At the first Christian Media Summit, Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage Minister Zeev Elkin warned that various forces in the Arab world are engaged in trying to eradicate Jerusalems historical ties to Judaism and Christianity.

Although it weakened before hitting landfall, Tropical Storm Ophelia brought strong winds and heavy rain to Ireland causing much damage. Hundreds of thousands of people are currently without power and emergency authorities are warning that it is not over yet.

Today, a senior-level North Korean official told CNN that his country doesnt intend to stop its intercontinental ballistic missile program until it is able to reach Americas East Coast.

Amid growing tensions between the US and Iran as US President Donald Trump decided to decertify the Iran nuclear deal so that sanctions could be renewed, Iranian residents respond to Trumps rhetoric condemning them, calling him ignorant of their "history, culture and heritage."

In an interview, Hamas historical leader in the West Bank Hassan Yousef described the positive effects he hopes the Palestinian reconciliation agreement will have for Hamas movements and activities in the West Bank saying they too "will gain their freedom."

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31-year-old Sebastian Kurz is set to become Austrias next chancellor, making him the youngest head of state in the EU. While it is still unclear with which political party he plans to establish a coalition, it is estimated that he prefers the far right-wing Freedom Party of Austria over the Social D

The Iraqi forces have launched an extensive operation in an attempt to regain control over the Kurdish-held Kirkuk region. Washington has expressed strong opposition to the use of violence in the area and called on the sides to avoid “destabilizing actions that distract from the fight against ISIS.”