Mattis: There's still room for diplomacy with North Korea
Secretary of Defense says diplomacy still possible in dealing with North Korea's ballistic missile launches.
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Lavrov warns against military actions in Korea
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urges U.S. to refrain from military actions on the Korean peninsula.
Iran: Our military sites are off limits
Iran dismisses U.S. demand for UN nuclear inspectors to visit its military bases.
UN condemns North Korean missile launch
Security Council demands North Korea stop its missile launches and abandon its nuclear weapons.
North Korea: Missile launch just 'the first step'
North Korea says its latest launch of a ballistic missile is the first step towards a military operation that will include Guam.
Nasrallah: Netanyahu is 'crying' over ISIS losses
Hezbollah leader claims Netanyahu and other Israeli officials are upset that Hezbollah defeated ISIS in Syria.
Erdogan: Israel 'undermining' peace efforts
Turkish President meets Abbas, calls on Israel to end actions that undermine efforts to reach a two-state solution.
North Korean missile flies over Japan
North Korea fires missile that flew over northern Japan. This is Pyongyang's second firing in recent days.
UN chief: Jerusalem is a holy place for three religions
Antonio Guterres, asked about UNESCO resolutions, says it is "clear" that Jerusalem is a holy city for three religions.
Egypt opens Rafah crossing for Gazan pilgrims
Egyptian authorities open Rafah crossing to allow a group of hajj pilgrims to travel to Saudi Arabia via Egypt.
Iran excludes soccer player who played against Israeli team
Iran's excludes Masoud Shojaei from World Cup qualifiers, but denies it's punishment for him playing against an Israeli club.
Tillerson: Peaceful pressure on North Korea will continue
Secretary of State condemns firing of three ballistic missiles by North Korea, but says U.S. will continue to seek a peaceful resolution.
PA scraps plan to force Gaza employees to retire
PA suspends plans to force over 6,000 Gaza employees into early retirement, a move seen as an attempt to squeeze Hamas.
Canada to donate $25 million to UNRWA
Canada announces donation to UN's "Palestinian refugee" agency. B'nai Brith calls decision questionable.
Trump speaks to Sisi, affirms friendship
U.S. President calls Egyptian counterpart, says he's keen on developing the relationship between their countries.
Barak:
'Netanyahu is the one who gave away parts of Hevron'
Former PM continues to blast Netanyahu, but stresses he's not planning a return to politics at this time.
Abbas welcomes Trump's peace efforts
Amid reports of pessimism among PA leaders, Abbas meets Kushner and says he appreciates his peace efforts.
Egyptian leaders meet Kushner following U.S. aid cut
Egypt criticizes Washington for cutting some of its military aid. Foreign Minister meets Kushner after previously cancelling the meeting.
Watch: Suspects in anti-Semitic graffiti in Toronto suburb
Surveillance video released by police shows three suspects wanted for defacing schools in Markham with anti-Semitic graffiti.
Rotterdam rock concert cancelled over terror threat
Authorities locate bus with gas bottles near site of Rotterdam concert hall where rock concert was cancelled.
Iran: We can resume enrichment within five days
Iranian atomic official warns his country can resume uranium enrichment within five days if the United States tears up nuclear deal.
Saudi crown prince discusses peace with Kushner
Saudi Arabia's crown prince meets U.S. delegation, discusses Israel-PA peace efforts.
Morocco arrests two suspects over Barcelona attack
Moroccan authorities arrest two people suspected of links to terrorists behind van attack in Barcelona.
Spain terrorists admit planning attack on greater scale
Suspected member of terror cell that carried out terrorist attacks in Spain admits the jihadists had planned to hit monuments.
U.S. to delay some aid to Egypt
United States to deny Egypt $95.7 million in aid and delay a further $195 million due to concern over its human rights record.
UN intercepts shipments from North Korea to Syria
Two North Korean shipments to Syrian government agency responsible for chemical weapons intercepted by UN in six months.
Anti-Semitic graffiti discovered in Toronto suburb
Anti-Semitic and race-related graffiti found at three schools in the town of Markham.
Jordan and Turkey call for 'serious and effective' peace talks
Jordan's King Abdullah II and Turkish President Erdogan meet, call for "serious and effective" Israel-PA peace talks.
U.S. urges UN not to publish anti-Israel blacklist
Trump administration urging UN not to publish “blacklist” of firms doing business in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.
Rouhani: Protecting nuclear deal a 'top priority'
Iran's President says the top foreign policy priority is to “protect” the nuclear deal from being torn up by the United States.
Car from Cambrils attack spotted in Paris
French newspaper reports that the car used to run over pedestrians in Cambrils was caught speeding on camera about a week earlier in Paris.
Report: Hamas arrests suspects in connection with suicide attack
Hamas security forces reportedly arrest Salafists in connection with last week's suicide attack in Rafah.
Abbas wants 'clear vision' on peace talks
Abbas spokesman says PA waiting for a "clear vision" from the United States on resuming peace talks with Israel.
Arab foreign ministers welcome Kushner visit
Egyptian and Jordanian foreign ministers, along with PA official in charge of foreign affairs, express support for U.S. peace efforts.
Five terrorists killed south of Barcelona
Spanish police in Cambris kill five terrorists. Six civilians and police officer injured.
Abbas condemns Barcelona attack
PA chairman sends condolences to Barcelona victims, says he condemns all forms of terror.
Barcelona attacker remains at large
Barcelona police arrest two suspects in Barcelona van attack, but say neither is the driver.
Israeli leaders offer support for Spain
Israeli leaders condemn terrorist attack in Barcelona in which 13 people were murdered.
Russia hopes Iran won't withdraw from nuclear deal
Russian Foreign Minister expresses hope that Iran won't quit 2015 nuclear agreement, calls on U.S. not to violate its obligations.
Report: Hamas members wounded in explosion in Rafah
Arab reports say a suicide bomber blew himself up at Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt.