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Israel election: Voting under way in second poll in five months
Analysts say Benjamin Netanyahu unlikely to be able to secure majority, raising prospect of unity government.Read More
Taliban suicide attacks kill at least 48 before Afghan elections
One attack targeted President Ghani's campaign rally in Charikar while the other blast took place in Kabul.Read More
Jordan teachers vow to fight on for long-promised raises
Earning near the poverty line, striking teachers say it's time for the government to honour its years-old commitment.Read More
Saudi Arabia sold building where Khashoggi was killed: Report
Turkish broadcaster says consular building in Istanbul was sold for as little as a third of value more than a month ago.Read More
Israel election: Exit polls show Netanyahu trails rival Gantz
Preliminary results are due on Wednesday and final tally next week, with results expected to be similar to April vote.Read More
Mexico mass grave: Dozens of bodies found in plastic bags
At least 29 bodies were found stuffed in 119 plastic bags in a well outside of Guadalajara.Read More
Saudi oil attacks: All the latest updates
Riyadh calls on world's governments to confront drone attacks on its oil installations 'regardless of their origin'.Read More
US government sues Edward Snowden over his memoir
Justice Department says Snowden violated nondisclosure agreements by publishing 'Permanent Record' without gov't review.Read More
Thai PM defends police monitoring of Muslim students
Database on Muslims needed to combat 'ill-intended people' in Thailand's universities, says leader.Read More
Desperate journeys: Police clear migrant camp in France
The makeshift camp is being cleared and migrants being dispersed around the country.Read More
Has the world failed the Rohingya Muslims?
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar face a 'serious risk of genocide', the UN has warned. Read More
Hundreds killed in Brazil's Amazon over land, resources: HRW
Human Rights Watch finds that of 300 cases of killings in the Amazon in the last decade, only 14 were tried in court.Read More
Afghan student invited to UN youth climate summit denied US visa
Teen selected to participate in first UN youth climate summit unable to travel as US embassy rejects visa application. Read More
Afghanistan explosions: Dozens killed in two separate blasts
The Taliban says its suicide bomber targeted special forces soldiers but most of those killed and injured were civilians.Read More
Pence says attacks against allies, global energy supply will fail
US vice president says Pompeo heading to Saudi Arabia, US 'evaluating evidence' following attacks on Saudi oil plants.Read More
Tunisia: Saied, Karoui advance to runoff after topping polls
Law professor Saied, imprisoned media mogul Karoui were seen as outsiders before the polls.Read More
World Cup 2022: A room with a view at Qatar's Al Bayt Stadium
Luxury suites built right inside one of the nine stadiums to host football World Cup matches in Qatar.Read More
Afghanistan attack: Will voters stop going to polls?
President Ashraf Ghani cancels his appearance in the first televised presidential debate, leaving his rival Abdullah Abdullah taking the stage alone.Read More
10 Iran-backed fighters killed in Syria attack: Report
Air attack hits a weapons depot belonging to armed groups supported by Iran, security officials say.Read More
Cokie Roberts, renowned US political journalist, dies at 75
Roberts is described as a pioneer, helping shape journalism landscape at a time when 'few women had prominent roles'.Read More
Israel elections: Polls in rerun vote open
Benjamin Netanyahu, who promised to annex the Jordan Valley in the occupied West Bank, says leftists will 'weaken' Israel.Read More
Palestinian sues former Israeli commander Gantz for war crimes
On day of Israeli elections, Dutch court holds hearing to determine if serious contender could face a war crimes case.Read More
Taliban delegation visits Iran to 'discuss latest developments'
Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said talks are part of Tehran's 'comprehensive consultations' with all Afghan parties.Read More
Apple says $14bn EU tax order 'defies reality and common sense'
US tech giant says Brussels is trying to 'retrofit national law' in Ireland as EU court hears case over 2016 tax bill.Read More
Analysis: Will Benjamin Netanyahu be re-elected?
Israel's prime minister is competing for his fifth term in office.Read More