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Funerals held for four more Palestinians killed in clashes

As clashes between Palestinians and Israeli troops go into a second week, funerals have been held for four more Palestinians killed

16/12/2017

World News

Steven Spielberg's new movie "The Post" premiers in US

Steven Spielberg's new movie, "The Post" has premiered in Washington telling the story of the battle to publish the leaked Pentagon Papers detailing the U.S. government's misleading portrayal of the Vietnam War.

15/12/2017

USA

U.S. agency to vote on reversing net neutrality rules

The U.S Federal Communications Commission is due to vote on a proposal to repeal its net neutrality rules.

14/12/2017

Turkey

Muslim leaders meet to denounce US President Donald Trump's decision t

Muslim leaders have met in Istanbul to denounce US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

13/12/2017

World News

Shift in US space policy? Trump promises trip to moon and Mars

Marking the 45th anniversary of the last Apollo mission, President Trump has pledged to reboot the country's space exploration program

13/12/2017

USA

Republican candidate refuses to concede in Alablam senate election

Democrat candidate Doug Jones claims victory in Alabama Senate upset, but his Republican rival Roy Moore refuses to concede despite a tweet from Donald Trump congratulating Jones.

13/12/2017

USA

Surprise defeat for Trump-backed favourite in Alabama

13/12/2017

USA

Donald Trump in "sexist" row over sexual misconduct allegations

Calls grow for Trump to quit after posting "sexist smear" on social media against critical senator

13/12/2017

France

Paris climate summit opens with Bill Gates, but not Trump

World leaders and philanthropists are in the French capital to try to give new momentum to the fight against climate change, despite the US withdrawal from the 2015 Paris climate accord.

12/12/2017

Germany

Merkel condemns recent anti-Semitic incidents in Berlin

Following recent demonstrations in Berlin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said her conservative party unanimously condemned anti-Semitic acts such as burning of Israeli flags.

12/12/2017

USA

Trump wants US astronauts back to the moon - and someday Mars

"Imagine the possibilities waiting in those big, beautiful stars if we dare to dream big,” said the US president as he signed his first space policy directive.

12/12/2017

USA

Court hears teens' climate change lawsuit against Trump

A group of 21 teenagers argues the Trump administration's lack of action to prevent global warming violates their constitutional right to life.

12/12/2017

Lebanon

HezbollHezbah leader vows to return focus to Israel at rally in Beirut

Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, has vowed at a rally in Beirut that the Iranian-backed militant group will return their focus to the Palestinian cause, following President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

12/12/2017

Argentina

World Trade Organization's ministerial conference opens in Buenos Aire

The World Trade Organization's 11th ministerial conference has opened in Buenos Aires with hopes of boosting the development of the global trading system.

11/12/2017

World News

Clashes near U.S. embassy in Beirut

U.S. and Israeli flags have been burnt outside the American embassy in Beirut, with police firing tear gas and water canons at protesters

10/12/2017

USA

Trump hails border wall as new Homeland Security boss is sworn in

The US President unexpectedly appeared for Kirstjen Nielsen's swearing-in as Homeland Security Secretary and reiterated his campaign pledge for a border wall with Mexico

09/12/2017

World News

Tight security for "Day of Rage"

Israeli police increased their presence in Jerusalem on Friday, preparing for a Palestinian "day of rage". However, no extra restrictions were placed on access for worshippers at the flashpoint Al Aqsa mosque. Police say they had no indication of unrest there.

08/12/2017

World News

White House on Jerusalem move: 'A very courageous and bold action'

The Trump administration has defended the US president's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital, despite widespread international anger at the move

07/12/2017

Israel

Palestinians protest Trump's Jerusalem move

The militant group Hamas has called for a new uprising against Israel and a 'day of rage' this Friday.

07/12/2017

World News

The world reacts to Trump's Jerusalem decision

Diplomatic reaction to Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has been swift and unequivocal

07/12/2017