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WorldUS moves to advance prisoner swap deal with IranSanction waivers clear the way for the release of $6b in Iranian funds.11 Sep 10:39 PM
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WorldIsraeli strikes: Senior commanders and families killed in attacksThree senior commanders and members of their families were killed in the attacks.09 May 03:23 AM
WorldSaudi Arabia and Iran to re-open embassies, ease travelThe agreement represents a new step toward reconciliation after seven years of tension.06 Apr 07:49 AM
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WorldIsraeli minister: ‘No such thing’ as PalestiniansIsrael’s new hardline coalition government ploughs ahead with overhaul of judiciary.20 Mar 06:04 PM
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WorldWhy are migrants in small boats a heated issue in the UK?Illegal asylum seekers have been trying to enter British shores for years to find work.08 Mar 09:04 PM
WorldUK govt admits tough new plan to stop Channel migrants 'pushes law'“If you enter Britain illegally, you will be detained and swiftly removed,” govt says.07 Mar 06:49 PM
WorldHundreds of schoolgirls poisoned in IranA wave of mysterious poisoning incidents has sparked concern and outrage in Iran.01 Mar 09:11 PM
WorldDeath toll from Turkey, Syria earthquake tops 47,000Combined death toll in Turkey and Syria is now 47,244, and search for survivors has ended.23 Feb 05:07 PM
World10 Palestinians killed, 100 hurt in Israel West Bank raidRare daytime operation as 2000 new settler homes reportedly approved, more violence fears.22 Feb 07:29 PM
WorldSuffocated to death: 18 migrants found dead in truck, seven people arrestedGrisly discovery found in compartment beneath load of lumber.19 Feb 05:19 PM
World‘Feeling of being incomplete’: Women seek healing after genital mutilationLack of medical help and stigma leaves women hiding their pain and shame.13 Feb 05:17 PM
WorldQuake death toll passes 20,000 as survivors struggle to stay warm and fedGrim toll has surpassed 2011 Fukushima quake and tsunami that killed more than 18,400.09 Feb 06:31 PM
WorldHope fading as quake deaths pass 11,000, window for survival closesRace on as “statistically today is the day when we’re going to stop finding people".08 Feb 04:31 PM
WorldDeath toll in Turkey earthquake tops 7200, race to find survivors continuesMillions of people affected; state of emergency declared in 10 provinces.07 Feb 10:10 PM
WorldIsraeli settler population in West Bank tops half a millionFigure crosses major threshold, set to surge further under Israel’s new far-right govt.02 Feb 04:51 PM
World13-year-old Palestinian shoots two in JerusalemThe assault came after seven died in deadliest attack on Israeli civilians in a decade.28 Jan 11:31 PM
WorldSeven killed by gunman near Jerusalem synagogueThe gunman was reportedly shot dead after the attack, which left three victims wounded.28 Jan 01:27 AM
WorldIsraeli troops kill 10 Palestinians in West Bank violence - deadliest day in yearsIt's the deadliest day of violence in years, and Hamas is threatening revenge.26 Jan 04:37 PM
WorldUS President Joe Biden’s Israel quandary with new Netanyahu far right governmentIsraeli Prime Minister’s new government is giving the Biden administration headaches.07 Jan 09:33 PM
WorldNew Netanyahu govt says West Bank settlements top priorityCountry’s most religious, right-wing govt ever is also taking hard line on LGBT, justice.28 Dec 07:12 PM
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PremiumPremiumTravelMichael Palin on lockdown inspiration; travel to North Korea, IraqThe Monty Python star talks to Herald Travel about his new book Into Iraq.27 Dec 06:00 PM
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