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ISRAEL’S INTOLERANCE PROBLEM

An Insider’s View of the Country: Silkworm and Giveh

‘Don’t tempt me’ to join 2020 presidential race: Clinton to Trump

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has fired back at Donald Trump after the American president challenged her to join the 2020 US presidential race.

Iraq unveils new set of reforms to meet protesters’ demands

The Iraqi government has unveiled a second reform plan in response to protest rallies that have left dozens of people dead and many more injured.

Ecuador’s indigenous converge on capital to protest fuel hikes

Demonstrators converge on the Ecuadoran capital as intensifying protests against soaring fuel prices slashed oil output by a third. 

Trump reportedly obsessed with lie detectors amid scandals engulfing White House

US President Donald Trump has been obsessed with using polygraphs to find out who leaked information to the press, a White House former officials say.

Russia warns actions that could stall peace process in Syria

Russia has warned against actions that could endanger the peace process in Syria.

Deadly Protests Escalate in Iraq (Single topic approved)

US fighter jet crashes near Luxembourg border in Germany

A US F-16 fighter jet crashed in the Zemmer area between Trier and the Spangdahlem Air Base on Tuesday.

French farmers protest urban snobbery and neglect

Farmers in France are protesting what they say is governmental neglect and cultural snobbery from urban centers.

Iran marks International Children’s Day

Iran is celebrating the international Children’s Day as an opportunity to do something special for the young ones.

US foreign policy under Trump ‘in a state of total disarray’: Analyst

US foreign policy under President Donald Trump is “in a state of total disarray,” says Dennis Etler.

Gazan workers hold protest Israel’s seige

Palestinian workers in the Gaza strip have held a rally at Israel’s crossing point to protest against the 14-year-old Israeli siege on the impoverish enclave.

Iran knows how to resist in difficult times: Oil minister

Iran’s oil minister says the country has learned how to resist the harshest of pressures.

Facing protesters’ wrath, Ecuador government relocates out of capital

Ecuador’s president says he has moved his government out of the capital, as angry protesters converge on the city to rebuke him over rising fuel prices.

MbS’ ambitions threaten hopes for Palestinian state

MbS’ ambition to take the control of the Middle East threatens hopes for Palestinian state.

Dozens demonstrate in northern Gaza to demand full lifting of siege

Dozens of Palestinians have staged a protest rally in the Gaza Strip to demand the full lifting of the Israeli blockade on the impoverished coastal enclave.

Iran ready for talks with Riyadh if it stops civilian killings: FM Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif says the country is ready to hold talks with Saudi Arabia if Riyadh stops killing people and brings regional issues to the negotiating table.

US fighter jet crashes in Germany: Air force

An American F-16 fighter jet crashed Tuesday near the city of Trier in western Germany, the German air force told AFP, with the pilot surviving after using the ejector seat.

Shanghai Masters: Berrettini eases into 2nd round

Matteo Berrettini has sealed his spot in the 2nd round of the Shanghai Masters after dispatching Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff.

Yemeni forces ready to fight back any act of aggression: Army spox

The Yemeni army spokesman say Armed Forces and their allies are ready to respond appropriately to any act of aggression, irrespective of its intensity.

Iran space agency elaborates on latest achievements

To mark the World’s Space Week, Iran’s Space Research Center has hosted an event to highlight its latest achievements.

Pakistani PM travels to China to discuss Kashmir

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan travels to China on a two-day visit to discuss the situation in Kashmir, which Pakistan disputes with India, as well as other issues.

EU accuses Boris Johnson of wrecking chances for a Brexit deal

In a dramatic development, EU-UK Brexit talks appear to be on the verge of collapse following a difficult phone call between Boris Johnson and Germany’s Angela Merkel.

Iran says rice self-sufficiency complete, no need to imports

An Iranian official says rice imports would be cut as the country is completely self-sufficient.