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UNESCO to Israel: Hands off Old City

PALESTINE

UNESCO to Israel: Hands off Old City

The United Nations (UN)’s cultural body has called on Israel to halt all its archaeological and restoration activities in the occupied Old City of al-Quds (Jerusalem).

Neuroscience of terrorism: Part 2

SOCIETY

Neuroscience of terrorism: Part 2

All terrorist acts are a chain of decisions by individuals; why are such decisions being made in a terrorist’s brain?

China rejects tribunal ruling over islands

CHINA

China rejects tribunal ruling over islands

A tribunal in The Hague has ruled against China's claims to islands in the South China Sea in an arbitration which is likely to stoke further tensions. Beijing has rejected the ruling.

'Israeli drones in Sinai with Egypt blessing'

PALESTINE

'Israeli drones in Sinai with Egypt blessing'

A former high-ranking Israeli official says Israel has carried out numerous drone strikes in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula with Egyptian consent over the past few years.

Top US figures urge stronger Iran ties

POLITICS

Top US figures urge stronger Iran ties

More than 75 high-profile current and former US political and military personalities write to US President Obama, advising that he pursue deeper engagement with Iran.

Saudi must stop Daesh funding: UK MPs

FOREIGN POLICY

Saudi must stop Daesh funding: UK MPs

A UK parliamentary committee says Saudi Arabia and other Arab states must prevent funding for Daesh by their royal families.

Saudi steps up raids with eye on Sana'a

YEMEN

Saudi steps up raids with eye on Sana'a

Saudi warplanes simultaneously target civilian areas across Yemen, violating a faltering ceasefire declared by the United Nations on April 10.