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May 7, 2017

Bill to declare Israel a Jewish state back on national agenda

Israel’s cabinet breathed new life on Sunday into efforts to anchor in law the country’s status as a Jewish state, legislation Palestinians have described as an obstacle to peace....

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May 7, 2017

Saudi cleric: Trump a servant of Allah

A Saudi cleric has found himself in hot water after he publicly made a prayer for ‘servant of Allah’ Donald Trump to advance the interests of Muslims. Saad bin...

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May 7, 2017

Israeli commentator: ‘The deal of the century’ for Trump. What role for Bin Salman?

A prominent Israeli commentator has offered a view about “the deal of the century” that is being promoted by US President Donald Trump as the formula for resolving the...

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May 7, 2017

Iranian supreme leader critical of ‘Western-influenced’ Rouhani education plan

Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday criticised the government of President Hassan Rouhani for promoting a “Western-influenced” United Nations education plan which his hardline allies have said contradicts Islamic principles....

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May 7, 2017

Daesh mounts fierce resistance on new Mosul front

Iraqi forces faced stiff resistance from Daesh in northwest Mosul on Sunday after opening a new front against the militants there in a push to rout them from the...

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May 7, 2017

Syria fighting eases as Russia-backed de-escalation deal takes effect

Fighting between Syrian rebel and government forces eased on Saturday as a Russian-led effort to shore up a ceasefire took effect, although battles continued on important frontlines near Hama...

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May 7, 2017

Daesh attack kills two at Iraqi base where US advisers stationed

At least two people were killed and six injured when multiple Daesh suicide bombers attacked a base in northern Iraq where US military advisers are stationed, security sources said...

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May 7, 2017

Sudan says kidnapped Frenchman has been released

A French citizen who was kidnapped in Chad in March and taken to the restive Darfur region of Sudan has been freed and is on his way to the...

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May 7, 2017

Ex-Nusra fighters to be evacuated from Syria’s Yarmouk camp

Agreement has been reached to evacuate wounded fighters of the militant group formerly known as Nusra Front from Yarmouk, in the southern suburbs of Damascus, to rebel-held Idlib province,...

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May 7, 2017

New Hamas chief to remain in Gaza: Spokesman

Palestinian resistance group Hamas said new group leader Ismail Haniyeh would remain in the Gaza Strip. Speaking to Anadolu Agency, Hamas spokesman Hazem Qasim said Haniyeh will leave the...

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