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Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in ongoing corruption trial

Trump asks Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu in ongoing corruption trial

US President Donald Trump has asked the Israeli president to grant a full pardon to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul

Turkish prosecutor seeks 2,000 years for jailed opposition mayor of Istanbul

Istanbul Reuters  —  A Turkish prosecutor demanded on Tuesday a prison sentence of more than 2,000 years for Ekrem Imamoglu,…
Dozens of Israeli settlers launch arson attack in West Bank as attacks against Palestinians surge

Dozens of Israeli settlers launch arson attack in West Bank as attacks against Palestinians surge

Dozens of Israeli settlers launched an arson attack on an agricultural area in the occupied West Bank Tuesday evening, according…
British journalist Sami Hamdi expected to be released from ICE detention and return to UK

British journalist Sami Hamdi expected to be released from ICE detention and return to UK

British Muslim journalist Sami Hamdi, who has been held by US federal immigration for over two weeks, is set to…
Syrian migrants in Germany face uncertain future as government floats repatriation

Syrian migrants in Germany face uncertain future as government floats repatriation

When Germany opened its doors to refugees escaping war in the Middle East, more people arrived from Syria than any…
Hannibal Gadhafi, son of late Libyan leader Moammar, released by Lebanon after 10 years in detention

Hannibal Gadhafi, son of late Libyan leader Moammar, released by Lebanon after 10 years in detention

Beirut Associated Press  —  Lebanese authorities released the son of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Monday after he paid…
Controversial death penalty and foreign media bills clear first reading in Israel’s parliament

Controversial death penalty and foreign media bills clear first reading in Israel’s parliament

The Israeli parliament advanced two controversial bills on Monday, including one that would expand the use of the death penalty…
Washington suspends Caesar Act following meeting between Trump and Sharaa

Washington suspends Caesar Act following meeting between Trump and Sharaa

The US announced on Monday that it will suspend the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act against Syria, in order to…
Syria’s jihadist-turned-president caps extraordinary transformation with White House visit

Syria’s jihadist-turned-president caps extraordinary transformation with White House visit

Less than a year after his lightning power grab, Syria’s president is capping his transformation from jihadist to global statesman…
Six killed in fire at perfume depot in northwestern Turkey

Six killed in fire at perfume depot in northwestern Turkey

Istanbul AP  —  A fire at a perfume depot in northwestern Turkey on Saturday morning killed six people and left…
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