DW: Israel warns Iran over Syria as tensions mount after downing of Israeli jet
Benjamin Netanyahu told his Cabinet on Sunday that Israel would continue to target Iranian-backed forces inside Syria. His comments come amid rising tensions a day after an Israeli F-16 fighter jet crashed under fire.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel would continue its military strikes in Syria despite the downing of one of its most advanced fighter jets a day earlier.
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MIDDLE EAST
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US' Mattis says some PYD/PKK shifting to Afrin.
Turkey warns US to make or break strained ties.
Turkey pledges to change terror law to win EU visas.
Turkey probes pro-Kurdish party chief for 'terror' propaganda.
Kavous Seyed-Emami: Iran environmentalist's death was suicide, Iran says.
Israeli military court to try Palestinian teen protest icon.
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ASIA
Trump and Modi speak as India weighs sending troops to Maldives.
South Korea: Cautious optimism after North's visit.
North Korean media shows optimism for inter-Korean ties.
Pence raises prospect of talks with North Korea alongside 'intensified' pressure. Pence: U.S. ready for talks with North Korea.
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Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir gun battle.
Boris Johnson 'doubts Aung San Suu Kyi grasps Rohingya suffering'.
Cyclone Gita: Island-wide blackout as powerful storm heads for Tonga's main island.
Cambodia deports Westerners charged with 'dirty dancing'.
AFRICA
Egypt anti-jihadist sweep kills 28 militants. Egypt kills 16 fighters in Sinai military operation. Egypt kills 12 more suspected fighters in Sinai.
Renewed DR Congo ethnic violence sends thousands fleeing.
South African military investigates Congo torture reports.
Ethiopia army accused of deadly attack on IDP camp in Oromia.
ANC leaders expected to ask President Jacob Zuma to resign.
More than 1,000 Boko Haram suspects go on trial. Mass trials of Boko Haram suspects to resume in Nigeria.
Former Liberian President Sirleaf wins Mo Ibrahim Prize.
EUROPE
Russia Saratov crash: Investigators comb crash site near Moscow. Investigators hunt for clues to deadly Russian jet crash.
British, Irish PMs to visit Northern Ireland, urging end to political crisis.
EU urges restraint in latest Syria escalation.
Ex-Georgian leader Saakashvili 'kidnapped' in Kiev: his Facebook page.
Standoff on high seas: Turkish warships block Cypriot offshore drilling.
Germany: Merkel calls for younger ministers in new government. Germany's Angela Merkel says she's still in control, despite coalition concessions to SPD.
Millions flock to Carnival street parades across Germany.
German court rules Facebook use of personal data illegal.
AMERICAS
Congress takes on immigration issue amid election pressures. Trump budget plan to seek funds for border wall, infrastructure, opioid treatment.
Trump’s $4 trillion budget helps move deficit sharply higher.
West Virginia calls in National Guard to tackle opioid crisis.
150 retired generals ask US Congress not to cut diplomatic spending.
Colombia and Brazil tighten Venezuela border control.
Venezuela: 18 dead in clash with military at illegal mine.
Oxfam Haiti sex claims: Charity to meet government.
Rio kicks off Carnival parade with anti-establishment tone.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US terror designations expose 3 international facilitators for Islamic State.
Pakistani Taliban leader killed in US drone strike. Pakistani Taliban deputy Khalid Mehsud 'killed in drone attack'.
Future of captured foreign fighters in Syria unclear.
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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