BBC: Trump Jerusalem move sparks Israeli-Palestinian clashes
At least 31 Palestinians have been wounded in clashes in the Gaza Strip and across the occupied West Bank, during protests against US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
One person is in a critical condition.
Mr Trump's announcement - met with worldwide dismay - reversed decades of US policy on the sensitive issue.
Israel deployed hundreds of extra troops in the West Bank as Palestinians went on strike and took to the streets.
Protesters set tyres alight and threw stones, and Israeli troops fired tear gas, rubber bullets and live bullets.
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MIDDLE EAST
Jerusalem: Hamas leader calls for uprising in 'day of rage' after Donald Trump's declaration. Hamas: US decision on Jerusalem is a war declaration.
Protests break out following Trump's Jerusalem decision. Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel capital sparks West Bank clashes.
US troops may become targets after US Jerusalem decision - Iraqi paramilitary group.
Syria war: UN rebukes Russia and Iran over evacuations.
Russia says goal of defeating IS in Syria 'accomplished'.
Yemen rebels mount show of strength in capital.
Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan in historic Greece visit.
ASIA
China's debt levels pose stability risk, says IMF.
North Korea missile prompted Singapore Air plane re-route.
Army chief says Pakistan should 'revisit' Islamic madrassa schools.
Nepal votes in first parliamentary election since 1999.
China claims Indian drone 'invaded airspace in crash'.
China, accused of abuses, hosts human rights forum.
China coal-to-gas switch delayed to avert heating crisis.
AFRICA
At least 10 killed in C. Africa clashes.
Dozens of Ugandan troops withdrawn from Somalia duty.
Nigeria's anti-Boko Haram general Attahiru Ibrahim sacked.
Cameroon arrests author who criticised president.
Kenya says ‘swearing-in’ of Odinga would be seen as treason.
Zimbabwe budget woos foreign investors.
Libya's PM vows to help ease migrant suffering.
Liberia court says presidential runoff vote can go ahead.
EUROPE
Turkish president's border comments draw rebuke from Greek hosts. Leaders of Turkey, Greece air grievances at tense conference.
Serb ultranationalist refuses to go back to Hague tribunal.
US warns Russia over Ukraine at OSCE meeting.
Rift over Ukraine peacekeepers as OSCE meets.
Catalan independence supporters in Brussels demand EU attention.
Ireland expects UK to make new Brexit proposal.
EU sues Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland over low refugee intake. EU sues Czechs, Hungary, Poland over refugee quotas.
Putin undecided whether to run as an independent or not.
Experts scramble to monitor long-dormant Iceland volcano.
AMERICAS
Franken announces resignation from Senate amid allegations.
Russia-Trump: FBI chief Wray defends agency. FBI director defends his agency against Trump’s attacks.
Honduras presidential election: Curfew lifted in some areas after OAS call.
Canada embassy to remain in Tel Aviv: Trudeau.
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, ex-president of Argentina, faces arrest warrant.
Doctors find brain abnormalities in victims of Cuba mystery.
California fire burns Bel-Air mansions as spread continues. Largest wildfire eyes communities northwest of Los Angeles.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Hard drive full of death: Secret chronicles of Islamic State.
Defector says thousands of Islamic State fighters left Raqqa in secret deal.
The defeat and survival of the Islamic State (Analysis).
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Bitcoin breaks through the $16,000 mark. Bitcoin tops $17,000; hack raises concerns ahead of US trade.
Bitcoin: $64m in cryptocurrency stolen in 'sophisticated' hack, exchange says.
Oil rises on threatened Nigeria strike, short covering.
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