A new poll gives Fatah leader Marwan Barghouthi a lead in the polls, amid speculation that the election could be delayed due to Israeli obstacles.
Facebook disabled accounts used by the Palestinian Authority's internal intelligence organisation to spy on journalists, human rights activists and political opponents.
Protest in Denmark against plan to repatriate Syrians
Around 1,000 people protested outside the Danish parliament against the government's decision to revoke residence permits for Syrian refugee
Putin's face-offs with the world
President Putin addressed the Federal Assembly to discuss a number of different topics.
International bodies demand foreign forces leave Libya
Multiple bodies have called on foreign mercenaries to leave Libya, in compliance with the arms embargo.
EU diplomat warns 'hard work' to save Iran deal
EU chief negotiator Enrique Mora hailed said 'ongoing challenges' remained in saving the landmark 2015 Iran deal.
Doctors denied access to 'very weak' Navalny
Doctors were denied access to jailed Russian regime critic Alexei Navalny, adding that he is now 'very weak' and must go to a civilian hospital.
What's driving Turkey and Ukraine's growing alliance?
Analysis: Turkey's influence in Ukraine has steadily increased in recent years. Amid heightened tensions with Russia, the Ankara-Kyiv alliance ...
Dozens of Turks sneak into Europe in passport scam
Turkey has expanded an investigation that dozens of people have used special passports to enter Europe.
WHO says against proof of vaccination for travel
The World Health Organization's emergency committee said it was against international travellers being required to have proof of vaccination, ...
The unconvincing narrative of EU sanctions on Turkey
Analysis: Despite the rhetoric, complex economic and political relations between Turkey and prominent EU member states mean that substantial ...
Knights Templar legacy lives on in Cyprus
The Templars, an international army of elite warriors set up to guard European pilgrims travelling to Jerusalem, used the island as ...
US warns of 'consequences' if Navalny dies
The United States on Sunday warned Moscow of "consequences" if the hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny dies in prison.
Recordings show Libyan, Italian officials left migrants to die
Transcripts of conversations between Italian officials and Libyan coastguard show deliberate neglect of migrant vessels which later sank in the ...
Iran offers upbeat assessment of progress in nuclear talks
Iran's deputy foreign minister said talks in Vienna have entered a new phase and that Tehran has proposed draft agreements that could be a basis ...
Iran nuclear talks set to resume in Vienna
The Russian ambassador to Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, spoke of "slow but steady progress in the negotiations on restoration of the nuclear deal" on Twitter.
Iran nuclear talks to pause for consultations
Iran nuclear talks in Vienna will pause to allow the US and Iran to return home for consultations.
US imposes sanctions on Moscow, expels 10 Russian diplomats
More than 30 people have been sanctioned over allegations of electoral interference.
Greek FM travels to Turkey for talks
Nikos Dendias will meet with his Turkish counterpart and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
US to announce sanctions on Russia over hacking: media
The new measures will include the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the US, according to local media reports.
Turkey frees journalist Altan after ECHR ruling
Ahmet Altan was released from the Silivri prison on Istanbul's western outskirts a few hours after the verdict was announced on Wednesday.
Somali president signs law extending mandate for two years
Somalia’s president has signed a bill extending his mandate for a further two years, a move which has been heavily criticised.
Iran vows to enrich uranium to 60%
The announcement has been confirmed by the UN's nuclear watchdog and comes after an explosion knocked out power at Iran's main nuclear facility.
Zarif and Lavrov meet in Tehran, discuss US sanctions
Iran and Russia warned that an attack on the Natanz atomic site and new EU sanctions could harm ongoing negotiations.
As of Friday evening, Italian Premier Draghi had not apologised publicly or issued a retraction.