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Israel legalizes settler homes on private Palestinian land

Israel legalizes settler homes on private Palestinian land

Israel passed a law on Monday retroactively legalizing about 4,000 settler homes built on privately owned Palestinian land in the…
Rocket from Gaza draws Israeli air strikes, 1 person wounded

Rocket from Gaza draws Israeli air strikes, 1 person wounded

A Palestinian rocket launched from Gaza struck Israel on Monday, causing no casualties or damage, in a rare attack that…
Netanyahu calls for ‘responsible nations’ to follow Trump’s Iran sanctions

Netanyahu calls for ‘responsible nations’ to follow Trump’s Iran sanctions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed new sanctions imposed by the Trump administration on Iran, saying its continued nuclear…
Travelers arrive in US to hugs and tears after ban is lifted

Travelers arrive in US to hugs and tears after ban is lifted

Travelers from the seven predominantly Muslim countries targeted by President Donald Trump enjoyed tearful reunions with loved ones in the…
Despite White House warning, Israel pushes settlement bill

Despite White House warning, Israel pushes settlement bill

Israel's prime minister is moving ahead with a contentious law that would legalize dozens of settlement outposts in the West…
Turkey detains some 400 Islamic State suspects in biggest roundup

Turkey detains some 400 Islamic State suspects in biggest roundup

Turkish police on Sunday detained some 400 suspected members of Islamic State in anti-terror raids in six provinces, state media…
Ruling against Trump travel ban is move in right direction: Iraq

Ruling against Trump travel ban is move in right direction: Iraq

Iraq is satisfied with a US appeals court ruling against a travel ban imposed by US President Donald Trump, a government spokesperson…
Dozens killed as heavy snow hits Afghanistan and Pakistan

Dozens killed as heavy snow hits Afghanistan and Pakistan

Dozens of people in Afghanistan and Pakistan were killed after heavy snow and avalanches hit over the weekend.In eastern Afghanistan,…
How Trump may be inadvertently helping Islamic State

How Trump may be inadvertently helping Islamic State

Trump's travel ban does not only lack compassion, precision and potentially legal grounding, but it is also strategic suicide.
South Sudan rebels accuse Egypt of bombing raid, drawing denials

South Sudan rebels accuse Egypt of bombing raid, drawing denials

South Sudan rebels accused Egypt on Saturday of carrying out bombing raids against their positions, drawing an immediate denial from…
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