Iran says it will remain in Syria, despite Israel’s warning to get out

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards chief Mohammad Ali Jafari said on Wednesday that Tehran would maintain its military presence in the country. This comes after Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu said earlier this week that Israel would continue striking Syria so long as … Read More

Netanyahu warns Iran: You had better leave Syria – now

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After Iran denies it is has military presence in Syria, Netanyahu advises Iran to ‘get out of there fast’, vowing to intensify air campaign. Benjamin Netanyahu (Binyamin Netanyahu)    Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90 Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu warned Iran that … Read More

Palestinians launch bid for full UN membership

posted in: Middle East, News

Speaking a day after Donald Trump said he would unveil a new Mideast peace plan within months, Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas said the US president could not be regarded as a neutral brokerTIMOTHY A. CLARY (AFP) The Palestinians will launch … Read More

Taiwan prepares to hold large-scale military drills to deter China

posted in: Far East, News

Amid heightened tensions in cross-strait relations, Taiwan’s military is starting a series of newly designed large-scale military drills. Taiwanese analysts say the island should enhance its combat preparedness. Taiwan’s armed forces are on Thursday holding their first live-fire drill for … Read More

Brexit: What happens next?

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British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal has been rejected in an overwhelming loss by 230 votes in the UK parliament, so what happens next? The UK parliament on Tuesday voted to reject an agreement on Britain’s withdrawal from the … Read More

Theresa May loses Brexit vote in landslide

AFP/GETTY IMAGES – The British Parliament voted against a Brexit plan supported by Prime Mininster Theresa May. LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday suffered a humiliating defeat over her plan to withdraw Britain from the European Union, thrusting … Read More

New migrant caravan leaves Honduras for journey to US border

A new caravan of at least 500 migrants late Monday began its perilous journey from a rain-soaked bus station in Honduras to the United States border, members of the group told Fox News. The caravan left the northern city of San Pedro … Read More

‘McJesus’ art sculpture at Israeli museum upsets Christians, sparks calls for removal

An artwork called “McJesus” is seen on display as part of the Haifa museum’s “Sacred Goods” exhibit in Haifa, Israel. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty) A sculpture of “McJesus” — Jesus modeled as Ronald McDonald — has upset Christians in Israel, where the art remains on display. Hundreds … Read More

Abbas, Guterres discuss recent Israeli escalations

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Antonio Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General in New York, on Monday, during which he briefed him on the latest developments in the Palestinian issue, including the recent Israeli escalations in the occupied Palestinian territories. AhlulBayt … Read More

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