Daily Mail: Bloody Monday: Israeli snipers kill scores of Palestinians and wound 2,400 and fire teargas at 35,000 protesters rallying against the US Embassy opening in Jerusalem overseen by Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner and daughter Ivanka
* US moving embassy from Tel Aviv today after Trump recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital in December
* Israeli snipers have killed scores of protesters near the Gaza border with more than two thousand injured
* Mass protests taking place with Palestinian government accusing Israel of committing a 'terrible massacre'
* Comes after al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri called for group's followers to carry out jihad against the US
* Russia says embassy move risks increasing Middle East tension as Turkey says US is now 'part of the problem'
* The Arab League is planning to hold an extraordinary meeting to discuss America's 'illegal' embassy move
* US President's son-in-law and Middle East envoy Jared Kushner said opening showed US could be trusted and that when 'Trump makes a promise, he keeps it'
* WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended the use of force on the Gaza border after Israeli snipers killed scores of Palestinians and wounded thousands more.
Today 35,000 protesters rallied against the US Embassy opening in Jerusalem as tear gas and sniper fire rained down.
Every country has the obligation to defend its borders,' Netanyahu said on Twitter.
'The Hamas terror organisation declares its intention to destroy Israel and send thousands to break through the border fence in order to achieve this aim. We will continue to act firmly in order to defend our sovereignty and our citizens.'
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MIDDLE EAST
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Iran calls Trump ‘feebleminded’ for moving US embassy to Jerusalem.
UN warns of collapse of services in Gaza unless fuel gets in.
Cleric Sadr, in surprise comeback, seems set to win Iraq election.
Syria talks renew in Astana amid growing regional fears.
Yemen National Army tightens grip on Taiz’s al-Burh region.
Saudi military says its forces arrive on Yemen's Socotra island.
ASIA
Taiwan boosts domestic arms makers, as China’s warnings loom.
Twelve dead in political violence in east India.
Myanmar: 19 die in fresh clashes between army and rebels in Shan state.
Beijing condemns fighting between Myanmar army, rebels near China border.
Staid Singapore prepares for historic Trump-Kim summit.
North Korea will never fully give up nuclear weapons, top defector says ahead of Kim-Trump summit next month.
Pompeo: US will need to give Kim Jong Un security assurances.
North Korean delegation visits China: reports.
Korean peace talks spark land grab along militarized border zone.
Philippines: Election-related violence leaves 33 dead.
Pakistan bars U.S. diplomat from leaving nation after fatal crash.
Scores dead as powerful dust storm, heavy rains strike India.
Malaysia: Ex-prime minister Najib faces new corruption complaints.
AFRICA
Four Egyptian workers killed by land mine near new capital: sources.
Guinea opposition resumes strikes over disputed polls.
Ebola cases SURGE as 19 confirmed dead.
Sudan reshuffles cabinet, replacing oil and foreign ministers. Sudan set for major cabinet reshuffle: state media.
Full Sahel anti-jihadist force set to deploy: minister.
South Africa direct rule for North West province.
Zimbabwe warns against cryptocurrencies.
Former rebel leader goes on trial in Uganda.
Sudan urged to pardon teenager facing death for killing husband who raped her.
EUROPE
"The clock is ticking": EU warns Britain of poor Brexit progress.
Pompeo seeking 'strong cooperation' with Europeans on Iran. Mike Pompeo: US wants to work with Europe on new Iran deal.
US threatens European companies with sanctions after Iran deal pullout.
Catalonia’s lawmakers pick fervent separatist as new chief.
Italy: Coalition talks nearing end as populist parties look to nominate PM.
Armenia’s new PM meets with Russia’s Putin for the 1st time.
British spy chief: 'Reckless' Russian behavior threatens West.
German intelligence head warns of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure.
Ecuador prepares to hand Julian Assange over to UK, US - Reports.
Meghan Markle's father says he will NOT attend the Royal Wedding because he suffered a 'heart attack' and does not want to embarrass his daughter after it was revealed he staged paparazzi photos.
AMERICAS
Trump, aides celebrate Jerusalem embassy, as border burns.
White House blames Hamas for Gaza bloodshed.
Latin American states in quandary over US embassy move.
United States opens its Israeli embassy in Jerusalem.
Americans split on Trump's handling of relations with Israel – CBS News poll.
Melania Trump treated for benign kidney condition, in hospital.
Russian company attacks Mueller indictment as baseless.
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Venezuela should suspend presidential election - diplomats.
As Venezuela exodus swells, more migrants face removal.
Nicaragua under pressure, as violence continues.
2 European bikers killed in Mexico, officials say.
New volcanic fissure opens in Hawaii; officials prepare evacuations.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda leader calls for jihad on eve of US embassy move to Jerusalem.
Islamic State church bombings rip Indonesia.
Shabaab advertises its al Qaeda allegiance.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St. edges higher on U.S.-China trade optimism.
China says will work with U.S. for positive outcome in trade talks.
Facebook suspends 200 apps over data misuse.
Trump seeks to save Chinese jobs at ZTE ahead of trade talks.
Xerox aborts $6.1bn sale to Japan's Fujifilm.
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