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Trump: Hezbollah a threat to Lebanon and entire Middle East
During press conference with Lebanese PM Hariri, the US president calls Hezbollah 'a menace to the Lebanese state, the Lebanese people and the entire region' and vows not to let Assad 'get away' with 'horrible' crimes against humanity.AFP 23:54 , 25.07.17
US Navy ship fires warning shots near Iranian vessel
A US Navy patrol boat fires warning shots near an Iranian vessel that American sailors said came dangerously close to them during a tense encounter in the Persian Gulf, the first such incident to happen under President Trump; Iran’s hard-line Revolutionary Guard later blames American ship for provoking the situation.Reuters 23:08 , 25.07.17
Prince William, Kate visit concentration camp on Poland trip
Guided by two Jewish survivors of the camp, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were shown gas chambers at Stutthof concentration camp and paid respect to the victims by placing remembrance stones at the Jewish memorial.Associated Press 20:51 , 18.07.17
US sanctions more Iranians, but nuclear deal stands for now
18 Iranian individuals and groups slapped with sanctions for aiding Tehran's non-nuclear weapons programs; US Treasury Secretary says 'administration will continue to aggressively target Iran's malign activity, including their ongoing state support of terrorism, ballistic missile program, and human rights abuses.'Associated Press 18:18 , 18.07.17
Democrat files first impeachment article against Donald Trump
Resolution by Democrat Brad Sherman of California will likely be stalled in the Republican-controlled Congress; 'I believe his conversations with, and subsequent firing of, FBI director James Comey constitute obstruction of justice,' says Sherman.AFP 08:43 , 13.07.17
Emails show Trump Jr. embraced help said to be from Kremlin
In interview with Fox News, the US president's son says he took meeting with Russian lawyer suspecting she might have information about 'underreported' scandals involving Clinton; he posts email correspondence with music publicist who offered the meeting on Twitter as part of 'transparency' effort.Associated Press 11:39 , 12.07.17
Trump Jr. knew Clinton info emanated from Kremlin
The circumstances surrounding the meeting, and a report by The New York Times late Monday that Trump Jr. was told ahead of time that the source of the information was the Russian government, fuel new questions about the Trump campaign's possible ties to Moscow.Associated Press 11:51 , 11.07.17
Donald Trump Jr. posts video of dad shooting down CNN plane
War of the presidential family on the CNN network escalates as the president's son, Donald Trump Jr., tweets a video of a doctored scene from the movie Top Gun showing his father shooting down a plane with the CNN logo.Ynet 19:44 , 10.07.17
Report: Trump son, son-in-law met with Kremlin-linked lawyer
Representatives of Jared Kushner, Donald Trump Jr. confirm meeting, which also included then-campaign chairman Paul Manafort, shortly after Trump won the Republican nomination; according to Trump Jr., there was no follow up to 'short introductory meeting.'Associated Press 08:42 , 09.07.17
Israeli arrested after Thai army finds weapons during raids
The Thai army finds hidden weapons while conducting raids at the Chabad House and the clinic of Nati Hadad—who is known to many Israelis—both in Koh Samui, on Saturday night; Israeli consulate is on the case.Itamar Eichner 15:57 , 08.07.17
US plans to test THAAD missile defenses as North Korea tensions mount
Defense test comes following N. Korea ballistic missile launch; US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to respond to simulated attack intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) attack.News Agencies 14:52 , 08.07.17
G-20 summit in Germany to discuss terror, trade, climate
Host Merkel hopes to find 'compromises and answers' on a range of issues, and while there is little disagreement on fighting terrorism, prospects of finding common ground on climate change and trade look uncertain since Trump entered the White House half a year ago.AP, Reuters 11:46 , 07.07.17
Russia blocks UN condemnation of N.Korea missile over ICBM label
Moscow splits hairs over definition of missile as ICBM, while US Ambassador Haley says happy to provide 'any sort of intelligence to let you know that the rest of the world sees this as an ICBM'; statement draft, which must be approved by all 15 members, also says council would start work on 'further significant measures' against North Korea.Reuters 19:53 , 06.07.17
US is ready to use force in N.Korea but prefers trade clout
While insisting that the diplomatic option is the prefered option, Trump's UN Envoy Nikki Haley tells UN Security Council US is prepared to use 'considerable military forces' to defend the country and its allies against threats posed by N. Korean leader Kim Jong-un.Associated Press 10:23 , 06.07.17
