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Trumps recognition of Jerusalem has infuriated the Arab world and upset Western allies, who say it is a blow to peace efforts and risks sparking more violence in the region. (Photo: File)

Arab nations to lobby for East Jerusalem as Palestine's capital

Palestinians claim East Jerusalem as the capital of a future state. Israel regards Jerusalem as its eternal and...

7 Jan 2018 8:17 AM GMT

ISIS has been turning its sights on targets outside its base in the Sinai, putting more pressure on the government and presenting extra challenges for security services. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

ISIS threatens rival Hamas with video, executes accused accomplice

In the video, the man accused of collaborating with Hamas' military wing is executed.'

5 Jan 2018 12:05 PM GMT

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley (Photo: AP)

Nikki Haley Trump's eyes: Will tell boss Jerusalem move opposers'...

Trump's December 6 decision to recognise Jerusalem broke with international consensus, triggering protests across the...

20 Dec 2017 12:04 PM GMT

Kim has won admirers for his vocal criticism of Israel and his jibes about the controversial American policy shift on Jerusalem. (Photo: AFP)

Discount for N Koreans at Gaza eatery for Kim Jong Jerusalem support

Kim responded by calling Trump a dotard' and slamming his decision as a reckless, wicked act.'

18 Dec 2017 5:13 AM GMT

Hafiz Saeed said that Muslims the world over should put aside any differences and unite around the cause of liberating Jerusalem. (Photo: AP)

Protests take place in Pakistan against Trump's Jerusalem decision

Protests have persisted in Pakistan since Trump's announcement angered Muslims across the world.

18 Dec 2017 4:19 AM GMT

80,000 protesters gathered at the National Monument, waving the Palestine flag and banners reading Free Palestine as they chanted God is greatest!, says police. (Photo: AFP)

Indonesians protest Trump's Jerusalem decision, march for Palestinians

Dressed mostly in white, the demonstrators urged the US to change its decision.

17 Dec 2017 11:42 AM GMT

According to the first testimonies at the scene, the assailant, a 53-year-old Nigerien man, shouted Allahu Akbar (God is Greatest) during the attack. He was arrested on the spot, says Etienne Massard. (Photo: Twitter/@EtienneMassard)

Attacker shouting 'Allahu Akbar' attacks 2 Danish nationals in Gabon

The two men, who were working for the National Geographic channel, were stabbed while shopping in a market popular with...

17 Dec 2017 11:39 AM GMT

US envoy to the UN Nikki Haley speaks during a Security Council meeting in New York. (Photo: AFP)

UNSC considering resolution to rescind Trump's Jerusalem move

Diplomats say it has broad support but will likely be vetoed by Washington.

17 Dec 2017 5:25 AM GMT

Republican President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence. (Photo: AFP)

Trump's Jerusalem decision overshadows Pence's trip to Middle East

Pence, a strong supporter of Trump's decision, will spend three days in the region with stops in Israel and Egypt.

16 Dec 2017 11:07 AM GMT

The annual scouts parade in Bethlehem will march through Manger Square near the Church of the Nativity, built over the spot where tradition says Mary gave birth to Jesus and where celebrations will culminate with midnight mass. (Photo: AFP)

Christmas lights dimmed by tensions in Bethlehem after Trump's...

Dozens of groups have pulled out of planned visits to Bethlehem after being scared off by the announcement and...

24 Dec 2017 8:34 AM GMT

US President Donald Trump at United Nations 72nd General Assembly meet in UN headquarters in New York (Photo: AFP)

Trump threatens countries against his Jerusalem move at UN, including...

Speaking at the emergency session, US Ambassador Nikki Haley warned the United States will remember this day.'

22 Dec 2017 10:34 AM GMT

A Pakistani court ordered the release of Hafiz Saeed on Wednesday, who was put under house arrest in January after years of living freely in Pakistan, one of the sore points in its fraying relationship with the United States. (Photo: AP | File)

Hafiz Saeed issues political comments against US, Israel on Jerusalem...

Saeed and the JuD were already banned by the UN while US has put USD 10 million bounty on the arrest of Hafiz Saeed.

22 Dec 2017 10:10 AM GMT