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Israeli cabinet casts no-confidence vote against attorney general
Critics see the no-confidence vote as part of broader moves to weaken judicial checks on Netanyahu’s government.
Pakistan kills 16 fighters amid rising Afghanistan border tensions
Pakistan says all fighters killed overnight in North Waziristan while urging Afghan government to secure its borders.
US wants to negotiate with Iran on nuclear programme: US envoy
Tehran accuses US of bullying tactics as nuclear deal uncertainty deepens under Trump’s renewed pressure campaign.
Canada’s PM Carney triggers snap election, vote set for April 28
Liberal leader Mark Carney is sending Canadians to the polls amid concerns over Canada’s ties to US under Donald Trump.
Detained Columbia activist Khalil’s wife slams claims he is Hamas supporter
Noor Abdalla calls Trump administration allegations that Mahmoud Khalil supports Hamas ‘ridiculous’ and ‘disgusting’.
Analysis: Israelis protest as Netanyahu focuses on securing political power
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu fights over removing senior officials and budget, as protests against him continue.
Could Israeli violence ignite a wider conflict in the Middle East?
Gaza and Lebanon are under attack while the US bombs Yemen.
Turkish court jails Istanbul Mayor pending trial on corruption charges
A Turkish court has ordered Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu to be held in jail ahead of a trial on corruption charges.
South African ambassador expelled by Trump receives hero’s welcome at home
Ebrahim Rasool addresses supporters, calling his persona non grata status a badge of dignity after his US expulsion.
What the assault on Columbia University is really about
The right is trying to take ideological control over US higher education under the guise of fighting anti-Semitism.