Israel strikes Gaza tunnels as truce efforts remain elusive May 17, 2021
The Israeli military unleashed another heavy wave of airstrikes Monday on the Gaza Strip, saying it destroyed militant tunnels and the homes of nine Hamas commanders. International diplomacy to end the weeklong war that has killed hundreds appeared to make little headway.
Pope taps fellow Jesuit to lead sensitive Hong Kong church May 17, 2021
Pope Francis on Monday named a new bishop for Hong Kong, tapping the head of his own Jesuit order in the region, the Rev. P. Stephen Chow Sau-Yan, for the politically sensitive position.
Burma junta attacks western town that resisted coup May 17, 2021
The U.S. and British embassies in Burma expressed concern about reports of fierce government attacks on a town in western Chin state, where the ruling junta declared martial law because of armed resistance to military rule.
LIVE UPDATES: Israeli airstrikes target Hamas tunnels, homes of 'high-ranking commanders' May 17, 2021
Israel says airstrikes it launched into Gaza Monday have destroyed nine homes belonging to “high-ranking commanders” in Hamas and nine miles of tunnels used by the militant group.
Spanish politician temporarily suspended by Twitter after saying 'a man cannot get pregnant' May 16, 2021
Contreras' comments were in response to an article he shared on the social media platform about a transgender male who announced they were a father after giving birth to a baby girl.
UK bracing for surge in sick kids after COVID lockdown lowered immunity to common respiratory virus May 16, 2021
A common respiratory virus is potentially on the rise in kids in the United Kingdom because of COVID-19 lockdowns, medical professionals told The Sun.
Israeli paramedics: 2 dead in synagogue bleacher collapse May 16, 2021
The bleacher was packed with ultra-Orthodox worshippers and collapsed during prayers at the beginning of Shavuot. A spokesman for Magen David Adom told Channel 13 that paramedics had treated over 157 people for injuries and pronounced two dead, a man in his 50s and a 12-year-old boy.
Netanyahu says Israel wants to 'degrade' Hamas' will, warns campaign will continue May 16, 2021
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday morning that his country is aiming to "degrade" Hamas so they do not attack his people again.
Israeli ex-ambassador: Media equating Israel to Hamas is like claiming 'moral equivalency between US, Al Qaeda May 16, 2021
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer called out the global media – including in the United States – for continuing to claim there is any similarity between the actions taken by both Israel and Hamas, the fundamentalist group in control of the Palestinians.
Icelandic volcanic eruption a 'wonder of nature' May 16, 2021
The glow from the bubbling hot lava spewing out of the Fagradalsfjall volcano can be seen from the outskirts of Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík, 20 miles away.
Israeli strikes kill 26, topple buildings in Gaza City May 16, 2021
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City flattened three buildings and killed at least 26 people Sunday, medics said, making it the deadliest single attack since heavy fighting broke out between Israel and the territory's militant Hamas rulers nearly a week ago.
LIVE UPDATES: Israeli warplanes rain fire on Gaza as Middle East violence intensifies May 16, 2021
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How is Iran influencing the conflict between Israel and Hamas? May 16, 2021
Tensions between Israel and Hamas have escalated to levels not seen since the 2014 Gaza War, and national security analyst Rebecca Grant joined Fox News Saturday to discuss Iran’s intentions and influence in the region.
Reporter's Notebook: Hamas rockets hit Tel Aviv Saturday at beach May 15, 2021
In Central Tel Aviv on Saturday, beachgoers witness explosions and run to safety as Israel's Iron Dome blocks missiles launched from Gaza.
Back-to-back tornadoes kill 12 in China; over 300 injured May 15, 2021
Back-to-back tornadoes killed 12 people in central and eastern China and left more than 300 others injured, authorities said Saturday.
LIVE UPDATES: Biden speaks with Abbas, Netanyahu as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates May 15, 2021
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Donald Trump to Announce Further Reduction in US Troops in Iraq

By Erric Ravi on September 9, 2020

[recent_post_slider design=”design-1″] #worldlatestnews. Thousands of US troops returned to Iraq in 2014 to help support the government in its fight against ISIL. US President Donald…

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