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Trump recognizes al-Quds as Israel's capital, reversing longtime U.S. policy

Thu Dec 7, 2017 08:50:11

President Donald Trump on Wednesday reversed decades of U.S. policy and recognized al-Quds as the capital of Israel, imperiling Middle East peace efforts and upsetting the Arab world and Western allies alike.

U.S. intention to move Israel embassy sign of 'incompetence, failure' - Iran

Wed Dec 6, 2017 13:22:34

The U.S. intention to move its embassy to al-Quds is a sign of incompetence and failure, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday.

Germany, France warn citizens in al-Quds amid planned U.S. recognition

Wed Dec 6, 2017 13:13:06

Germany is concerned that violent clashes could erupt in the Middle East following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump would recognise al-Quds as Israel's capital, its Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

Hamas: Israel has no land to claim ‘capital’

Wed Dec 6, 2017 13:05:43

The Palestinian resistance movement of Hamas says Israel has “no land” and naturally no right to designate "a capital” city. The announcement came shortly before US President Donald Trump's expected declaration of the recognition of al-Quds as Israel’s “capital.”

Russian MPs ban US media from parliament

Wed Dec 6, 2017 12:42:23

Russian lawmakers on Wednesday voted to ban US media labelled as "foreign agents" from accessing the lower house of parliament in response to the US Congress stripping state channel RT of its credentials.

Future status of al-Quds must be negotiated: UN envoy

Wed Dec 6, 2017 12:37:14

The UN envoy for the Middle East peace process said Wednesday that al-Quds' future status must be negotiated between Israelis and Palestinians and warned of the repercussions of any action over the disputed city.

British foreign secretary "concerned" about planned U.S. recognition of al-Quds

Wed Dec 6, 2017 12:22:37

British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that he was concerned about reports that U.S. President Donald Trump's would recognise al-Quds as Israel's capital.

Iran denies U.S. accusation of destabilizing the region

Wed Dec 6, 2017 12:16:28

Iran's foreign ministry denied on Wednesday U.S. accusations that the Islamic Republic is playing a destabilising role in the region, state media reported.

2 men in terror plot to kill British prime minister

Wed Dec 6, 2017 11:14:28

British media are reporting that two men due in court on terror charges plotted to assassinate Prime Minister Theresa May.

Trump decision on al-Quds could have deep repercussions

Wed Dec 6, 2017 10:38:39

President Donald Trump's expected recognition of al-Quds as Israel's capital is a move that could have deep repercussions across the region.