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On 3 March 2016 Chemi Shaley, the U.S. correspondent for the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, wrote an interesting piece on what the Donald Trump phenomenon means for U.S.-Israeli relations Read More

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Damages sought from Sheldon Adelson and others for financing construction of settlements on Palestinian soil Read More

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Unusual warmth in Eastern Europe reacts with snow and ice which grips the rest of the continent Read More

Israeli security forces kill 50-year-old East Jerusalem resident after she allegedly tried to stab Israeli officers Read More

Djibouti "logistics facility" fulfils international obligations to protect shipping off the Horn of Africa, China says Read More

South African president on a state-visit seen as an attempt to mend relations between the African powerhouses Read More

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Former top-ranked tennis player reveals testing positive for meldonium and will be provisionally suspended from March 12 Read More

Al-Shabab spokesman says "the Americans are dreaming" after US claims a raid killed 150 fighters Read More

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EU to grant Turkish citizens visa-free travel to Schengen zone latest by June in return for cooperation on refugees Read More

Tomlinson wrote and sent the first email and also choose the iconic @ symbol to connect username and address Read More

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Pentagon says al-Shabab training camp, 195km north of Mogadishu, targeted over the weekend Read More

Though the El Nino is set to start weakening soon, severe drought persists in different regions across the world Read More

Tragedy strikes as EU leaders prepare to discuss situation on the Greece-Macedonia border where thousands are stranded Read More

Sudanese president defies ICC arrest warrant by attending Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit on Palestine Read More

Raid on army and police posts in Ben Gardane leaves 10 soldiers and seven civilians among 45 dead Read More

After weekend pause, demolition teams in France move in to dismantle tents and makeshift shacks housing refugees Read More

Bomber strikes outside court in the northwest, killing at least 13 people including two women and a child Read More

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Kremlin seems concerned about potential resurgence of Communist party as elections near amid a worsening economy Read More

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Al-Turabi was an opposition leader who formed Sudan's Popular Congress Party Read More

Republican frontrunner reverses stance after vowing to waterboard "terrorists" and have their families killed Read More

At annual congress in Beijing, Premier Li Keqiang outlines nation's five-year plan, including 6.5-7% growth Read More

Ferry explosion sends passengers jumping into murky canal waters and dozens to hospitals with burns Read More

Two years after disappearing, fate of missing Malaysian airliner continues to draw speculation - some of it wild Read More

Nearly 60 percent of Russians support air strikes in Syria, a recent poll found, as a week-old ceasefire holds steady Read More

New figures show a record 1.2 million refugees arrived in the EU in 2015 - double the figure from the year before Read More

Smer party, with an anti-immigration platform, is expected to lose its majority but hold power with a coalition partner Read More

Torrential downpours hit the South American country, leaving at least 11 people dead and thousands homeless Read More

Greek governor calls for emergency to be declared as camp near Macedonia is overcrowded with new refugee arrivals Read More

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More than 30 inmates held at "Egypt's Guantanamo" refusing food to highlight inhumane conditions, including beatings Read More

Attackers kill 16 people, including nuns, inside Catholic facility established by Mother Teresa's charity in Aden Read More

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Committee to Project Journalists says seizure of Zaman strangles the "remnants of critical journalism" in the country Read More

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Border restrictions leave more than 11,000 stranded at camp in Greece, with many confused about their next steps Read More

At least 14 women secure seats in upcoming parliament while seven more have qualified for runoff voting in April Read More

President says move needed to prevent swindling and smuggling by private companies that "rob" country of wealth Read More

Turkish court convicts two Syrian men of human trafficking group of refugees including the Kurdi family Read More

Leaders from across political spectrum, including ex-PM Mahatir, call for a national movement after corruption crisis Read More

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UN report says a majority of the cases involved personnel in 10 peacekeeping missions, including in CAR Read More

Following new UN sanctions, North's leader escalates tensions with call for military to be in "pre-emptive attack" mode Read More

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European leaders ask president Vladimir Putin to use Russia's influence over Syrian government to abide by the truce Read More

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