N. Korea vows more 'gift packages' of missile tests for US
Following North Korea's ICBM test, the US and South Korea stage show of force, firing "deep strike" precision missiles in joint drill; as part of psychological warfare, North says Kim Jong Un 'feasted his eyes' on ICBM, watching the test 'with a broad smile on his face.'Associated Press 09:29 , 05.07.17
N. Korea launches possibly most successful missile test yet
Missile flew for about 40 minutes, longer than previous similar tests, and covered about 930 km, and landed in the Sea of Japan; missile is estimated to have the possible maximum range of 6,700 km, bringing it all the way to Alaska.Associated Press 08:56 , 04.07.17
World leaders bid farewell to late German chancellor Kohl
German Chancellor Merkel, French President Macron, former US President Clinton and other past and present world leaders come to the European Union to pay their respects to German chancellor Helmut Kohl, who passed away two weeks ago.Associated Press 17:50 , 01.07.17
Police: ISIS suspects arrested in Spain, UK and France
The arrests are culmination of an investigation started in 2015 following discovery ISIS recruitment videos produced by an imam; Ministry statement says man captured in Birmingham, UK; 4 arrests in Majorca; German news agency says Spanish citizen arrested in Dotrmund.Associated Press 18:21 , 28.06.17
Major cyber attack disrupts businesses around world
After world servers are struck by a ransomware cyber attack, effects ripple into a second day infecting numerous giant corporations including Tasmania's Cadbury factory, BNP Paribas Real Estate and particularly Ukraine's A.P. Moller-Maersk shipping company.Reuters 18:07 , 28.06.17
Ransomware virus hits computer servers across the globe
Attack cripples servers at Russia's biggest oil company, disrupts Ukrainian bank operations and spreads westwards; US looking into whether it has been hit by the attack; ‘If you see this text, then your files are no longer accessible...Perhaps you are busy looking for a way to recover your files, but don't waste your time,’ victims read.Reuters 21:20 , 27.06.17
Russia, Syria reject US warning over possible chemical attack
Moscow says White House assertions the Assad regime was preparing a chemical weapons attack is 'unacceptable'; 'I am not aware of any information about a threat that chemical weapons can be used,' Kremlin spokesman adds.Reuters 16:04 , 27.06.17
US warns Syria's Assad against chemical attack
In warning that caught State Dept. off guard, White House claims US had 'identified potential preparations for another chemical weapons attack by the Assad regime' while offering no evidence to back claim; Trump admin. warns of such a course of action, 'Assad and his military will pay a heavy price.'Associated Press 09:21 , 27.06.17
In pictures: Eid al-Fitr in Israel and Muslim world
Millions of Muslims worldwide kick off celebrations of religious holiday marking end of month of Ramadan with family meetings, meals, processions, charity-giving and shopping. Here are images of some of the festivities and prayers from around the world.Ynet reporters 19:00 , 26.06.17
US Supreme Court revives parts of Trump travel ban order
US Pres. Trump's administration to be allowed to state legality of revised travel ban on six Muslim-majority countries before Supreme Court; the court will also partly allow temporary 120-day ban on all refugees entering the United States to go into effect.News Agencies 18:10 , 26.06.17
Report: Trump considering Camp David-style summit to resolve Gulf crisis
White House official tells Fox News the Trump administration is looking for a 'Camp David moment' in an effort to end Arab boycott of Qatar; 'The president now wants to bring all the key players to Washington. It's not just about Qatari elements funding the Brotherhood but disavowing support for extremism in general.'Ynet 09:32 , 25.06.17
ISIS leader in Philippines may have fled
After reportedly suffering great losses in battle against the Philippine military, Isnilon Hapilon, the leader of ISIS-affiliated Abu Sayyaf and one of the FBI's most wanted terrorists, has disappeared from the battle zone in Marawi City, raising suspicions he may have been able to slip somewhere.AFP 08:51 , 25.06.17
Report: Obama did not release Russian hacking info. as he bet on Clinton win
Then-US pres. Obama knew Russia was tampering with US elections to assist Trump but chose not to go public, according to Washington Post; Obama's decision relied on Clinton's expected win and fear he would seen as influencing elections himself.AFP 13:09 , 24.06.17
Jewish groups critical of Hungarian praise for Hitler ally
After Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban praised Miklos Horthy, the World War II-era leader who allied Hungary with Nazi Germany for being an 'exceptional statesmen' for leading the country after World War I, Jewish groups criticize the Hungarian leader, saying Horthy 'cannot be put as an example for future generations.'AP 22:57 , 23.06.17
