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Palestinian Prisoners on 2nd Day of Hunger Strike, Israeli Minister Demand Bargouti Execution

An Israeli minister has called for the execution of prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Bargouti, as more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners have been since Monday on a hunger strike in a bid to improve their conditions in the Israeli jails. Intelligence and Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz said Tuesday that Barghouti , ...

April 18, 2017

Turkey

Trump Congratulates Erdogan on Disputed Turkey Referendum

Donald Trump called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him on winning a referendum granting him sweeping new powers that exposed bitter divisions in the country. The White House said they also discussed a US missile strike in Syria and the fight against the ISIL Takfiri group. Trump’s congratulations ...

April 18, 2017

Syria

Syrian Army Advances in Central Hama Province

Syrian army forces and their allies advanced on Monday in the central province of Hama under the cover of intense airstrikes, approaching the outskirts of a terrorist-held town a day after capturing a strategic town from militants. The push toward the town of Tibet al-Imam came a day after troops ...

April 17, 2017

Iraq

Iraqi Vice President: ISIL Seeking Alliance with Al-Qaeda

ISIL is talking to Al-Qaeda about a possible alliance as Iraqi troops close in on ISIL terrorists in Mosul, Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi said in an interview on Monday. Allawi said he got the information Monday from Iraqi and regional contacts knowledgeable about Iraq. “The discussion has started now,” ...

April 17, 2017

Syria

Syrian Envoy Slams US Airfield Attack ‘Message’ to North Korea

Syria’s ambassador to North Korea denounced US aggression and “history of interventions” on Monday and said sending a “message” to North Korea with an attack on a Syrian airfield was irresponsible. US Vice President Mike Pence put North Korea on notice on Monday, warning that recent US strikes in Syria ...

April 17, 2017

Egypt

Clashes Erupt between Tribes and ISIL Militants in Sinai

Three people were injured in clashes between militants and local tribes in the Sinai peninsula in a fight that began when militants shot at a truck smuggling cigarettes into the area, Egyptian security officials said Monday. The officials told The Associated Press that ISIL militants launched RPG attacks on Sunday ...

April 17, 2017

Syria

Al-Rashidin blast took place on Saturday (April 15, 2017) after terrorist militants told Foua and Kefraya evacuees, especially children, to gather in order to distribute food on them at a stop joint.

Aleppo Evacuation Convoy Blast Killed 96 including 65 Children: New Toll

The toll of the terrorist bombing which targeted evacuees from besieged towns of Foua and Kefraya last Saturday in Aleppo reached 96 martyrs, while more than 200 others were strill missing, Al-Manar correspondent said. Our correspondent cited figures given by Aleppo hospital as saying that among the martyrs were 65 ...

April 17, 2017

Turkey

Turkey’s Opposition Urges Referendum Result Annulment

Turkey’s opposition on Monday stepped up its objections to the conduct of a referendum that gave President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sweeping new powers by a narrower than expected margin and exposed bitter divisions in the country. With political tensions once again escalating in Turkey after a contest opponents fear will ...

April 17, 2017

Palestine

Hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli Jails Launch Hunger Strike

Hundreds of Palestinians in Israeli jails launched a hunger strike Monday following a call from leader and prominent prisoner Marwan Barghouti, a movement that could mark a serious challenge to Israeli authorities if sustained. The hunger strike was called for in connection with Palestinian Prisoners Day, observed annually, but also ...

April 17, 2017

Turkey

Turkey Referendum: Erdogan Claims Slim Victory as Opposition Challenge Result

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan narrowly won a controversial referendum on Sunday that will tighten his grip on power, but the knife-edge result left the country bitterly divided and the opposition crying foul. The country remains deeply divided, with a razor-thin margin separating the two sides in the hotly contested ...

April 17, 2017