Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Updated 10:44 pm PST, Monday, November 12, 2018 In this Oct. 31, 2018 photo, a Lebanese customs officer walks past trucks waiting to cross into Syria from the Lebanese border crossing point of al-Masnaa, in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. The long-awaited reopening of a vital border crossing between Syria and Jordan earlier this month was supposed to bring relief to Lebanese farmers and traders looking to resume exports to Gulf countries. But the commerce has so far been complicated by politics, high transit fees and fighting over which trucks pass through which country. less In this Oct. 31, 2018 photo, a Lebanese customs officer walks past trucks waiting to cross into Syria from the Lebanese border crossing point of al-Masnaa, in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon. The long-awaited reopening ... more Photo: Hussein Malla, AP In this Oct. 31 2018 photo, workers pack Lebanese fruits for export … [Read more...] about Lebanon’s ‘lung’ to Persian Gulf markets choked by politics
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Michigan State bounces back, rolls past Florida Gulf Coast
Matt Charboneau The Detroit News Published 8:42 PM EST Nov 11, 2018 East Lansing — While it might not have had the buzz of the season-opener earlier in the week against top-ranked Kansas, the home opener for Michigan State on Sunday night provided a chance for the Spartans to start to build some early momentum. It didn’t take long for No. 10 Michigan State to get rolling as an early 16-0 run sparked the offense on the way to an 106-82 victory over Florida Gulf Coast at the Breslin Center. The Spartans (1-1) were coming off a five-point loss to No. 1 Kansas in the Champions Classic on Tuesday, and were looking for a more complete game against the Eagles from the Atlantic Sun Conference. Michigan State got it, shooting 50 percent in the first half and had four players score in double figures Nick Ward led the Spartans with 25 points, 10 rebounds and four assists while Joshua Langford scored 18 and had 10 rebounds. Cassius Winston scored 14 points and had … [Read more...] about Michigan State bounces back, rolls past Florida Gulf Coast
Two hospitalized after crashing into police car on Gulf Freeway
By Keri Blakinger Published 10:59 am CST, Sunday, November 11, 2018 Two women were taken to the hospital for minor injuries after crashing into a police car, authorities said. Two women were taken to the hospital for minor injuries after crashing into a police car, authorities said. Photo: Metro Video Two women were taken to the hospital for minor injuries after crashing into a police car, authorities said. Two women were taken to the hospital for minor injuries after crashing into a police car, authorities said. Photo: Metro Video Two women were taken to the hospital for minor injuries after crashing into a police car, authorities said. Two women were taken to the hospital for minor injuries after crashing into a police car, authorities said. Photo: Metro Video Two women were … [Read more...] about Two hospitalized after crashing into police car on Gulf Freeway
Will Gulf Arab States Normalize Ties With Israel? Netanyahu’s Visit to Oman, Judo Victory in UAE Signal Openness But Challenges Remain
World International Affairs Israeli leaders are hailing breakthroughs in relations with Arab states after members of the Mediterranean nation's judo team returned as champions from an international tournament in the United Arab Emirates, with which Israel does not hold official diplomatic ties. Coming just after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a landmark face-to-face meeting with Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said at the end of October, the judo team’s appearance in Abu Dhabi was seen by many to demonstrate that historic tensions are being put aside as relations improve between Israel and Gulf Arab states. “I'll tell you a secret, when I heard [Israel’s national anthem] Hatikva [played] twice [in Abu Dhabi], I also had tears in my eyes," Netanyahu said, meeting with the returning champions in Jerusalem on Thursday, The Jerusalem Post reported. "It was so moving that I can't imagine that there was not one Israeli who was not moved by this. … [Read more...] about Will Gulf Arab States Normalize Ties With Israel? Netanyahu’s Visit to Oman, Judo Victory in UAE Signal Openness But Challenges Remain
Phillips 66 proposes new pipelines to Texas Gulf Coast
By Jordan Blum Published 8:57 am CST, Friday, November 9, 2018 The massive BridgeTex Pipeline was completed in 2014 and terminates in east Houston. The pipeline - owned by Magellan Midstream and Plains All American Pipeline - carries Permian Basin crude oil from Colorado City to Houston. The pipeline was expanded to 400,000 barrels a day of capacity this year and the owners are currently weighing an additional expansion to 440,000 barrels daily. less The massive BridgeTex Pipeline was completed in 2014 and terminates in east Houston. The pipeline - owned by Magellan Midstream and Plains All American Pipeline - carries Permian Basin crude oil from Colorado ... more Photo: Magellan Midstream Partners Photo: Magellan Midstream Partners Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 The massive BridgeTex Pipeline was … [Read more...] about Phillips 66 proposes new pipelines to Texas Gulf Coast