Protests erupt in Kiev against renaming main street after SS officer
The Kiev city council decides to change the name of a main street from that of a General who liberated the city from the Nazis, to that of a Nazi officer who organized and took part in ethnic cleansing; dozens are injured in protests against renaming, which is temporarily suspended.Itamar Eichner 20:43 , 19.06.17
Van rams worshippers leaving London mosque, killing at least one
Witnesses say a white van deliberately swerved into a group of worshippers leaving a London mosque, killing one and injuring several; driver held by members of the public before police arrive to take him into custody; London police: 'Mosque attack had all the hallmarks of terrorist incident.'Reuters 08:16 , 19.06.17
Trump lashes out at obstruction probe as Putin denies Russian meddling
President Trump dismisses possible obstruction of justice probe as a 'phony story' and a 'witch hunt'; former FBI Director Robert Mueller to head probe; Putin dismisses meddling claim, saying Comey and US officials have offered no proof.Reuters 20:18 , 15.06.17
Report: Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice
According to the Washington Post, special counsel Robert Mueller plans to interview director of national intelligence, head of NSA and former deputy head of NSA as part of probe; Trump's legal team denounces report.Reuters 08:40 , 15.06.17
At Auschwitz, Polish leader appears to defend migrant stance
Poland's prime minister's comments during a memorial observance at Auschwitz appear to defend anti-migrant policies; 'In today's restless times, Auschwitz is a great lesson showing that everything must be done to protect the safety and life of one's citizens.'AP 23:37 , 14.06.17
US House majority whip in critical condition after being shot at baseball practice
Steve Scalise, among other political figures and aides, was shot when a man opened fire during a baseball practice US politicians in Alexandria, Virginia; suspect has reportedly been killed, while Scalise said to be in critical condition; another person also said to have been shot.Reuters, AP 22:52 , 14.06.17
Trump scolds Qatar, urges it to stop funding terrorism
US President Donald Trump, calling Qatar a 'high level' sponsor of terrorism, urges the Gulf state to 'end its funding' of terrorist groups, while US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called to 'ease the blockade'; The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain welcome Trump's demand, ignore Tillerson's request.Reuters 19:42 , 10.06.17
British PM May's Conservatives lose Parliament majority
Despite calls from rivals and pressure within her own party to quit, Theresa May will reportedly not step down; while she secured her own seat, May's snap election gamble backfired as her party failed to command a parliamentary majority.Associated Press 09:31 , 09.06.17
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Britain goes to the polls as May tries to put focus back on Brexit
After a snap election campaign clouded by terror attacks in Manchester and London, the British people face a choice between Conservative Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Polls suggest May would increase her majority in parliament.Reuters 08:56 , 08.06.17
Qatar: FBI says Russian hackers 'planted fake news story' that led to crisis
Qatari foreign minister tells CNN that FBI experts who analyzed an alleged cyber breach in late May suspect hackers planted story on Qatar’s state news agency attributing quotes to the Emir that were friendly towards Iran and Israel.AFP 08:39 , 07.06.17
UK police name two London attackers, say one investigated before
The British police release the names of two of the three terrorists in the London Bridge attack; according to state sources, the leader of the trio is London resident and Pakistan native who was known to authorities and was suspected of trying to lure children with sweets and money.Reuters 23:07 , 05.06.17
Putin denies having compromising information on Trump
Putin flatly denies accusations of election tampering and potential links between his country and Trump's inner circle; Putin: 'You created a sensation out of nothing. And out of this sensation, you turned it into a weapon of war against the current (US) president.'Reuters 14:38 , 05.06.17
PM May calls for beefed up terror response after London attack
Speaking in the aftermath of yet another deadly attack on British soil that killed at least 7 and wounded scores more, May says Britain could 'not pretend that things can continue as they are,' urged that measures be stepped up against 'evil ideology.'Reuters 13:37 , 04.06.17
ISIS urged to 'run over and stab crusaders' before London attacks
