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Ultra Orthodox institutions, which rely heavily on state funding, could face a crunch if a budget is not passed

Israel's 'Most Vulnerable' Hit By Political Stalemate

Israel's 'most vulnerable' hit by political stalemate

Israel Readies For Third Election In Less Than A Year

Polls suggest the parties of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Benny Gantz will both fail to secure a majority in parliament

Israel readies for third election in less than a year

China Virus Cases Drop As Foreign Fears Rise

Millions remain on lockdown in China

China virus cases drop as foreign fears rise

People in Daegu, South Korea, voice their concerns after a spike in new coronavirus cases. More than 80 members of Shincheonji Church of Jesus have now been infected. Daegu is the country's fourth-biggest city, with a population of over 2.5 million. One m

Coronavirus Update: Latest Death Toll And Number Of Infected After Sharp Rise In South Korea

There are currently 433 cases of coronavirus in South Korea, with more than half of the cases tied to a controversial religious group.

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Iranian voters pose for a selfie during parliamentary elections at the Shah Abdul Azim shrine on the southern outskirts of Tehran on Friday

Iranians Pay Tribute To 'Martyr General' As They Vote

Iranians pay tribute to 'martyr general' as they vote

Passengers wearing masks to protect against the new coronavirus are pictured at Basra airport in southern Iraq in late January

Iraq, Kuwait On Alert As Coronavirus Deaths Rise In Iran

Iraq, Kuwait on alert as coronavirus deaths rise in Iran

The shootings late Wednesday targeted bars in Hanau, according to local media

Vigils In Germany After 'Racist' Gunman Kills Nine

Vigils in Germany after 'racist' gunman kills nine

Netanyahu denies the charges and says he is the victim of a politically motivated witch-hunt

Israeli PM Netanyahu's Trial To Start March 17

Israeli PM Netanyahu's trial to start March 17

The runway of Jerusalem's Atarot airport, seen here in 2016, lies close to the Qalandia checkpoint between Jerusalem and the main West Bank city of Ramallah

Israel Plans New East Jerusalem Settlement: Watchdog

Israel plans new east Jerusalem settlement: watchdog

Netanyahu denies the charges and says he is the victim of a politically motivated witch-hunt

Israeli PM Netanyahu's Trial To Start March 17: Ministry

Israeli PM Netanyahu's trial to start March 17: ministry

Iranian women queue to vote in the 2017 presidential election in the Shiite holy city of Qom

Iran Supreme Leader Says Voting Is 'Religious Duty'

Iran supreme leader says voting is 'religious duty'

Israel justifies the Gaza blockade by the need to contain the Islamist movement Hamas

Israel Strikes Gaza, Cancels Easing Of Restrictions

Israel strikes Gaza, cancels easing of restrictions

The Damascus airport area has been repeatedly hit by Israeli strikes targeting Iran's military presence in Syria and suspected deliveries of advanced weapons to Israel's foes

Israeli Attack On Damascus Kills 7 Fighters: Monitor

Israeli attack on Damascus kills 7 fighters: monitor

The occupied West Bank village of al-Eizariya lies behind Israel's controversial separation barrier on the outskirts of East Jerusalem

Pompeo Says Settlement Report Shows UN's 'Unrelenting Anti-Israel Bias'

Pompeo says settlement report shows UN's 'unrelenting anti-Israel bias'

Workers at al-Arees sweets factory in Gaza City sort a batch of chocolate-covered biscuits

Gazans Delight In Home-produced Chocolate Goodies

Gazans delight in home-produced chocolate goodies

The UN has released a list of 112 companies with activities in Israeli settlements such as Maale Adumim in the occupied West Bank on the outskirts of Jerusalem

UN Identifies 112 Firms Linked To Israeli Settlements

UN identifies 112 firms linked to Israeli settlements

Israeli settlements such as Modiin Illit violate international law and the international community has long seen them as an obstacle to peace

Israel Blasts UN List Of Settlement-linked Firms

Israel blasts UN list of settlement-linked firms

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raise their arms together at a joint rally in Houston

Howzat! Record Crowd Expected For Trump At India Cricket Ground

Howzat! Record crowd expected for Trump at India cricket ground

Gorman works in a growing sector of non-governmental organisations and independent actors serving as peace mediators around the world

Beyond The UN: The Conflict Mediators Who Go Where Others Fear To Tread

With the United Nations often restrained by competing interests and many governments treading cautiously, independent actors are increasingly taking over.

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas holds up a map as he urges the UN Security Council to reject US President Donald Trump's Middle East plan

Palestinian Leader Warns UN On Trump's 'Swiss Cheese' Peace

Palestinian leader warns UN on Trump's 'Swiss cheese' peace

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas holds up a map as he urges the UN Security Council to reject US President Donald Trump's Middle East plan

Abbas Warns UN That Trump Plan 'Will Not Last'

Abbas warns UN that Trump plan 'will not last'

Iran has said the scientific observation satellite Zafar would be launched into orbit by a Simorgh rocket like the one seen in this picture released by the defence ministry in July 2017

Israel PM Netanyahu Mocks Iran After Failed Space Program Attempt

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel mocked Iran after it was confirmed that the latter failed to send a satellite into space. The prime minister’s reactions sparked rumors that Israel could be behind the latest issue encountered by Tehran’s space program.

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas shows maps of historical Palestine during a February 2020 Arab League meeting on President Donald Trump's proposed Middle East plan

Lacking Support, Palestinians Pull Request For UN Vote Against Trump Plan

Lacking support, Palestinians pull request for UN vote against Trump plan

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says his government "is working daily to prevent military confrontation or war" with the United States

Iran News: Iranian President Rouhani Defends Tehran's Missile Capabilities After Reveal Of New Weapon

Rouhani hopes to reassure other countries in the Middle East region that the missile program is for defensive purposes.

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas shows maps of historical Palestine during a February 2020 Arab League meeting on President Donald Trump's proposed Middle East plan

Palestinians Withdraw Request For UN Vote On US Mideast Plan: Diplomats

Palestinians withdraw request for UN vote on US Mideast plan: diplomats

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has said his nation and Australia have shared challenges like protectionism, intolerance and climate change

Australia, Indonesia Move To Implement Trade Deal

Australia, Indonesia move to implement trade deal

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