Top nuclear scientist killed by remote-controlled gun, Iran says
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for the killing of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and vowed retribution "in due time."
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Iran says scientist killed by remote-controlled gun
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the alleged mastermind of Iran's nuclear weapons program, was ambushed with a remote-controlled machine gun mounted on a car that later blew up, according to Iranian media reports. Holly Williams has the details.
Iran killing, U.S. troop cuts could make Mideast thornier for Biden
The new president will take over with a shrinking U.S. military footprint eroding trust, and Tehran vowing to take revenge for a brazen assassination it blames on Israel.
Iran blames Israel for scientist’s killing
On Saturday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blamed Israel for the assassination of a top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. In 2018, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu singled out Fakhrizadeh in a news conference, accusing him of developing nuclear weapons. Holly Williams has more.
Iran's supreme leader vows revenge for scientist's killing
Iran has blamed the slaying of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh on Israel.
Iran accuses Israel of killing top scientist
Iran is accusing Israel and promising revenge for the ambush shooting death of a top scientist, who has been described as a key figure behind Iran's nuclear bomb program almost 20 years ago. The attack happened Friday in a suburb of Tehran. Roxana Saberi reports.
Iran's top nuclear scientist killed
Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed in broad daylight while traveling near Tehran. Iran's outraged foreign minister tweeted the attack was "an act of state terror" and said there were "serious indications" of Israeli involvement. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Reports: Israeli PM met with Saudi prince
Israeli news outlets reported Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secretly flew to Saudi Arabia to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. If the reports are accurate, it would mark the first-known encounter between senior Israeli and Saudi officials. Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, joined CBSN to discuss.
Secret meeting of Netanyahu, Saudi crown prince
Top leaders from Israel and Saudi Arabia reportedly held their first-ever meeting in secret over the weekend. Israeli media first reported the meeting but Saudi Arabia denied it happened. All of this comes as the Trump administration urges more countries across the region to form ties with Israel to help ramp up pressure against Iran. CBS News State Department and foreign affairs reporter Christina Ruffini joins CBSN to explain the latest developments.
Spy sentenced to life in U.S. prison can now return to Israel
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Pompeo says U.S. will label anti-Israel BDS movement "anti-Semitic"
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U.N.: Humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia
The U.N. said more than 27,000 people have fled Ethiopia into neighboring Sudan as fighting continues in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Also, Iran's government issued a stark warning to the U.S. over reports that President Trump asked advisers for options on striking Iran's main nuclear site, and a delegation from Bahrain touched down in Israel on the first direct commercial flight between the two countries. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee joined "CBSN AM" from London with those headlines and more.
Army identifies soldiers killed in Egypt crash
The Army revealed the names of the American soldiers who were killed when their Blackhawk went down in the Sinai Peninsula -- once a battleground between Egypt and Israel. Two members of the French and Czech militaries were also killed in the crash, which was caused by a mechanical failure.
U.N: Israel's latest "unlawful demolition" leaves 41 kids homeless
Israel says the small village of sheepherders was illegally built on army training ground, but the U.N. says the move was aimed at displacing vulnerable people.
Palestinian political veteran Saeb Erekat dies after COVID diagnosis
The U.S.-educated Palestinian representative was frequently seen on Western media, tirelessly advocating for a two-state solution to the decades-old Mideast conflict.
Global community faces threats of surge in COVID-19 cases
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Israel signs diplomatic accord with Arab nations
President Trump called Israel's normalization of ties with Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates the beginning of a new era in the region. Paula Reid reports.
Trump hosts Israel, Bahrain, UAE for deal signings
President Trump said the nations gathered have chosen "cooperation over conflict" and "hope over despair."
Israelis angered by virus lockdown: "They are punishing us"
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Trump on Israel-Bahrain deal
President Trump announced from the Oval Office on Friday that Israel and Bahrain have agreed to establish full diplomatic relations. Mr. Trump made the announcement on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Watch his remarks.
Bahrain and Israel agree to normalize relations, Trump announces
"The sand was loaded up with blood, and now you will a lot of that sand will be loaded up with peace," the president said.
Far-right Norwegian politician nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Lawmaker says "no matter how Trump acts at home," his work on UAE-Israel peace deal merits consideration for the prize.
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Attack in Niger and more world headlines
In today's world headlines: An attack in Niger kills more than 70; Israel will hold an unprecedented third national election in less than a year; and debris found by the Chilean Air Force could be from a plane that went missing this week. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta joins CBSN AM from Johannesburg with a roundup.
Jared Kushner visits Middle East
President Trump's adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner is on a trip to the Middle East following last month's announcement of a historic peace deal between Israel and the UAE. CBS News State Department reporter Chrisina Ruffini joins CBSN to talk about the trip.
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