While no organization has yet taken responsibility for the combined terror attack in London on Saturday, earlier that day the terror group published a leaflet in which they called on Muslims to kill 'crusaders' by shooting, stabbing, and running them over; Eyewitness in the London attack said that the three terrorists shouted: 'This is for Allah.'Roi Kais 12:36 , 04.06.17
7 killed as terrorists plow van into crowd on London Bridge, stab others
Police and witnesses report a large white van running down crowds of pedestrians on London Bridge before knife-wielding terrorists exit the vehicle to stab others; police kill three male attackers in what they call a terrorist incident; No group has claimed responsibility.Reuters 07:59 , 04.06.17
Trump not expected to invoke executive privilege to block Comey testimony
With former FBI director Comey due to speak before the Senate on US Pres. Trump allegedly pressuring him to drop investigation into suspected Russian ties to his campaign, experts estimate whether Trump will use executive order to stop him from testifying; While chances of Trump doing so or convincing Congress that such an order is valid are slim, some say that even attempting this 'makes it look like you have something to hide.'Reuters 16:28 , 03.06.17
Haley: Go after human rights violators & lay off of Israel
US Ambassador to UN Haley warns UN Human Rights Council that it cannot keep covering up for egregious human rights violators while attacking Israel; 'When the council passes more than 70 resolutions against Israel and 7 against Iran, you know something is seriously wrong.'Ynetnews 13:45 , 03.06.17
UN votes to add 15 North Koreans, 4 entities to UN blacklist
UN Security Council expands on sanctions against N. Korea after repeated missile tests; This is the first resolution agreed by US and N. Korea's only major ally, China, since Pres. Trump took office; US Def. Sec. Mattis calls N. Korea's missile tests 'clear and present danger.'New Agencies 10:21 , 03.06.17
Varadkar becomes Irish PM-in-waiting in social, generational shift
Leo Varadkar easily wins leadership of main ruling party; he is set to be sworn in as country's first gay PM on June 13; not yet 40, he draws comparisons to Macron, Trudeau; opponents say he will take Fine Gael towards the right.Reuters 22:59 , 02.06.17
Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate travel ban
White House request to renew the ban for six mostly Muslim countries and refugees from anywhere in the world renews conflict between the Justice Department, which insists Trump has 'lawful authority to keep the nation safe,' and rights groups, which insist the 'ban is unconstitutional.'Associated Press 10:31 , 02.06.17
Pro-BDS activist cheered at graduation speech
Efforts by critics of the vehemently anti-Israel activist Linda Sarsour to prevent her from delivering a keynote speech at a CUNY graduation ceremony fail as the school administration insist on standing firm on the decision, with the dean saying it was important to listen respectfully to differing ideas; Sarsour’s inflammatory comments have included ‘Nothing is creepier than Zionism’ and approval of throwing rocks at Israeli soldiers; ‘The Zionist trolls are out to play. Bring it.’Associated Press 09:16 , 02.06.17
Putin denies involvement in hacking, hails Trump
President Vladimir Putin insists that the Russian state has never engaged in hacking and said Moscow will wait out the current political storm in the US to forge constructive relations with President Trump, whom he praised as a straightforward person.AP 18:34 , 01.06.17
CNN fires Kathy Griffin over Trump video as backlash builds
CNN sacks comedian Kathy Griffin, as endorsers decide to follow suit, after the comic appeared in a brief video Tuesday holding what looked like US President Donald Trump's bloody, severed head; she later apologized, saying that the brief video was 'too disturbing' and not funnyAP 23:37 , 31.05.17
Report: Trump to sign temp. waiver to leave US Embassy in TLV
US Pres. Trump expected to renew order suspending transfer of US Embassy to Jerusalem; The temporary order has been signed by every US president since '99; An official stresses that even 'If he signs the wavier this week, that will not be indicative of him reversing his opinion, it will just be a question of timing.'Ynet 21:00 , 31.05.17
Huge bomb near embassies in Afghan capital kills 80 people
A powerful bomb in a sewage tanker exploded in the center of Afghanistan's capital killing at least 80 people and wounding around 350, sending clouds of black smoke into the sky above the presidential palace and foreign embassies.Reuters 14:41 , 31.05.17
Merkel, Italian PM talk warmly of US ties after critical Trump tweet
After Trump tweeted that German trade and defence policies are 'very bad' and Merkel questioned the US's reliability as an ally, attempts are made by Merkel and others to de-escalate situation, with Merkel and Italian PM Gentiloni saying Europe's ties to the US remain important.Ynet & News Agencies 21:10 , 30.05.17
