The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will reportedly vote on a draft concerning Israeli military violations in occupied East Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound, according to Israeli media. Ynet news reported that the joint Jordanian-Palestinian draft would be voted on during the 40th annual session meeting of UNESCO’s[…]
Al-Shabaab fighters have attacked a Somali army base southwest of the capital, Mogadishu, killing at least 10 soldiers, the group and a military officer told the Reuters news agency. The attackers rammed a car packed with explosives before storming the base on Monday morning. “A suicide car bomb rammed into the[…]
Syrian regime forces have repelled a fierce assault by opposition fighters seeking to reopen their only supply route into Aleppo city, killing at least 29 rebels, a monitoring group said on Sunday. The offensive sought to push government forces back from Castello Road, which leads into the opposition-held eastern half[…]
Security forces arrested 19 suspects in connection with the suicide attacks carried out in Madinah, Qatif and Jeddah on Monday, an Interior Ministry spokesman said on Thursday. They included 7 Saudis and 12 Pakistanis. According to the investigation carried out by the security agencies, the terrorist who blew himself up[…]
At least 35 people have been killed and over 60 others wounded in coordinated suicide attacks at a Shi’ite mausoleum north of Baghdad, according to local reports. Several gunmen also allegedly stormed the site, opening fire on Eid al-Fitr festival pilgrims. The attacks at the Shi’ite holy site, located 93[…]
The US will deploy a high-tech antiballistic-missile system to South Korea “as soon as possible” now that the allies have reached an agreement. The advanced air defense shield will beef up Seoul’s arsenal amid growing nuclear and missile threats from the North. “South Korea and the US have made the[…]
At least five police officers have been shot dead in the United States at protests over recent police killings of black men. The Dallas Police Department said on Twitter: “It has been a devastating night. We are sad to report a fifth officer has died.” At least three of those[…]
Monday’s terrorist attacks in Madinah, Jeddah and Qatif were reportedly planned by Daesh in Syria, which chose elements inside the Kingdom and provided them with suicide bombs to carry out the attacks, according to sources. “The nation is proud of its children who sacrificed their lives to defend us, and[…]
Renewed fighting in one of South Sudan’s largest cities, Wau, has forced tens of thousands of people to flee. As the sound of gunshots rang out in the background, Al Jazeera interviewed civilians, military officials and doctors working in the area. South Sudan erupted into civil war in 2013 when[…]
Syrian government troops have made major advances in Aleppo despite a three day ceasefire announced by Damascus, cutting off the only road in and out of rebel-held areas of the city. Pro-government troops advanced to within 1km of the strategic Castello Road on Thursday, putting it within range of light[…]
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