
PALESTINE
Palestine pain portrayed on peeling paint
See an artist’s minimalist rendering of the story of Palestinians in the Al Hussein refugee camp in Amman, Jordan.

See an artist’s minimalist rendering of the story of Palestinians in the Al Hussein refugee camp in Amman, Jordan.

North Korea announces the date of its first ruling party congress in the past 36 years.

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic rival Hillary Clinton emerge as major winners in five Northeastern US states primaries.

US Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump urges his Democratic rival Senator Bernie Sanders to run as an Independent.

Turkey must meet 72 requirements to get the EU visa-free waiver, but according to EU officials, Ankara is only halfway through meeting the conditions.

US deployment of 250 troops to Syria is “largely symbolic,” says a political activist, arguing that Washington wants to portray itself at the vanguard of war on Daesh to hide its true intent.

Israel has kidnapped a prominent Palestinian astrophysicist from the occupied West Bank.

Every month only some 200 foreign Takfiris join the Daesh terrorist group operating in Iraq and Syria, a US military official claims.

The UN Security Council says Israel’s recent claims over Golan Heights are “null and void”.

High ranking officials from the US and Georgia discuss partnership in the “defense and security area” over the next 25 years.

Pedro Sanchez says coalition talks failure means new elections are inevitable in Spain.

US Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has refused to sign a letter urging more military aid to Israel.

Israeli forces have once again scuffled with Palestinian Muslim worshipers at the al-Aqsa Mosque compound.

The United States must de-escalate tensions with North Korea and negotiate a deal to bring stability to the Korean Peninsula, says James Petras.

The Iranian Cabinet tasks a committee with examining the US Supreme Court’s ruling over Iranian frozen assets.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry says there is no chance for better relations with Turkey in the near future.

Ukraine annuls a critical television host’s work permit.

Trump and Clinton count on Tuesday's primaries in five US states to boost their leads in the presidential nominating race.