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Khashoggi killers possibly took his dismembered body out of country

Riyadh had offered numerous contradictory explanations for his disappearance, before saying Khashoggi was killed after "negotiations" to convince him to return to Saudi Arabia failed.

New elections and the Trump peace plan

In all the build-up over the last year about the plan, various administration officials have said that there will be elements in it that both sides will like, and will dislike.

U.N.-Cambodia convicts two ex-Khmer Rouge leaders of genocide

Nuon Chea, 92, and former President Khieu Samphan, 87, were guilty of genocide against the Cham Muslim minority and Vietnamese people, and of various crimes against humanity.

New House Democrats seen as lightning rods on Israel debate

These lawmakers present themselves on social media as a collective and policy on Israel is one of many issues that unite them.

How U.S. Jews can prevent the next Pittsburgh

Post-Pittsburgh, Jewish communities are talking to NY’s top Homeland Security commissioner, but will they change?

U.S. announces sanctions for 17 Saudis over Khashoggi killing

"These individuals who targeted and brutally killed a journalist who resided and worked in the United States must face consequences for their actions," Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said.

Irish 'lawyer for the Palestinian people' arrested for drunk, racist rant

Simone O'Broin hurled insults and racist slurs at Air India staff who denied her more alcohol.

Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty against 5 suspects in Khashoggi killing

Turkish officials have accused Prince Mohammed of ordering the murder while President Erdogan said the killing was ordered at the "highest levels" of the Saudi government.

Two Brexit ministers quit over Theresa May's proposed deal

"Above all, I cannot reconcile the terms of the proposed deal with the promises we made to the country in our manifesto at the last election," Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab said.

Eight more victims of California wildfire found, raising death toll to 56

More than 8,800 buildings, most of them houses, burned to the ground in and around Paradise, a hamlet once home to 27,000 people.

Trump’s pick for Saudi Ambassador is expert on Hezbollah and Iran

Retired General John Abizaid has advocated close US-Israel ties as well as been outspoken about Iran’s nuclear program and Hezbollah.

Thousands flee as Taliban attack Afghanistan's 'safe' districts

"I saw Taliban burning the house of a local police commander, killing the commander and his son," said Mohammad Ali, who fled from his home in Jaghori to Ghazni city.

Former death-camp guard tells German court he was never a Nazi

The trial opened last week in the northwestern city of Muenster and is scheduled to continue into next year.

Stan Lee, Jewish-American father of the Marvel, is gone

The writer who created globally beloved American comic book heroes like the Hulk, the Fantastic Four and Thor – passed away at age 95.

How does Trump's next UN ambassador stack up on Israel?

Those wondering how Heather Nauert will compare to Nikki Haley should examine her time at the State Department, where she speaks frequently about Israel and the Middle East.

Myanmar prepares for first Rohingya returnees

20 individuals on a list of potential returnees submitted by Bangladesh have told Reuters they will refuse to go back to northern Rakhine state from where they fled.

Death toll rises to 31 in California's deadly wildfire

Governor Jerry Brown asked US President Donald Trump to declare a major disaster to bolster the emergency response and help residents recover.

Polish leaders hold joint march with far right groups

Some marchers in Warsaw chanted: "Away with the EU" but there was no sign of white supremacist banners visible at last year's march.

Good old-fashioned music draws movie audiences

Musicals predicted to be top contenders leading into Oscar season.

Netanyahu, Putin talk in Paris for first time since downed plane

Initially there was a scheduled meeting between the two men to formally meet in Paris, but then it was canceled.

Netanyahu speaks at press conference in Paris

Both US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will also be in Paris.

Topless female protester runs at Trump's motorcade

The woman appeared to be a member of Femen, a radical feminist activist group that is based in Paris.

NGO rescinds award to U.S. Women's March due to antisemitism

Social democrats accused US Palestinian activist Linda Sarsour of antisemitism.

Netanyahu joins world leaders marking 100th anniversary of WWI in Paris

Starting on Sunday, France is holding a Peace Forum, a massive three-day international event that ends Tuesday and includes world leaders and civic society.

U.S. ends Yemen war support as pressure builds on Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, already under scrutiny for civilian deaths in Yemen air strikes, is facing global furore and potential sanctions over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.