Hamas accuses US of distorting truth
Hamas on Saturday accused the United States of distorting the truth by saying the Palestinian militant group had chosen war with Israel by refusing to release hostages.
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343 held after mass protests in Turkey
More than 340 people were arrested following Turkey鈥檚 biggest street protests in over a decade sparked by the detention of Istanbul鈥檚 powerful opposition mayor, a minister said Saturday.
Two dead as Israel strikes Lebanon after rocket fire
Israel conducted deadly strikes on Lebanon Saturday in response to a rocket attack from across the border, as militant group Hezbollah denied responsibility for the launch.
Germany, France, UK urge immediate Gaza ceasefire
The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain called late Friday for an 鈥榠mmediate return鈥� to a Gaza ceasefire, as Israel鈥檚 military pressed its renewed offensive in the Palestinian territory.
Israel expands Gaza ground operation
Israel鈥檚 military on Thursday expanded ground operations across Gaza, after it reported missiles intercepted from Yemen and Hamas militants said they fired rockets towards Tel Aviv.
Khamenei says US threats 鈥榳ill get them nowhere鈥�
Iran鈥檚 supreme leader said on Friday that US threats against his country 鈥榳ill get them nowhere鈥�, after president Donald Trump warned of possible military action against the Islamic republic.
Israeli warns residents of south Gaza town to evacuate ahead聽of strike
The Israeli army on Thursday warned residents of the southern Gaza town of Bani Suheila to evacuate their homes immediately ahead of a strike in their area.
Trump鈥檚 nuclear talks letter more of a threat: Iran FM
Iran鈥檚 foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that a recent letter sent by US president Donald Trump calling for new nuclear talks was 鈥榓ctually more of a threat鈥�, and that Tehran would respond soon.
Fleeing civilians fill Gaza roads
Long lines of fleeing civilians filled the roads of Gaza on Wednesday as Israel kept up its renewed bombardment of the territory for a second day despite a chorus of calls from foreign governments to preserve a fragile January ceasefire...
Israeli strikes kill 413 in Gaza
Israel vowed on Tuesday to continue fighting in Gaza until all hostages are returned as it unleashed its most intense strikes since a ceasefire, with the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory reporting more than 400 people killed.
Israel鈥檚 West Bank settlement policy a war crime: UN
Israel must evacuate all settlers from the West Bank and make reparations for decades of illegal settlement, the UN rights chief said on Tuesday, describing the policy as 鈥榓 war crime鈥�.
Huthis claim new attack on American warships
Yemen鈥檚 Huthis on Tuesday claimed their third attack on American warships in 48 hours, despite US strikes on the Iran-backed rebels that have sparked mass protests organised by the group.
Major rallies in Yemen after deadly US strikes
Tens of thousands of people protested in Huthi-controlled parts of Yemen on Monday, the Iran-backed rebels鈥� Al-Masirah TV showed, two days after US attacks that left dozens dead.
Iran says Trump letter mirrors his statements
Iran said on Monday that a letter it received from US president Donald Trump, who has called for striking a nuclear deal with the Islamic republic, echoed his public statements.
Blast from suspected old bomb in Syria kills 16
A massive explosion believed to have been triggered by a scrap dealer handling an old bomb killed at least 16 people in Syria, civil defence officials said on Sunday.