Israel slams EU stance over settlements construction
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed Thursday the European Union (EU) as "hypocrisy" after four European states summoned Israeli ambassadors to their countries over Israel's recent construction plan for 1,400 new housing units in the West Bank and east Jerusalem settlement, local media reported.
UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in Lebanon
The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned the suicide car bombing in an east Lebanese city near the border with Syria, calling it a "terrorist attack."
Vast majority vote for new Egypt constitution
Egyptian voters overwhelmingly approved a new constitution in a referendum, state media reported on Thursday, a victory that paves the way for the army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to run for president.
Israel hardens settlement needs
Israel’s prime minister has increased the amount of occupied territory he wants to keep after any peace deal with the Palestinians, state media reported on Thursday, a move that could complicate US-backed efforts to reach an accord.
Syrian arsenal removal delayed
The removal and destruction of the most dangerous agents in Syria’s chemical arsenal will likely be delayed until the end of June because of logistical and security problems, the head of the world’s chemical weapons watchdog said on Thursday.
11 killed, 22 wounded in violent attacks in Iraq
Eleven people were killed and 22 others wounded in separate violent attacks in Iraq on Thursday, police said.
Al-Qaida militants attack security facilities in southeast Yemen, 12 soldiers killed
Militants of the al-Qaida terrorist group armed with guns and explosives attacked a police station and two military posts in the southeastern province of al- Bayda on Thursday, leaving about 12 soldiers killed, a government official told Xinhua.
Iran's role in solving Syria crisis a "must": Russian FM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Thursday that Iran was an integral part of the upcoming international conference on the Syria crisis.
Israeli journalist convicted of leaking documents to be released soon
The Israeli Prison Service (IPS) announced Thursday that Israeli journalist Anat Kamm, a former soldier convicted of leaking classified documents during her army service, will be released in 10 days.
Israeli PM makes unannounced visit to Jordan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unannounced visit to Jordan on Thursday, where he met with Jordan's leader, King Abdullah II, the state-run Petra news agency reported.