PALESTINE
PLO urges ICC probe into Israeli settlements
The call comes after the UN Security Council adopted a resolution on December 23, condemning Israel’s settlement construction in the Palestinian lands.
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PALESTINE
Netanyahu to be probed for bribery, fraud
Netanyahu will be investigated following a nine-month police inquiry into two unspecified matters, and will be summoned to give evidence in the coming days.
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33 injured in bomb attacks in Philippines
The 33 people were wounded when two bombs went off in Hilongos, in the central Philippines.
FOREIGN POLICY
Trump rejects talk of sanctioning Russia
Trump rejects talk of imposing sanctions against Russia in response to Moscow’s alleged interference in the November 8 election.
SYRIA
Syria war global cancer: Incoming UN chief
The crisis in Syria "has become a cancer on a global scale," says incoming UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres.
SOCIETY
'Roof wants no witnesses, no proof'
A young American convicted of a deadly mass shooting at a black church says he will not call witnesses or offer evidence in an effort to avoid a death penalty.
RUSSIA
Russia warns US over fresh sanctions
Russia vows retaliation if US issues further economic sanctions over alleged cyber.
IRAQ
Iraqi forces mustering for new Mosul op.
Iraqi forces are gearing up for a three-pronged attacked against Daesh terrorists in the city of Mosul, says a top Iraqi commander.
POLITICS
‘No smooth transition,’ Trump warns
US President –elect Donald Trump voices alarm that his transition into power is not as smooth as he expected it to be, censuring President Barack Obama for his “inflammatory” statements.
PALESTINE
Bibi: Kerry speech skewed against Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says US State Secretary John Kerry’s speech over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was biased against Tel Aviv.
FOREIGN POLICY
‘US to speak of Russia hack Thursday’
US President Barack Obama is reportedly set to announce measures designed to retaliate against what Washington considers Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
POLITICS
Iran official warns terror supporters in Syria
An Iranian official warns against the consequences of support for terrorists in Syria.
INTERVIEWS
‘US Senate against amending ties with Russia’
A security analyst says the American senators have a mission to destroy any attempt by President-elect Donald Trump to amend relations with Russia.
INTERVIEWS
Turkey, US both supported Daesh: Analyst
A Senate foreign policy adviser says the Turkish president’s recent claims against the US are bizarre since both Turkey and the US have supported militants in Syria.
PERSIAN GULF
Bahraini activists warn against ties with Israel
Bahraini judicial activists called on the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry to punish its members who took part in the Hanukkah ceremony.
SUDAN
Sudan to reinstate post of prime minister
President Omar al-Bashir annulled the position of prime minister in 1989.
EU
Spain detains suspected militants in Madrid
The two men were detained during a raid on a militant hideout in the Spanish capital on Wednesday.
POLITICS
Iran to secure release of national held in India
Iran says it will do its best to secure the release of its national held in India.
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