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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a party leadership challenge on Thursday, addressed Likud party supporters during a meeting in the Israeli city of Petah Tikva near Tel Aviv on December 18

Rocket Launched From Gaza Forces Israel PM To Evacuate Election Rally

Israel's Iron Dome intercepted the rocket.

Pope Francis Ushers In Christmas With Message Of 'Unconditional Love'

Pope Francis ushered in Christmas at the Vatican with his Christmas Eve Mass

Pope Francis ushers in Christmas with message of 'unconditional love'

Trump Lawyer Giuliani: I'm 'More Of A Jew' Than George Soros, 'Half Of My Friends'

Rudy Giuliani, a personal lawyer of President Donald Trump, suggests he might not comply with a Congressional subpoena in the impeachment investigation of Trump

Giuliani is the son of Italian immigrants and was raised Roman Catholic.

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Trump Impeachment: Evangelicals Furious About Christianity Today Article, Pledge Trump Support

Pro-Trump evangelicals blast Christianity Today for attacking "our President" and "those of us who support him."

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"Messiah" creator Michael Petroni insists the Netflix show "doesn't set out to offend anyone"

Netflix Courts Controversy With Middle East Thriller 'Messiah'

Netflix courts controversy with Middle East thriller 'Messiah'

A new Christmas-themed artwork dubbed the "Scar of Bethlehem" by secretive British artist Banksy is displayed at his Walled-Off Hotel in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank

Mysterious Artist Banksy Unveils Dark Nativity In Bethlehem

Mysterious artist Banksy unveils dark nativity in Bethlehem

The ICC's preliminary probe has looked into the 2014 Gaza war and violence on the Israeli-Gaza border in 2018

ICC To Probe 'War Crimes' In Palestinian Territories

ICC to probe 'war crimes' in Palestinian territories

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has pushed religion to the forefront of his political agenda, promising to "respect God"

Bolsonaro: A Year Of Anti-establishment Uproar In Brazil

Bolsonaro: a year of anti-establishment uproar in Brazil

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Norway’s Postal Service Ad That Portray’s Jesus’ Father As A Mailman Sparks Outrage

Norway has a new postal service ad that fits the holiday season. The only problem is that many faithful took offense at its portrayal as to who Jesus’ father is.

Russia Court Rejects Appeal By Israeli-American Jailed On Drugs Charges

Russia court rejects appeal by Israeli-American jailed on drugs charges

Israel routinely slaps punitive restrictions on Gaza's fishing fleet whenever rocket or other fire threatens the fragile truce around the territory

Israel Strikes Gaza After Rocket Attack: Military

Israel strikes Gaza after rocket attack: military

Israel has approved a plan to build a cable car to ferry visitors from western Jerusalem to near the Western Wall

Jerusalem Cable Car Controversy Hangs Over Old City

Jerusalem cable car controversy hangs over Old City

Habib-ur-Rehman, recently released from a detention centre in Assam, fears he may be expelled from India after failing to prove his citizenship

Citizenship Fears Fuel Anger Among India's Muslims

Citizenship fears fuel anger among India's Muslims

(Russians tempted by loans from the likes of pictured Moscow payday lender VashiDengi find once they are lured in it can be hard to get back on an even financial keel

Easy Money: Russians Trapped By Weight Of Consumer Loans

Easy money: Russians trapped by weight of consumer loans

People in Nicosia wave flags during a military parade marking the 59th anniversary of Cyprus' independence from British colonial rule in October 2019

US Congress Ends Cyprus Arms Embargo, In Blow To Turkey

US Congress ends Cyprus arms embargo, in blow to Turkey

Next year Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces corruption charges and a third general election in 12 months but first he must see off a challenge for the leadership of his right-wing Likud party

Netanyahu Challenger Saar Launches Likud Leadership Bid

Netanyahu challenger Saar launches Likud leadership bid

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Tech News: Intel Acquires Israeli AI Company Habana Labs In $2 Billion Deal

Intel hopes the purchase will help the company "turbo charge" its AI offerings.

Amare Stoudemire averaged 17.5 points per game last season.

NBA Rumors: Former All-Star To Pursue NBA Comeback

A former All-Star and 14-year NBA veteran intends to return to the league after a stint in China, a report said.

Dozens of wild boars have taken up residence in northern Israel's coastal city of Haifa since the city banned culling them

Boorish Boars Hog Highways In Israel's Haifa

Boorish boars hog highways in Israel's Haifa

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Melania Trump Has Different Reasons For Avoiding PDA With POTUS; FLOTUS Dislikes Being ‘Disrespected’

Melania Trump started avoiding public displays of affection with Donald Trump when he became president.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (centre) with his wife Sara and Brazilian lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro at the opening of Brazil's trade office in Jerusalem on Sunday

Brazil Opens Jerusalem Trade Centre As Step To Embassy Shift

Brazil opens Jerusalem trade centre as step to embassy shift

Israeli architect David Knafo, who designed Israel's pavilion for Expo 2020 Dubai, hopes the event will be 'a unique meeting' between people who rarely encounter one another

Israel Eyes Dubai Expo As 'Portal' To Arab World

Israel eyes Dubai expo as 'portal' to Arab world

Saudi defence ministry spokesman Turki bin Saleh al-Malki displays pieces of what he said were Iranian cruise missiles and drones recovered from the attack site that targeted Saudi Aramco's facilities

War With Iran Would Be A Disaster With No Clear Victor: More Blood On The Sand, For What?

Rising tensions in the Middle East, and provocations, may cause things to boil over between the U.S. and Iran.

Timeline of main developments in Israel's political deadlock in 2019.

Election-weary Israel To Face Third Vote In A Year

Election-weary Israel to face third vote in a year

Recep Erdogan has said Turkey may hold patrols in the Mediterranean, which Secken said could include waters around the Greek island of Crete.Â

Turkey Builds Libya Ties In Reaction To Regional Rivals

Turkey builds Libya ties in reaction to regional rivals

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to step down from all of his ministerial posts by the end of the year, but campaigners say he should give up the premiership too following his indictment on corruption charges last month

Indicted Netanyahu To Resign Ministries, Remain PM: Lawyers

Indicted Netanyahu to resign ministries, remain PM: lawyers

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