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Israeli airstrikes killed the commander of Islamic Jihad’s rocket unit in Gaza Thursday, the militant group said, amid stalled attempts to agree a ceasefire after days of violence between the … Read More

The Israel Defense Forces has apologized for the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, a year to the day after she was killed by a bullet to the … Read More

Even if the main opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu wins the election, some analysts say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may not hand over power to his successor without a struggle.

A massive new US embassy complex in Lebanon is causing controversy for its sheer size and opulence in a country where nearly 80% of the population is under the poverty … Read More

Analysts are predicting record voter turnout this weekend in Turkey’s presidential election, as well as a tight race between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and main opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

Analysts say the desire to appeal to today’s voters has seen the presidential candidate undergo an image makeover over the years. His messages now target Turkey’s middle class and the … Read More

A ceasefire has been agreed between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, according to Egyptian diplomats in Gaza.

Life in Gaza quickly appeared to be returning to normal Sunday, the morning after a ceasefire ended five days of intense rocket fire and airstrikes between Palestinian Islamic Jihad and … Read More

Sinan Ogan, the third candidate, received 5.2%, enough to swing the runoff vote in favor of either of the candidates. With that, he found himself as the kingmaker in the … Read More

Turkey’s fiercely contested presidential election appears likely to go to a second round after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed to secure 50% of votes cast on Sunday.