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US-Israel arms deal sends 'clear signal' to Iran

Agence France-PresseApril 21, 2013 05:45
A major US arms deal with Israel sends a "very clear signal" to Tehran that military action remains an option to stop it from going nuclear, US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel told reporters on Sunday. Asked if a multi-billion dollar arms package with Israel was designed to convey a message that a military strike remains an option, he said: "I don't think there's any question that's another very clear signal to Iran."

U.S. near $10 billion arms deal with Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE

April 19, 2013 16:00
By David Alexander WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is finalizing a complex $10 billion (6.5 billion pounds) arms deal that would strengthen two key Arab allies while maintaining Israel's military edge, defence officials said on Friday ahead of a trip to the Middle East by Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel.

AFP World News Agenda

March 28, 2013 18:00
What's happening around the world on Friday: -- TOP STORIES -- + Cyprus banks open for first full day of business + US warns ready for 'any eventuality' on N. Korea + Syria Friday prayers protests after deadly mortar attack + Pope Francis in first Easter ceremonies NICOSIA: Banks in bailed-out Cyprus return to normal opening hours following a near two-week lockdown and a day that saw queues form amid strict capital controls to prevent a run and curb the fallout from a 10-billion-euro rescue. (CYPRUS-ECONOMY-EU-FINANCE)

Cyprus court gives Hezbollah man 4 years over 'Israel plot'

March 28, 2013 13:01
A Cyprus court sentenced a self-confessed member of Lebanon's Hezbollah group on Thursday to four years in jail after he was convicted of involvement in a plot to attack Israeli interests on the island. The official Cyprus News Agency said the criminal court in the south coast city of Limassol sentenced Hossam Taleb Yaacoub, a dual Lebanese and Swedish citizen, to four years minus time already served in prison since last July.

AFP 0100 GMT News Advisory

March 27, 2013 21:46
Duty Editor: John Weaver Tel: +852 2829 6211 -- TOP STORIES -- + Cyprus banks to reopen after lockdown + US judges weigh Defense of Marriage Act + Huge cyber-attack 'slows Internet' Cyprus-economy-EU-finance,newseries-WRAP NICOSIA Cyprus confirms that banks will reopen on Thursday after a nearly two-week lockdown, but the finance ministry imposes unprecedented controls to stop money leaving the bailed-out island. 850 words 0330 GMT by Charlie Charalambous. Picture. Graphic. Video

AFP 0100 GMT News Advisory

March 24, 2013 22:02
Duty Editor: Mike Patterson Tel: +852 2829 6211 -- TOP STORIES -- + Deal reached in Cyprus bailout talks + Central African rebels seize capital + US to hand over prison to Afghans + Head of Syrian opposition resigns Cyprus-economy-EU-finance,newseries-WRAP BRUSSELS EU and IMF officials strike a tentative agreement with Cyprus to resurrect a bailout for the island -- but one banking chain goes to the wall and major clients, who include many Russians, will take a giant hit.

AFP 1900 GMT news advisory

March 24, 2013 15:15
News Editor: Olivia Hampton Tel: +1 202 414 0541 -- TOP STORIES -- + Cyprus leader in EU talks to avert imminent financial disaster + Rebels storm Central Africa capital as president flees + Syrian opposition in political disarray Cyprus-economy-EU-finance,WRAP BRUSSELS President Nicos Anastasiades vows to do his utmost for Cyprus in emergency talks with Brussels bailout bosses, as the clock ticks on a deadline to avert bankruptcy and exit from the euro. 700 words 1930 GMT by Roddy Thomson. Pictures. Video. Graphic

AFP 0100 GMT News Advisory

March 22, 2013 21:46
Duty Editor: Mike Patterson Tel: +852 2829 6211 -- TOP STORIES -- + Cyprus MPs pass first parts of bailout measures + Israel apologises to Turkey over flotilla raid + Lebanon Prime Minister Mikati, government resign + Congolese war crimes suspect Ntaganda in ICC jail Cyprus-economy-EU-finance,WRAP NICOSIA

AFP 1900 GMT news advisory

March 21, 2013 15:45
News Editor: Dave Clark Tel: +1 202 414 0541 -- TOP STORIES -- + Obama pushes two-state solution on Israel trip + Kurdish rebel leader calls for ceasefire with Turkey + Syria car bomb kills pro-regime cleric + US launches probe in alleged Syria chemical weapons strikes Israel-Palestinians-US-Obama-diplomacy,8thlead-WRAP JERUSALEM In a powerful direct appeal to Israelis, President Barack Obama insists that a two-state peace with the Palestinians can still be forged and is the only hope of true security for the Jewish state.

Qatar throws Egypt $2.5 billion lifeline to prop up pound

January 8, 2013 12:00
* Egypt convulsed by dollar rush after political turmoil * Qatar seen as seeking influence in post-Mubarak Egypt * IMF team expected in 2-3 weeks for talks on $4.8 bln loan By Yasmine Saleh and Patrick Werr CAIRO, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Qatar tossed Egypt an economic lifeline on Tuesday, announcing it had lent Egypt another $2 billion and given it an extra $500 million outright to help control a currency crisis.
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