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Jewish community leaders are planning to speak out against China’s persecution of its Uighur Muslim minority on Holocaust Memorial Day, drawing comparisons with Nazi treatment of Jews.
World leaders condemned the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.
Turkey says EU sanctions plan 'biased, unlawful'
"Turkish unilateral and provocative activities in the Eastern Mediterranean are still taking place, including in Cyprus's exclusive economic zone."
Israel urged to renounce nuclear weapons by UN members
The resolution reflected a similar vote which the UNGA voted in favour of in 2019.
Biden vows virus action on 'day one'
Global infections have surged past 49 million and Europe has become the new pandemic epicenter in recent weeks.
World becoming less tolerant of migrants, new poll claims
A new Gallup poll found that countries around the world have become far less tolerant of migrants, as Europe unveils a new asylum plan.
EU to unveil long-delayed asylum plan to share responsibility
The EU will announce a plan for member states to share the responsibility for asylum seekers.
How Iran transformed post-war Iraq ties
In the 17 years since the US-led invasion of Iraq, Iran's ancient allies have cycled through Iraq's corridors of power.
Greece to 'end' Lesbos migrant crisis within a week
Many migrants refused to enter a new 3,000-capacity camp set up by authorities at Kara Tepe, a few kilometres from the destroyed Moria camp, ...
UN calls on EU to 'share out' Lesbos migrants
The UN chief Antonio Guterres said more European countries should accept migrants that have been left homeless after a devastating fire at a ...
Teargas fired during migrant protests on Greek island
Thousands of asylum seekers have been sleeping rough on Lesbos since Wednesday when the Moria camp was destroyed in apparent arson attacks.
EU states to take in 400 minors from Moria
Germany, France and eight other EU countries have offered refuge to 400 minors left homeless after a fire destroyed Greece's largest refugee camp
Iran 'victorious' after US fails to extend arms embargo
Washington's European allies all abstained, and Iran mocked the Trump administration for winning the support of just one other country, the ...
French president travelling to Lebanon after deadly explosion
French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Lebanon after a massive explosion struck capital Beirut.
'Urgent deployment' of rescuers to Beirut: EU
The European Union said it would deploy rescuers, search dogs and equipment to Lebanon after a massive blast struck capital Beirut.
PLO urges EU to act against Israel's settlements construction
The PLO has urged action against Israel to stop constructing settlements in occupied East Jerusalem.
Turkey lifts veto on NATO plan for Poland, Baltics
Turkey has lifted its veto on a NATO defence plan Poland and the Baltic states, officials confirmed.
Rights groups slam UK ‘lacklustre’ response to Israeli annexation
A coalition of rights groups has slammed the United Kingdom’s response to Israel's planned annexation as “lacklustre”.
Israeli historian, peace activist Zeev Sternhell dies at 85
Polish-born Zeev Sternhell was an outspoken champion of Palestinian rights who strongly criticised Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Saudi cleric says combatting anti-Semitism a 'religious obligation'
Saudi cleric Mohammad al-Issa, who heads the Saudi-funded Muslim World League, called the fight against anti-Jewish hatred 'a religious ...
How will the EU respond to Israel's annexation plans?
The EU is a staunch defender of the two-state solution but remains divided on how to push back against Israel's annexation plans.
Cyprus welcomes first tourist flights since March
Nearly three months after lockdown, Cyprus has allowed its first tourist flights to take place.
UN envoy demands Israel abandon West Bank annexation plans
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to annex the Jordan Valley and Jewish settlements in the West Bank in line with US President ...
Trump's inspector general purge and the death of dissent
Comment: Destroying the credibility and effectiveness of the inspector general system means that no civil servant will feel comfortable ...
Freezing winter in Syria's Idlib province has contributed to at least ten deaths.
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