KUWAIT -- The Central Bank of Kuwait approves, with strings attached, KFH's acquisition of Bahrain's Al-Ahli United Bank.
RAMALLAH -- Israeli forces kick Palestinian employees out of the Sanctuary of Abraham and seize control over the holy site.
BRUSSELS -- The European Union hails the Tunisian parliamentary elections as "peaceful and orderly." 2823218 WASHINGTON -- The US Department of Commerce plans to add 28 Chinese commercial organizations to the so-called "Entity List." 2823336 WASHINGTON -- US President warns Turkey of economic consequences if it uses "unforced or unnecessary fighting" in northern Syria.
NEW YORK -- The UN Security Council welcomes the launch of Syria's "credible constitutional committee." 2823397 WASHINGTON -- The White House states that Trump Administration will not participate in the impeachment inquiry.
WASHINGTON -- The death toll topped 22 in the United States from lung illness linked to vaping after a teenager died. (end) gb