Saturday, 29 December 2018

Yemen's Houthi forces start redeployment in Hodeidah as part of U.N. deal: U.N. source

Yemen's Houthi forces have started to redeploy inside the port city of Hodeidah as part of the U.N.-sponsored peace agreement signed in Sweden earlier this month, a U.N. source said on Saturday.


from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2CDEBXQ

Amos Oz, author who chronicled Israel's struggles, dead at 79

Amos Oz, Israel's best-known author and an outspoken supporter of a two-state solution to its conflict with the Palestinians, died of cancer at the age of 79 on Friday, his daughter said.


from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2rYh5P9

UAE reopens embassy in Syrian capital closed in 2011

UAE reopens embassy in Syrian capital closed in 2011BEIRUT (AP) — The United Arab Emirates reopened its embassy in Syria's capital on Thursday for the first time in seven years, a reflection of improved relations between President Bashar Assad and some of his Arab foes as the war winds down.




The Latest: Community vigil honors slain California officer

The Latest: Community vigil honors slain California officerSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest on the killing of a California officer (all times local):




Syria army enters Manbij in new alliance with Kurds

Syria army enters Manbij in new alliance with KurdsThe Syrian army entered the key northern city of Manbij for the first time in six years on Friday, a spokesman said in a televised statement. The announcement came moments after the Kurds, left exposed by a US pledge to pull out its own troops, asked for the regime's help to face a threatened Turkish offensive. The Syrian army spokesman said the national flag was raised in Manbij, a key city which lies about 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of the Turkish border.




Pedialyte Is Embracing Its Reputation as a Hangover Treatment With a Sparkling Drink for Adults

Pedialyte Is Embracing Its Reputation as a Hangover Treatment With a Sparkling Drink for AdultsJust in time for New Year's Eve.




Tesla names Larry Ellison, Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to board

Tesla names Larry Ellison, Kathleen Wilson-Thompson to boardThey join the board as independent directors.