunday.

AMMAN — The Government of Japan and UNOPS have launched a $1.3-million project to enhance the operational capacity of the Royal Medical Services (RMS).

BEIRUT — At least 12 pro-Iranian fighters died in strikes by unidentified aircraft on eastern Syria late Saturday evening, a war monitor said.

RABAT — Pottery, basketwork and wrought-iron furniture pile up in the deserted stalls of the Oulja arts and crafts complex in Sale near the Moroccan capital Rabat.

AMMAN — Clothing and footwear merchants on Sunday urged the government to adopt swift measures to boost the sector, which was hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis.

MADRID — Chanting for justice, thousands of protesters rallied in the streets of Spain and Italy on Sunday joining a wave of global demonstrations sparked by the death of African-American George Floyd at the hands of US police.

TRIPOLI — The Libyan National Oil Company said on Sunday production had resumed at Al Sharara oil field, the country’s largest, which had been shut months ago by the forces of strongman Khalifa Haftar.

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BERLIN — Robert Lewandowski scored his 30th league goal of the season on Saturday as Bayern Munich came from behind to claim a 4-2 victory at Bayer Leverkusen and move a step closer to the Bundesliga title.

AMMAN — Jordan on Saturday hailed Egyptian efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis, which have resulted in the "Cairo declaration" that was launched in the presence of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi. 

BEIRUT — Protesters poured into the streets of the Lebanese capital Saturday to decry the collapse of the economy, as clashes erupted between supporters and opponents of Hizbollah.