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US pressure compromises Beirut port blast investigation
After over a year of suspension, a sudden resumption of the investigation resulted in an unprecedented decision to release all suspects involved in the explosion
Jan 25, 2023
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Investigation into Beirut Port blast resumes after over 14 months of suspension
The judicial investigator, who has resumed work after a hiatus of over a year, has charged Lebanon’s top prosecutor in connection with the blast
Jan 24, 2023
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Turkiye launches investigation into Erdogan effigy hung outside Stockholm city hall
Turkish media claims that the effigy incident may impact Turkiye's decision to approve Sweden's ascension to NATO
Jan 13, 2023
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FBI opens investigation into Israeli murder of Al Jazeera reporter
Israeli officials bristled at the news, with outgoing defense minister Benny Gantz calling it a mistake and highlighting that Israel 'stands behind all soldiers'
Nov 15, 2022
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Lebanon expands investigation into archbishop amid mounting religious pressure
Lebanese media revealed that, as part of the investigation, there will be an audit of properties belonging to the archbishop
Jul 25, 2022
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Cairo calls for Israeli investigation into mass grave of Egyptian soldiers
A statement from Lapid’s office said that Egyptian authorities will be updated on any new information in relation to the mass grave
Jul 11, 2022
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Palestinians mourn slain Al Jazeera journalist as calls grow for independent investigation
Palestinians refused calls for a joint investigation of Shireen Abu Aqla's murder, citing Tel Aviv's track record of inaccurate investigations of their soldiers' crimes
May 12, 2022
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Lebanese army tasked with migrant boat investigation despite accusations by survivors
Survivors from the tragedy say a Lebanese army vessel caused the migrant boat to sink by ramming into it twice
Apr 27, 2022
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Lebanese judge freezes assets of multiple banks amid ongoing investigations
The judicial order comes just days after the CEOs of the same banks were hit with travel bans
Mar 14, 2022
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Muqtada al-Sadr calls for investigation into claims of Mossad activity in Iraq
The IRGC has said that its attack in Erbil targeted a Mossad facility in the self-governed region, and has warned Israel against further attacks on its officials
Mar 14, 2022
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CNN investigation shows US, UK troops responsible for dozens of deaths outside Kabul airport last year
An investigation by the Pentagon previously alleged that over 170 people were killed by a suicide blast, despite accounts by survivors and medical personnel to the contrary
Feb 10, 2022
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Investigation reveals Pentagon under-reported civilian death toll from airstrikes in West Asia
The Pentagon intentionally hid details of airstrikes that killed civilians in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan
Dec 19, 2021
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United Nations urged to renew mandate of Yemen war crimes investigation team
Organizations says the decision by UN Human Rights Council to not renew the war crimes investigation mandate will increase the impunity of the Saudi-led war on Yemen
Dec 03, 2021
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Luxembourg launches investigation into money laundering by Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor
Riad Salameh now faces three criminal investigations in Europe over alleged "massive" embezzlement of public funds
Nov 15, 2021
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Iraq’s Fatah Alliance calls for investigation of PM assassination attempt
Hadi Ameri calls for a transparent investigation of the case, saying there are groups in Iraq seeking to ignite a Shia–Shia conflict
Nov 13, 2021
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FBI releases new batch of documents detailing years-long investigation into Saudi officials’ links to 9/11 hijackers
While no conclusive evidence was found to link Saudi officials to the hijackers, the FBI spent nine years probing connections between the parties
Nov 05, 2021
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Judge Tarek Bitar forced to suspend Beirut Port blast investigation for third time
While earlier reports claimed Bitar was to be removed from his post, new information shows the blast probe has been suspended due to the latest lawsuit filed against the Judge for 'mishandling' the case
Nov 04, 2021
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Judges protecting judges: why the Beirut blast investigation is a dud
Lead investigative Judge Tarek Bitar refuses to prosecute his judiciary colleagues who signed to unload, store, then ignore the ammonium nitrates that devastated Beirut last August.
Oct 28, 2021
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Human rights groups accuse Saudi Arabia of lobbying to stop UN investigation of war crimes in Yemen
Human rights activists have also taken aim at the UN for ignoring violations committed by the Saudi-backed administration in southern Yemen
Oct 06, 2021
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US President orders declassification of 9/11 investigation documents
The families of victims believe the FBI have destroyed evidence linking Saudi Arabia to the terrorist attacks
Sep 04, 2021
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EXCLUSIVE: Beirut blast, the investigation files
Exclusive: The Cradle has viewed the western and Lebanese investigation files of the Beirut blast and summarizes their details.
Aug 04, 2021
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Turkiye summons nine western ambassadors to protest embassies’ closure
Diplomatic tensions rose when Turkiye responded to an initial US security alert by warning citizens against possible xenophobic and racist attacks in Europe
Feb 03, 2023
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Syrian security forces targeted in latest Deraa attack
The security situation in Deraa has been deteriorating lately, as this is the fourth attack on the Syrian governorate in one month
Feb 02, 2023
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Douma locals, medical personnel deny veracity of 2018 ‘chemical weapons attack’
In 2019, WikiLeaks revealed that the OPCW had suppressed the findings of its initial report on the alleged Douma incident
Feb 02, 2023
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US blacklists more Iranian companies, cites drone sales to Russia
More than 22 countries have inquired about the possibility to purchase Iran's attack drones
Jan 31, 2023
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Hamas shoots down Israeli UAV drone over Gaza Strip
Israel claims that the drone crashed into the Gaza Strip during an operation, and that the incident is currently being investigated
Jan 30, 2023
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Syria blasts ‘misleading’ OPCW report on alleged Douma attack
The OPCW was revealed to have suppressed findings in its initial report that suggested that the Douma attack never took place
Jan 29, 2023
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US sanctions former Paraguayan president for alleged Hezbollah ties
Paraguay's former president and current VP have been previously accused of being involved in systemic corruption
Jan 27, 2023
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Shooting at Azerbaijan embassy in Tehran spikes tensions
The assailant has cited “personal and family problems” as the motive behind the shooting attack
Jan 27, 2023
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Leaked files: How Britain trains Jordan to spy on its citizens
The British government covertly trained Jordanian security services in techniques known as “digital media exploitation” which has been used to monitor, manipulate, and disrupt dissent in the kingdom.
Jan 24, 2023
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