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Israelis Hold Largest Protest Since War Began, Demanding Hostage Release and Early Elections
Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem over the weekend in the largest anti-government protests since the country went to war against Hamas in October. Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem over the weekend in the largest anti-government protests since the country went to war against Hamas in October. -
Turkey's Opposition Deals Major Blow to Erdogan in Local Elections, Winning Key Cities
Turkey's local elections on Sunday dealt a significant blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party, as the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) claimed victory in key cities, including Istanbul and Ankara. Turkey's local elections on Sunday dealt a significant blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party, as the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) claimed victory in key cities, including Istanbul and Ankara. -
Tens of Thousands Rally Against Netanyahu's Government Amid Gaza War and Ultra-Orthodox Draft Exemptions
In the largest anti-government protest since Israel went to war with Hamas in October, tens of thousands of Israelis flooded the streets of central Jerusalem on Sunday, urging the government to reach a cease-fire deal, free dozens of hostages held in Gaza, and hold early elections. In the largest anti-government protest since Israel went to war with Hamas in October, tens of thousands of Israelis flooded the streets of central Jerusalem on Sunday, urging the government to reach a cease-fire deal, free dozens of hostages held in Gaza, and hold early elections. -
Netanyahu Temporarily Hands Over Power to Deputy During Hernia Operation Amid Gaza Conflict
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in "excellent" health following a successful hernia surgery at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem on Sunday, according to a statement from the hospital. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in "excellent" health following a successful hernia surgery at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem on Sunday, according to a statement from the hospital. -
US Accuses Russia of Spreading 'Manure' Over Moscow Attack Claims Linking Ukraine
The United States has strongly rebuked Russian officials for their claims linking last week's deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall music venue in Moscow to "Ukrainian nationalists." White House national security spokesman John Kirby labeled the Russian allegations as "nonsense propaganda," comparing the officials to "manure salesmen." The United States has strongly rebuked Russian officials for their claims linking last week's deadly attack on the Crocus City Hall music venue in Moscow to "Ukrainian nationalists." White House national security spokesman John Kirby labeled the Russian allegations as "nonsense propaganda," comparing the officials to "manure salesmen." -
Israeli Airstrikes in Syria Kill Over 40, Including Hezbollah Members and Syrian Soldiers
Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Aleppo province early Friday morning killed more than 40 people, including members of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and a large number of Syrian soldiers, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Israeli airstrikes on Syria's Aleppo province early Friday morning killed more than 40 people, including members of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and a large number of Syrian soldiers, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. -
Russia Accuses U.S. and Allies of 'Strangling' North Korea, Calls for New Approach
Russia has blocked the annual renewal of a United Nations panel of experts tasked with monitoring enforcement of longstanding sanctions against North Korea, accusing the United States and its allies of ratcheting up military tensions in Asia and seeking to "strangle" the reclusive state. Russia has blocked the annual renewal of a United Nations panel of experts tasked with monitoring enforcement of longstanding sanctions against North Korea, accusing the United States and its allies of ratcheting up military tensions in Asia and seeking to "strangle" the reclusive state. -
45 Easter Worshippers Killed after Bus Plunges Off Bridge in South Africa, 8-Year-Old Young Girl Miraculously Survives
A bus carrying worshippers veered off a bridge in South Africa's Limpopo province, resulting in the loss of 45 lives, with a lone 8-year-old girl emerging as the sole survivor A bus carrying worshippers veered off a bridge in South Africa's Limpopo province, resulting in the loss of 45 lives, with a lone 8-year-old girl emerging as the sole survivor -
Putin Dismisses Idea of Attacking NATO, Warns F-16s in Ukraine Will Be Targeted
Russian President Vladimir Putin has scoffed at the idea of his country launching an attack on any NATO member, calling such notions "complete nonsense" and "sheer ravings." Russian President Vladimir Putin has scoffed at the idea of his country launching an attack on any NATO member, calling such notions "complete nonsense" and "sheer ravings." -
Russia Casts Doubt on Islamic State's Capacity to Carry Out Attack as Rising Death Toll and Missing Persons Reports Fuel Fears
As the investigation into last Friday's deadly attack on Moscow's Crocus City Hall continues, Russian officials are casting doubt on the ability of Islamic State to have carried out the massacre, which has claimed the lives of at least 143 people. As the investigation into last Friday's deadly attack on Moscow's Crocus City Hall continues, Russian officials are casting doubt on the ability of Islamic State to have carried out the massacre, which has claimed the lives of at least 143 people.