Middle East

It reveals the intentions behind political warfare against Israel, which have nothing to do with human rights, illustrated by the movement’s links to terror groups.

Saudi Foreign Minister urges counterparts in Organization of Islamic Cooperation to "make more efforts to counter the terrorist acts of extremist and terrorist groups."

Kind Abdullah II restates his commitment to the two-state solution after meeting with U.S. presidential advisers Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt in Amman.

There is "no reason" for Iran to back out of the nuclear deal other than to seek atomic weapons, says U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton. Oil tankers that were sabotaged off UAE coast in early May "almost certainly" caused by naval mines placed by Iran, he adds.

Addressing French Parliament's foreign affairs committee, French FM Jean-Yves Le Drian says, "Use of chemical weapons must be confirmed and lethal before we react."

“The Palestinian Authority does not recognize this conference,” Abbas says ahead of upcoming regional "Peace to Prosperity" workshop that will launch the U.S. peace plan.

"The enemy is not more powerful than before," Revolutionary Guards spokesman says. Government-aligned Dubai newspaper publishes rare front-page editorial criticizing Iran's role in regional tensions.

Human Rights Watch alleges arbitrary arrests, enforced disappearances, torture, extrajudicial killings, and possibly unlawful air and ground attacks against civilians. Islamic State terrorists have also committed horrific crimes, including kidnapping, torture and murder of residents, says HRW.

Head of rebel government in Idlib province warns that Russian-backed government forces will be able to advance as far as Turkish border, urge Turkey to do more to shield area from major attack.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani tells state news that he proposed a referendum back in 2004 and that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei supported the idea at the time.