Video shows South African police pelting men with apples
Shocking video goes viral on social media showing South African police lining up group of suspected apple thieves on a roadside cliff and hurling apples at their backs while laughing as the suspects flinch in pain.Associated Press 21:49 , 28.05.17
N.Korea leader Kim guides test of new anti-aircraft weapon
The North's KCNA news agency did not report the exact nature of the weapon or the time of the test, but said it was organized by the Academy of National Defense Science, a blacklisted agency that is believed to be developing missiles and nuclear weapons.Reuters 08:25 , 28.05.17
Trump son-in-law had undisclosed contacts with Russian envoy
Jared Kushner, the senior adviser to the president and his son-in-law, reportedly discussed with the Russian ambassador the possibility of creating a secret communication channel between Donald Trump's transition team and the Kremlin.Reuters 12:18 , 27.05.17
G7 summit—strong on anti-terrorism, weak on climate change
While world leaders in the G7 summit agree to turn up pressure on internet firms to remove extremist content in an effort to stop the spread of “hateful ideology,” Trump remained in disharmony with the rest over climate change; White House official: although Trump's views on climate change are 'evolving,' he will not make a decision until after his return to WashingtonAP 11:15 , 27.05.17
Trump wishes Muslims 'joyful' Ramadan, as Boehner calls his presidency an almost total disaster
The US president commemorates Ramadan by noting that it 'strengthens awareness of our shared obligation to reject violence'; Trump's wishes come as former US House speaker Boehner notes his time as president has been terrible in all but foreign policy.Gahl Becker & Associated Press 23:03 , 26.05.17
UN warns of 'walking into another Gaza crisis with eyes wide open'
'Unless urgent measures are taken to de-escalate, the crisis risks spiraling out of control with devastating consequences for Palestinians and Israelis,' warns UN Middle East Envoy Mladenov, regarding a lack of electricity and water, and raw sewage spilling off Gaza shores.Reuters 21:18 , 26.05.17
Opposites Day: Merkel laughs with Obama hours before meeting Trump
Former US president Obama was in Berlin for panel discussion as Trump reached NATO summit in Brussels; German Chancellor Merkel was all smiles as she joined Obama on panel, 2 hours before she was obliged to deal with Trump, as he demanded Europeans pay off debts.Ynet 17:07 , 26.05.17
FBI probes Kushner-Russia meetings; more documents sought
The FBI is examining the ties of the White House's senior adviser and President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, following his testimony about his meeting with the Russian ambassador and a Moscow banker who supported separatists in Ukraine. Kushner's attorney says he would be happy to give further testimony if required.AP 07:46 , 26.05.17
Muslim man, Jewish woman pray together at tribute to Manchester attack victims
An Imam, Sadiq Patel, joined an elderly Jewish woman, Renee Rachel Black, at prayer at a vigil for the Manchester bombing; Patel: 'No words can actually express what we’re going through. But one thing we do know is we’re in this together and we’ll get through this together.'Reuters 14:50 , 25.05.17
British PM to challenge Trump over intelligence leaks
Police hunting the terror network behind the Manchester Arena bombing stop sharing information with the US on the investigation as a row erupts over leaks of key evidence in the US; PM May expected to raise concerns of US intelligence leaks with Trump.Reuters 11:07 , 25.05.17
Trump calls North Korea leader 'madman' who cannot be let on the loose
In a call last month with the Philippines' President Duterte, US President Trump described North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un as a 'madman with nuclear weapons' who could not be let on the loose; during the call, Trump also told Duterte that Washington had sent two nuclear submarines to waters off the Korean peninsula.Reuters 23:24 , 24.05.17
Convicted spy Pollard loses bid to relax US parole conditions
A federal appeals court rejects Jonathan Pollard's bid to relax his parole conditions; Pollard, a former US Navy intelligence officer convicted of spying for Israel, had said the parole conditions were too severe and have prevented him from getting a job, but the court said that documents compromised by Pollard remained classified.Reuters 21:17 , 24.05.17
Czech Parliament recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel
On Jerusalem Day, the Czech Republic Parliament approved the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel; Members of parliament call on the government to adopt the same position and stop payments to UNESCO.Itamar Eichner 21:14 , 24.05.17