United States seeks harsh sanctions on North Korea
U.S. demands that UN impose oil embargo on North Korea and freeze the foreign assets of its leader Kim Jong-Un.
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Al-Jazeera director won't participate in Israeli seminar
Following Arutz Sheva report, Netanyahu instructs GPO not to allow Al-Jazeera's Israel director to participate at a seminar on Thursday.
Trump to meet both Netanyahu and Abbas
Officials say Trump will meet both Netanyahu and Abbas on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss peace initiative.
PA government blasted for arresting activist
Groups blast PA for arresting Issa Amro, detained after criticizing Abbas on Facebook.
Trump declares emergency in Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma
Trump declares emergencies in Florida, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as Hurricane Irma prepares for landfall.
Trump and May: China must do more on North Korea
U.S. President and British Prime Minister agree that China must do more to persuade North Korea to cease its missile tests.
PA activist detained after calling for Abbas to resign
Hevron activist Issa Amro arrested after Facebook post calling on PA chairman to resign.
Army Radio to stop granting airtime to draft evaders
Army Radio's new commander announces slew of changes, including ban on songs by artists who didn't serve in the IDF.
Merkel and Trump urge tougher sanctions on North Korea
German Chancellor and U.S. President urge UN to quickly agree on tougher sanctions following North Korea’s latest nuclear test.
Iran: We won't allow 'rabid aircraft' to enter our territory
Senior Iranian military official warns the United States against invading his country.
Trump: We'll defend ourselves and our allies
Trump tells Japanese PM the U.S. will defend itself and its allies using all the capabilities at its disposal.
Mattis warns North Korea
U.S. Defense Secretary warns North Korea of a "massive military response" if it threatens the U.S. or its allies.
Iran seeks to boost its missile program
Iran's defense minister says the country's priority is to boost missile program, export weapons to shore up neighboring allies.
Canadian private-sector union supports BDS
Unifor, Canada’s largest private-sector union, adopts motion in support of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.
North Korea claims it developed new H-bomb
North Korea claims it has developed a hydrogen bomb which can be loaded into its new intercontinental ballistic missile.
IAEA: Iran not violating nuclear deal
International Atomic Energy Agency says it has noted no violations by Iran of 2015 nuclear deal.
Nasrallah: I went to Damascus to meet Assad
Hezbollah leader claims he personally met Syrian president to seek his approval for a deal with ISIS.
ISIS leader 'appears to be alive'
Top American military commander says it appears that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is still alive.
Suspected Buckingham Palace terrorist charged
British authorities charge man with terrorism offenses following last week's stabbing attack near Buckingham Palace.
Trump calls for diplomatic resolution to Qatar crisis
Trump speaks with Saudi King, urges diplomatic resolution to the crisis between Qatar and other Arab states.
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.
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.
