Iran Says 'Foreign' Oil Tanker Towed in Gulf After Distress Call
Earlier, U.S. defense official said America 'has suspicions' that Iran seized an oil tanker based in the UAE that turned off its tracker over two days ago in the Strait of Hormuz
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German City to Return Painting Stolen by Nazis to Owner's Heirs
The painting had been placed on the Lost Art List, an official database for artwork suspected to have been stolen by the Nazis
Erdogan Meets With Libyan PM, Discusses 'Crisis in Libya' in Phone Call With Putin
Erdogan pledges support for Prime Minister Fayez Sarraj's 'legitimate' government following tensions between Ankara and forces loyal to a rival Libyan authority
Russia Condemns Strikes in Syria, Blames Israel
Moscow says strikes 'grossly violate Syrian sovereignty,' killed 16 including small child
16,500 Residents to Be Evacuated in Frankfurt as Authorities Defuse WW2 U.S. Bomb
The bomb was discovered a week ago during building works near the headquarters of the European Central Bank
Saudi-led Coalition Forces Destroy Drone Launched by Yemen Houthi Rebels
The drone was downed in Yemeni airspace, Saudi statement media cited a coalition spokesman as saying
Terrorism Financing Watchdog Extends Deadline for Iranian Compliance
The international task force says Iran must end exemption on terrorism funding for groups 'attempting to end foreign occupation, colonialism and racism'
Three Men Executed for Rape in Iran
According to the local chief justice, the men kidnapped a woman in the southern province of Hormozgan, raped and then murdered her
Global Drop in Nuclear Stockpiles, but Israel Among Top Countries Upgrading Arsenal, Report Shows
Swedish-based research group highlights trend of modernizing nuclear weapons, which 'remain a central element in military strategies and national security doctrines'
Putin Criticizes U.S. Trade Wars as 'Bullying'
The Russian president called U.S. policy 'ultimate fighting' during a meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping
Trump, Japanese Premier Abe Discuss Iran in a Phone Conversation
Abe is due to hold talks with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rohani during his upcoming three-day trip to the Islamic Republic
UN Nuclear Agency Chief: Iran Has Accelerated Uranium Enrichment
Iran followed through on its threat, IAEA chief Yukiya Amano says
Germany Stresses Support for Two-state Solution Ahead of Bahrain Conference
Foreign Minister Heiko Maas also pledges support for the UN's refugee agency for Palestinians, whose funding was cut substantially by the Trump administration
Japan's Abe to Visit Tehran Next Week Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
The Japanese premier is keen to serve as an intermediary and is expected to hold talks with both Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rohani
German Blogger Accused of Inventing Family Who Perished in Holocaust Stripped of Prize
'Female Blogger of the Year 2017' Marie Sophie Hingst had written extensively about her Jewish family. Recent investigations reveal she made up such ancestry
Bodies of Nine Civilians Abducted and Killed by Islamic State Found in Iraq, Army Sources Say
Despite a declared victory over the terror group, militants continue to carry out targeted attacks and kidnappings on security forces and civilians in the area
Iran Hails as 'Turning Point' Japanese Offer to Mediate Crisis With U.S.
Japan 'wants to do all that it can' to resolve conflict, PM Shinzo Abe says after a four-day visit by Trump and ahead of a June meeting with Rohani
Germany Urges Locals to Wear Skullcaps in Solidarity With Jews
Felix Klein's statements come after he made headlines last week, warning Jews not to wear kippas in public spaces amid recent rise in anti-Semitic crimes in Germany
In First, Omani Author Brings Man Booker International Literary Prize to Arabian Gulf
Jokha Alharthi, the winner, is the first female Omani novelist to be translated into English
Ukraine's New President Signs Decree to Hold Early Parliamentary Elections
Immediately after his inauguration, Zelenskiy called for the national parliament to be disbanded and snap elections to be held on July 21
Germany to Return Stolen Max Brod Manuscripts to Israel
The documents apparently went missing from the Tel Aviv home of Brod's former secretary, Esther Hoffe, some 10 years
First Ten Through in First Eurovision Song Contest Semi-final
The Czech Republic, Greece, Belarus, Serbia, Cyprus, Estonia, Australia, Iceland, San Marino and Slovenia made it into the final
Israel 'Very Clear' on Avoiding Germany's Far-right AfD Party, Ambassador Says
'Their leaders have said things which I regard as being highly offensive to Jews, to Israel and to the whole issue of the Holocaust'
Trump Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Iran, Threatens Further Action
U.S. president uses executive order after Tehran says it will resume high level enrichment of uranium in 60 days if world powers don't keep their promises in nuclear deal
Facebook Permanently Bans Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones for 'Promoting Hate'
Several far-right figures have been removed from the the social media platform following increase in anti-Semitism
'No One Should Pray in Fear': Politicians, Jewish Organizations Decry Poway Attack
Leaders offer Jewish community support 'as their worst nightmare unfolds' after woman killed at Chabad congregation by shooter who reportedly said he was inspired by recent attacks in Christchurch and Pittsburgh
Owner of 'Nazi-themed' Firm Admits Sharing Christchurch Attack Video
Philip Arps, whose company uses a logo commonly used by Nazis and features other Nazi-related themes, distributed the video showing the massacre that left 50 dead despite New Zealand's chief censor's ruling that made it a criminal offense
Germany to Cover Expenses of Jerusalem Holocaust Memorial Concert
The German Embassy in Israel will foot the bill for the event at Yad Vashem, where the Israeli orchestra will perform with a German conductor and baritone
Lithuania Bans British Holocaust Denier David Irving From Country for Next Five Years
Move comes as Irving reportedly plans to lead paid tour of Nazi-linked sites in Poland and Baltic countries
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Sri Lanka Easter Sunday Bombings
Earlier, deputy defense minister says an extreme Islamist group is believed to be responsible for bombings that killed at least 311 people on Easter Day