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Thousands of Syrians in the US await pivotal decision on protections
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Pence moves up timing for Jerusalem embassy move
Pence was to deliver a speech to the Israeli Knesset, or parliament, later Monday before holding a joint news conference with Netanyahu. The two men were then to have dinner together in Jerusalem.
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Damascus warns it may shoot down Turkish planes attacking Kurds within Syrian borders
The Syrian government warned Turkey against launching a bombing campaign in the Syrian province of Afrin, saying its air defenses may be used. Ankara had threatened airstrikes against Afrin-based Kurdish militias.
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Trump warns Iranian leaders the ‘U.S. is watching’ as protests roil country
A day earlier, Iran's reformist President Hassan Rouhani also acknowledged the seriousness of the protests, tweeting that "the authorities must pay attention to the people's demands."
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Rouhani says Iranians have right to protest, slams Trump’s comments
Iranians are free to protest and criticize Iran's government, President Hassan Rouhani has said, adding, that the protests should not descend into violence. He also blasted President Donald Trump’s comments on the protests.
Iranians are free to protest but must avoid violence, President Rouhani says
President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that Iranians had the right to protest and criticise the government but that demonstrations should not lead to violence or damaging public property.
‘West focuses only on anti-govt rallies’: Thousands protest for & against authorities in Iran
Large crowds have gathered across Iran in a demonstration of loyalty to the government as opposition protests showed no signs of abating. Tehran meanwhile slammed Washington’s “interference” and “deceptive support” of the unrest.
Iran protests: Violence on third day of demonstrations
Some of the anti-establishment protests happening in Iranian cities have turned violent, video footage shows.
US ambassador Friedman tells State Dept. to stop using word 'occupation'
Breaking with US policy, the ambassador claimed that Israeli settlements make up less than 2% of the West Bank.
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.
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
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.
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.
