Reuters: Arabs, Europe, U.N. reject Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Arabs and Muslims across the Middle East on Wednesday condemned the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital as an incendiary move in a volatile region and Palestinians said Washington was abandoning its leading role as a peace mediator.
The European Union and United Nations also voiced alarm at U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem and its repercussions for any chances of reviving Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking.
Major U.S. allies came out against Trump's reversal of decades of U.S. and broad international policy on Jerusalem.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel strikes Gaza militant posts after rockets fired at Israel: army.
Hezbollah urges Palestinian uprising over Trump's Jerusalem decision.
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.
White House says it believes Saudi Arabia will open Yemen port.
ASIA
Rohingya refugees still fleeing from Myanmar to Bangladesh: UNHCR.
Russia says Pyongyang wants direct talks with Washington: agencies.
North Korea says U.S. threats make war unavoidable, China urges calm.
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
UN to vote Friday on backing Sahel anti-jihad force.
Evicted white Zimbabwean farmer told he's going home.
Nigerian police official defends unit against brutality accusations.
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Dozens of Ugandan troops withdrawn from Somalia duty.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
German SPD backs talks with Merkel after impassioned Europe speech.
Polish ruling party replaces PM ahead of elections.
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.
Ukraine - biggest obstacle to normal Russia ties, says Tillerson.
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
Peru's Kuczynski says graft probe went too far with latest raid.
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
Al Qaeda condemns Trump's Jerusalem move, calls for action.
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
Wall Street rising: Facebook, Alphabet, Lululemon gain.
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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