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Turkish-German teen who plotted to blow up gay club in Frankfurt arrested

The intelligence source confirmed that Erkocoglu also targeted a Catholic church in Frankfurt -- the financial center of Germany.

Iraqis protest the growing Iranian influence in the country

The pro-Iranian militias and their political representatives blame the US and Saudi Arabia for the unrest in Basra.

Can you compare Israel and Syria war tactics?

Gaza and Idlib are two sides of the same coin, each with a small group of anti-government or terrorist fighters embedded in the midst of the large civilian populace.

Spain will go ahead with sale of 400 bombs to Saudi Arabia

Human rights groups including Amnesty International have denounced Western arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

CBS's Leslie Moonves resigns after six more women allege sexual misconduct

His resignation was effective immediately.

Did John Bolton shield Israel from war crimes?

Bolton and the US might condemn the ICC if it moves forward against Israelis for alleged war crimes, but only up the ante to real world retaliation if the ICC moved against the US itself.

Former Trump aide warned of 'existential' Hezbollah threat to Israel

Israeli officials and defense contractors privately acknowledge that a war with Hezbollah would likely lead to an overwhelming and indefensible barrage of rocket fire deep into the country.

Israel among world leaders in combating bribery abroad

Israel was also deemed to have made the greatest improvement in enforcement during the last three years, from little or no enforcement to active enforcement.

German Catholic Church admits "shameful" abuse legacy after stats leaked

The document revealed that 1,670 clerics and priests had sexually abused 3,677 minors, mostly males, in the country between 1946 and 2014.

Merkel condemns far-right xenophobia, Nazi slogans

In a speech to parliament the chancellor responded to remarks by far-right leader who accused her of spreading fake news.

50 lawmakers discuss forcing British PM Theresa May out of her job

Under Conservative rules, a leadership election is triggered if 15 percent of Conservative lawmakers, currently 48 out of its 315 members of parliament (MPs), demand a vote of no confidence.

Pakistan military stifles media with fear and intimidation

The military had established "lines of control" to pressure the media and journalists who pushed back or were overly critical were attacked, threatened or arrested.

Hollywood's unforgiven

Over the past two months I have been on a journey where I have witnessed penance and forgiveness in America up close.

The last hurrah for proponents of deportation?

During the first three months of the year, public opposition to forced deportation snowballed as extensive media coverage of the issue enabled Israelis to become more aware.

McCain's embrace by political heavyweights

Now we have witnessed the latest attempt to exploit McCain’s death by going long and over the top in yet another slash of a thousand media-driven cuts to bring down Trump.

In Jerusalem, a 9/11 memorial for heroes past and present

“As I look at the memorial today, I think of John McCain, who aspired to a morality in government,” Blank told The Jerusalem Post.

U.K. 'failing' to save thousands of children from modern slavery

In Britain, 2,118 children suspected to have been trafficked were referred to the government last year, up 66 percent on 2016 and the highest annual number on record.

Ethiopian and Eritrean leaders visit border for Ethiopian new year

Ethiopia Eritrea reopened border points for first time in 20 years.

Ethiopian and Eritrean leaders celebrate the Ethiopian new year on border

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki made the visit at Bure, a region that saw some fighting during the 1998-2000 war, in which 80,000 people died.

U.S. and Saudi energy ministers meet in Washington

It is unclear what the United States may offer big oil producers in return for higher oil production.

Trump’s dangerous Asian game

Trump’s clear tilt toward India will hardly halt Pakistan’s continued drift toward neighboring China and Russia.

Germany says in talks about possible military role in Syria

Overseas military action remains a sensitive and deeply unpopular topic in Germany, given its Nazi past.

Is this the end of liberal Sweden?

Sweden saw itself as a "humanitarian superpower" for years, but a rise in gang violence in areas of high unemployment has won support for the far-right Sweden Democrats.

Swedish PM resilient, will not resign following elections

The elections under way on Sunday showed a surge of votes for the Sweden Democratic Party, who are known for their anti-immigration stance.

Anti-immigration party set for election gains as Sweden swings right

In Sweden, the influx of 163,000 asylum seekers in 2015 has polarized voters.