Iran denies harassing U.S. warships in Gulf, warns of clashes | Reuters
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In west Mosul, ‘nowhere is safe for civilians’
Anti-ISIL push resumes after brief pause following reports of a large number of civilian deaths by coalition air raids.
In west Mosul, ‘nowhere is safe for civilians’ | News | Al Jazeera
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U.S. investigating reports of more than 100 civilians killed in Mosul airstrike
The suspected high toll underscores the difficulties that Iraqi troops face in the weeks-long fight to route the Sunni militant group from Iraq’s second-largest city
U.S. investigating reports of more than 100 civilians killed in Mosul airstrike – CBS News
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Netanyahu’s honeymoon with Trump reaches abrupt end
Trump quickly walked back his oft-repeated campaign promise to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and he criticized Israeli settlements as “not good” for peace.
At their joint White House appearance, Trump told Netanyahu to “hold back on settlements for a bit.” Trump wanted a chance to conclude what he called “the ultimate deal”: peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
Netanyahu’s honeymoon with Trump reaches abrupt end – CNNPolitics.com
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The voices missing from Syria’s peace talks
As negotiations on the war in Syria resume in Geneva, civil society groups say their voices are not being heard.
The voices missing from Syria’s peace talks | | Al Jazeera
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UN’s Rima Khalaf quits over report accusing Israel of apartheid
Rima Khalaf says she was pressured to withdraw her agency’s report accusing Israel of apartheid.
UN’s Rima Khalaf quits over report accusing Israel of apartheid – BBC News
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Conflicting claims on a U.S. role in airstrike at mosque in Syria that killed dozens
Dozens died at mosque; U.S. admits staging strike in area, killing dozens of terrorists but denies targeting mosque
Conflicting claims on a U.S. role in airstrike at mosque in Syria that killed dozens – CBS News
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Air raid on mosque near Aleppo ‘kills dozens’
Mosque in Aleppo province was full of worshippers at evening prayer when it was hit by fighter jets, monitor says.
Air raid on mosque near Aleppo ‘kills dozens’ | Syria News | Al Jazeera
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US sends Marines to Raqqa assault
Pentagon deploys 400 troops and artillery to help local fighters capture the IS stronghold in Syria.
IS conflict: US sends Marines to support Raqqa assault – BBC News
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Afghanistan: IS gunmen dressed as medics kill 30 at Kabul military hospital
Gunmen dressed as doctors stormed the largest military hospital in Kabul.
Afghanistan: IS gunmen dressed as medics kill 30 at Kabul military hospital – BBC News
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Israel imposes entry ban on foreign boycott activists
A new law targets backers of the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement.
Israel imposes entry ban on foreign boycott activists – The Washington Post
Un-free society much?
Hungary passes bill to detain all asylum seekers
UN refugee agency says automatic detention measure violates the country’s obligations under international law.
Hungary passes bill to detain all asylum seekers | Hungary News | Al Jazeera
Doing Syria’s dirty work for it.
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Syrian army retakes town of Palmyra
Syria’s military announced on Thursday it has fully recaptured the historic town of Palmyra from the Islamic State group as the militants’ defenses crumbled.
Syrian army retakes town of Palmyra as Islamic State defenses crumble – Chicago Tribune
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Pakistan’s bloody week: Who is really to blame?
The Pakistani military points the finger at Afghanistan and India, but some believe the answer is more complex.
Pakistan’s bloody week: Who is really to blame? – BBC News
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Pakistan ‘kills 100 militants’ after Sufi shrine attack – BBC News
Pakistan kills suspected militants in Sindh and the north-west, and fires rockets into Afghanistan.
Pakistan ‘kills 100 militants’ after Sufi shrine attack – BBC News
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Pakistan shrine attack: At least 75 killed in suicide blast
At least 75 people were killed in a suicide attack Thursday at Pakistan’s packed Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine in the southern city of Sehwan in Sindh province, according to a local hospital official.
: Pakistan shrine attack: At least 75 killed in suicide blast – CNN.com
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Trump just casually demolished the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
President Trump on Wednesday casually demolished a pillar of U.S. foreign policy under both Democratic and Republican administrations: the belief that the way to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is for Israel to live side by side in peace with an independent Palestinian state.
Trump just casually demolished the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict – LA Times
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Deadly car bombing rocks Iraq’s Baghdad
Attack in area full of car dealerships and garages is the latest in renewed wave of blasts to strike the Iraqi capital.
Deadly car bombing rocks Iraq’s Baghdad | Iraq News | Al Jazeera
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ISIL planning further destruction of Syria’s ancient Palmyra site
ISIS’ vandalism of one of Syria’s most important historic sites looks set to escalate as Russian intelligence suggests that the militant group plans to wreak more destruction on the ancient Roman ruins at Palmyra.
Russian intel: ISIS planning further destruction of Syria’s ancient Palmyra site – CNN.com
Don’t care what they say about themselves, ISIL is a pack of godless heathens.
Bomb kills at least 14 at pharmacists’ protest in Lahore, Pakistan, police say
A breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility Monday after a suicide bombing killed at least 14 people and injured 87 others at a large protest rally in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore.
Bomb kills at least 14 at pharmacists’ protest in Lahore, Pakistan, police say – LA Times
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Police ‘likely to recommend’ indictment of Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges
Police are likely to recommend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is indicted following an investigation into bribery allegations, national broadcaster Channel 2 has reported. Multiple investigations into the leader were opened, but Case 1000 – which allegedly involves illegal gifts – was being treated as separate to the other ongoing investigations.
Police ‘likely to recommend’ indictment of Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges
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