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Netanyahu's defeat sets up religious battle for Israel's 'character'
Just seven weeks ago, when Netanyahu basked in a post-election "night of tremendous victory," he seemed invincible.
- by Isabel Kershner
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World election
Israel faces new election after talks fail
It represents unprecedented upheaval and is a blow to Benjamin Netanyahu, who had claimed victory in the last election on April 9.
Islamic State
US quietly sends Islamic State foreign fighters for rough justice in Iraq
An Australian is among IS foreign fighters sent from Syria to Iraq in a questionable move.
- by Raya Jalabi and Alissa de Carbonnel
War
Olive and wheat fields burn as Syrian troops move further into Idlib
The army onslaught over the past month is the most intense escalation between President Bashar al-Assad and his insurgent enemies since last northern summer.
- by Ellen Francis and John Irish
Afghanistan
Attacks by extremists have tripled in one year: UNICEF
Attacks on Afghan schools tripled from 2017 to 2018, as the Taliban and other extremist groups in Afghanistan continue to wage a campaign of violence against so-called softer targets.
- by Thomas Gibbons-Neff
War
Syria, Israel exchange fire amid regional tension
Syria said an Israeli attack against a military post in the country's south on Monday killed a soldier and injured another.
War
Syrian troops advance in Idlib province, attacks on hospitals reported
The latest round of violence erupted late last month, wrecking a ceasefire brokered for the area by Russia and Turkey and raising fears of a wider government offensive.
Islamic State
Baghdad hands French citizens the death penalty for joining Islamic State
The men were among 13 French citizens handed over to Iraq in January by the Syrian Democratic Forces.
- by Sara Williams
War
Trump circumvents Congress to sell weapons to Saudi Arabia, UAE
The US President also ordered about 1500 additional troops to the Middle East, escalating the American response to perceived threats from Iran.
- by Karoun Demirjian
War
US threatens quick response if Syria uses chemical attacks again
The United States sees signs the Syrian government may be using chemical weapons, including an alleged chlorine attack last Sunday.
- by David Brunnstrom, Idrees Ali and Eric Beech
Iran sanctions
Iran quadruples enriched uranium production, trades tweets with Trump
Iranian officials made a point to stress that the uranium would be enriched only to the 3.67 per cent limit set under the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
- by Jon Gambrell