Serbs in Kosovo agree to remove barricades, detention of former Serb police officer to house arrest

 

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EU 'cannot allow' France-Italy tensions finding a way to resolve an escalating feud over asylum seekers

The EU is urgently trying to find a way to resolve an escalating feud over asylum seekers rescued at sea that has pitted France against Italy, a top official in Brussels has revealed.

Palestinian tries to hit Israeli soldiers with tractor, shot dead: army

A Palestinian man who tried to hit Israeli soldiers with a small tractor in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron was shot dead, the army said.

India, China leaders’ meeting to ease tensions over border

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping, a visit that could reset a complicated relationship that faced several tests last year, including a border standoff, AP reports.

Palestine calls for international protection amid heightened tensions over Jerusalem

The Palestinian government called Thursday for international protection of the the Palestinian people over "the continued escalation due to the occupation."

Jordan to delay return of Israeli delegation to Amman

Jordan has demanded a delay for the return of Israeli embassy delegation to Amman, after an Israeli embassy guard shot dead two Jordanians last month, a government official said Sunday.

Tensions between Syrian refugees, locals in Turkey reflect uneasy integration

Recent incidents in Turkey between locals and Syrian refugees have made headlines revealing anti-Syrian sentiments and reflecting problems in integration schemes in a country that has done more for Syrian refugees than any other country.

15 Officers Injured as Mob of 150 People Goes on Rampage in Germany

A mob of about 150 people, some “rather drunk and aggressive young people,” went on a rampage in the city of Magdeburg in Eastern Germany. The crowd threw bottles and stones in “a massive and targeted attack” that injured fifteen officers.

Tension persists in West Bank after Jerusalem attacks

The situation remained tense in Israel-occupied West Bank on Saturday, one day after three Palestinians and an Israeli policewoman were killed in attacks in East Jerusalem.

French riot police clash with youths protesting against second round candidates

Smoke grenades could be seen being thrown at a demonstration in Paris where hundreds of protesters are marching against second round candidates for the 2017 French presidential election Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron. French media reported that police deployed tear gas against the protesters.

Iran not seeking tensions with US: FM

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that his country is not seeking any tension with the new US President Donald Trump, Tehran Times daily reported on Monday.

Serbia's President Says Ready to Protect Ethnic Serbs Kosovo

Serbia's president says the country is ready to send troops to Kosovo to protect Serbian nationals, if necessary.

Hamas leaders warn Israel over ongoing blockade imposed on Gaza

Political and military leaders of Islamic Hamas movement in Gaza warned Israel on Thursday over the continuation of its blockade that has been imposed on the Gaza Strip since 2007.

Palestinian official regrets Saudi withdrawal to play in Ramallah

The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) expressed on Tuesday deep regret for the withdrawal of the Saudi Arabian team to play against the Palestinian team in Ramallah on Thursday.

Abbas condemns torching of West Bank site holy to Jews

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas on Friday condemned the torching by Palestinians of a West Bank site holy to Jews amid warnings it could inflame more than two weeks of deadly violence.

Palestinians Torch Jewish Holy Site in West Bank

Palestinian protesters torched parts of a Jewish holy site in a West Bank town, according to Israeli officials, who are preparing for more major protests on Friday amid a continuing wave of unrest.

Abbas says Palestinians will keep their struggle against Israel

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced on Wednesday that the Palestinians will keep their struggle against the Israeli policies in Jerusalem and the entire Palestinian territories.

Israel Authorizes Police to Seal Off Parts of Jerusalem

The Israeli cabinet has authorized police to seal off “centers of friction and incitement in Jerusalem.” Many recent attackers have come from Arab areas in Jerusalem.