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
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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
Sri Lanka Blasts: 253 Dead, Hundreds Wounded on Easter Sunday
Among the dead are almost 40 foreigners including three Danish citizens, two Turkish citizens, three Britons and two individuals holding joint United States and British citizenship, as well as Indians and Portuguese
UN-backed Forces Launch Counter Attack in Tripoli in Response to Libyan Army's Strike
UN-backed forces are hitting back after surprise offensive; U.S. is 'temporarily withdrawing' some of its forces
Suspected Christchurch Shooter Charged With 50 Counts of Murder
Australian suspected of killing 50 people in a shooting on two New Zealand mosques is due to appear in court for a hearing on Friday, although 'charges are still under consideration'
Pompeo Arrives in Israel to Discuss Iran Threat, Energy and Regional Issues
U.S. secretary of state lands in Israel as part of Mideast tour that began in Kuwait and will end in Beirut ■ Visit seen as boost for Netanyahu ahead of April 9 election
1,000 Veterans March in Latvia to Commemorate Nazi SS Soldiers
March 16, known as Legionnaire Day, has attracted criticism at home and abroad by those who say the events glorify Nazism
Turkey Says F-35 Fighter Jets to Be Delivered in November Despite U.S. Opposition
Statement comes after some U.S. lawmakers voiced concern over Ankara's purchase of advanced Russian S-400 air defense systems
India and Pakistan to Hold First Meeting Since Kashmir Escalation
After February bombing almost triggered war between two nuclear-armed rivals, diplomats slated to discuss opening corridor and new border crossing with India
Hungary's Oldest Holocaust Survivor Dies at 106
Elemer Spiegler was forced into mandatory labor by the Nazi-allied regime in Budapest before being sent to the Mathausen concentration camp
Vandals Deface Monument to French Synagogue Destroyed by Nazis
Strasbourg mayor describes act as clearly anti-Semitic, as Netanyahu calls upon 'all leaders of enlightened countries to join in denouncing it'
German Police Under Fire for Handling of neo-Nazi Rally
Police did not intervene in the march, which started at a refugee's home and ended at the Nazi party's historic rally grounds in Nuremberg
Saudi King Arrives in Egypt for First-ever EU-Arab League Summit
King Salman has been welcomed by Egypt's Sissi ahead of the two-day summit, which he attends amid tensions with Europe over killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Trump Picks Envoy to Canada Kelly Craft for Ambassador to the United Nations
Craft, who will succeed Nikki Haley if approved by the Senate, is a Republican donor and 'repeat high-paying customer' at Trump hotel
Egypt Expels Former New York Times' Cairo Bureau Chief
In latest move in the country's crackdown on the media, David Kirkpatrick was arrested in Cairo airport and sent back to London, with authorities providing no explanation
After France and U.K., Germany Reports Increase in anti-Semitic Incidents
The number of anti-Semitic crimes increased from 1,504 in 2017 to 1,646 in 2018, with the number of cases considered violent almost doubling
Thousands Flee Armed Clashes in South Sudan
An estimated 5,000 South Sudanese refugees have made their way to Congo, and about 8,000 more are internally displaced, UN says
Amid Battle, Thousands of Civilians Trapped in Islamic State's Last Remaining Pocket in Syria
'There are fears over the lives of thousands who are stranded,' head of Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says
Court Orders Austria to Pay 1.5 Million Euro to Former Owner of Hitler House
State seized house in which Nazi dictator was born to prevent it from becoming a place of pilgrimage for neo-Nazis
Former Nazi SS Officer Tied Up, Robbed in His House, German Network Reports
96-year-old admitted in a recently aired documentary to participating in a 1944 massacre, but claimed the victims were to blame for their own deaths