Trump’s Jerusalem announcement a ‘historic landmark’: Netanyahu
Middle East
December 6, 2017
Trump’s Jerusalem announcement a ‘historic landmark’: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday hailed US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and…
Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, in reversal of policy
Middle East
December 6, 2017
Trump recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, in reversal of policy
President Donald Trump reversed decades of U.S. policy on Wednesday and recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, despite warnings…
Why is there uproar over Trump’s Jerusalem declaration?
Middle East
December 6, 2017
Why is there uproar over Trump’s Jerusalem declaration?
President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Wednesday that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel…
Greek police fire teargas at protesters on anniversary of riots
World
December 6, 2017
Greek police fire teargas at protesters on anniversary of riots
Greek police fired teargas on Wednesday at youths marching in Athens to mark the ninth anniversary of the killing of…
London mayor calls for UK apology over colonial-era massacre in India
World
December 6, 2017
London mayor calls for UK apology over colonial-era massacre in India
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan called on the British government on Wednesday to make a formal apology for the 1919…
France says Syrian government obstructing peace talks
Middle East
December 6, 2017
France says Syrian government obstructing peace talks
France accused the Syrian government on Wednesday of obstructing UN-led peace talks with its refusal to return to Geneva and…
Respect ‘status quo’ of Jerusalem, says Pope in response to Trump move
Middle East
December 6, 2017
Respect ‘status quo’ of Jerusalem, says Pope in response to Trump move
Pope Francis, speaking hours before US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Jerusalem, called on Wednesday for the city’s “status quo”…
Saudi-led coalition intensifies Yemen air strikes after Saleh’s death
Middle East
December 6, 2017
Saudi-led coalition intensifies Yemen air strikes after Saleh’s death
A Saudi-led coalition intensified air strikes on Yemen early on Wednesday as the armed Houthi movement tightened its grip on…
Sisi cautions Trump against ‘complicating’ matters in Middle East: Egyptian presidency
Middle East
December 6, 2017
Sisi cautions Trump against ‘complicating’ matters in Middle East: Egyptian presidency
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday there was no need to “complicate” matters in…
Russian lawmakers vote to bar entry to US reporter
World
December 6, 2017
Russian lawmakers vote to bar entry to US reporter
The State Duma lower house of Russia’s parliament voted on Wednesday to bar correspondents of US mass media, including The…