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US ambassador Friedman tells State Dept. to stop using word 'occupation'
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Syrian military jet downed by militants, pilot killed
A Syrian military jet has been shot down by militants in the northern Hama province, the Syrian state broadcaster has confirmed, adding that a pilot was killed in the attack.
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Mirroring Trump's decision, Guatemala plans to move embassy in Israel to Jerusalem
Guatemala voted against UN resolution to denounce similar move by U.S. President Donald Trump
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Netanyahu: 'Several countries' considering following US lead and moving embassies to Jerusalem
f other nations follow Trump's lead "exactly," as Netanyahu suggested, it would be a diplomatic victory for the Israelis and a blow to the Palestinians.
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Macron deems Assad's accusation that France sponsors terrorism 'unacceptable'
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused France of supporting bloodshed in his country, making it unfit to talk about a peace settlement, comments that were rebuffed on Tuesday by French President Emmanuel Macron, who called them “unacceptable”.
Hezbollah chief says fight for Jerusalem is now top priority
Lebanese Hezbollah will work with its allies to create a strategy “in the field” to confront Israel, the group’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, said, calling again for a third Palestinian intifada (uprising), during a rally in Beirut on Monday.
Iraq declares war with Islamic State is over
Iraq has announced that its war against so-called Islamic State is over.
Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel capital sparks West Bank clashes
UN security council to meet to discuss US decision amid widespread international condemnation and violence in occupied territories
Middle East Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital in policy shift that could spark unrest
But Trump “just went on saying he had to do it,” Shaath said.
Yemen: Ex-President Ali Abdullah Saleh killed
In a statement read out on a Houthi television network, the interior ministry announced the "killing" of "Saleh and his supporters".
Houthi rebels claim Yemen ex-president Saleh killed in fighting
The radio station of Yemen’s Houthi-controlled interior ministry said on Monday the militia’s former war ally, ex-president Ali Abdullah Saleh, had been killed though there was no independent confirmation as fierce combat battered the Yemeni capital.
Iran could increase its missile range ‘if Europe becomes a threat’ – Revolutionary Guard commander
Europe is not a threat to Iran, but just in case it allies itself with the US and Israel and becomes one, Tehran has enough technical capabilities to increase the range of its missiles, the commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned.
War between Iran & Saudi Arabia could send oil to $300 per barrel & impoverish the world
If a conflict happens, oil prices could increase 500 percent.
Powerful earthquake in Iraq kills at least 61 in Iran
Shocks were also felt in Pakistan, Lebanon, Kuwait and Turkey, news agencies in those countries reported.
Rebuilding 'Hell Square' in Syria’s Raqqa
In mid-October, IS was driven out of Raqqa as the remaining families fled the battle.
‘Arabian Warren Buffett’ among those arrested in Saudi corruption crackdown – reports
Bin Talal was among the 11 Saudi princes arrested by a new anti-corruption committee just hours after it was created by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, various media outlets reported, citing unnamed sources within the Saudi government.
It was once a place of peace, but Islamic State turned Paradise Square into an execution hell hole
IT WAS once a place of peace and prosperity. But over the years, it’s turned very, very dark. WARNING: Graphic
Iraqi forces seize Kirkuk governor's office, lower Kurdish flag
Iraqi government forces captured the Kurdish-held city of Kirkuk on Monday, responding to a Kurdish vote on independence with a bold lightning strike that transforms the balance of power in the country.
Iraqi forces retake airport, military base, oil field from Kurds in Kirkuk
Iraqi forces on Monday took control of a military airport from Kurdish fighters near the disputed city of Kirkuk, following tensions over a controversial independence referendum, the military has said.
Saudi Arabia in huge military arms deal with the United States and Russia
THE Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been very busy over the last week — announcing some sneaky deals with Trump and Putin.
