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Middle East latest: US allies, adversaries reject Trump's proposal to 'take over' Gaza Strip

Middle East latest: US allies, adversaries reject Trump's proposal to 'take over' Gaza Strip

President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States “take over” the Gaza Strip and permanently resettle its Palestinian residents was swiftly rejected and denounced on Wednesday by American allies and adversaries alike.
Islamic State members held for years in a Syria prison say they know nothing of the world

Islamic State members held for years in a Syria prison say they know nothing of the world

HASSAKEH, Syria (AP) — Men of various ages and nationalities sit silently in their cells, a small window in the metal doors their only opening to the world.
Middle East latest: Trump suggests Palestinians leave Gaza as talks on ceasefire resume

Middle East latest: Trump suggests Palestinians leave Gaza as talks on ceasefire resume

President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that displaced Palestinians be permanently resettled outside Gaza and proposed the U.S. take “ownership” in redeveloping the area.
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88

PARIS (AP) — The Aga Khan , who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and poured a material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into building homes, hospitals and schools
Iraq's top court suspends new legislation that activists say undermines women's rights

Iraq's top court suspends new legislation that activists say undermines women's rights

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s top court suspended implementation Tuesday of three controversial bills passed last month by the country’s parliament, including a measure that activists said undermines women’s rights.
Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88

Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dead at 88

OTTAWA — The Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims, has died at the age of 88. A post on social media from the Aga Khan Development Network says he passed away peacefully today in Lisbon, surrounded by his family.
Man pleads guilty to federal charges for firing gun outside Jewish temple in upstate New York

Man pleads guilty to federal charges for firing gun outside Jewish temple in upstate New York

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A 29-year-old man pleaded guilty to federal charges Tuesday for firing a shotgun outside an upstate New York synagogue during the early months of the Israel-Hamas war.

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims, has died at age 88

PARIS (AP) — The Aga Khan, who became the spiritual leader of the world’s millions of Ismaili Muslims at age 20 as a Harvard undergraduate and poured a material empire built on billions of dollars in tithes into building homes, hospitals and schools
Jewish population in West Bank keeps rising. Settlers hope Trump will accelerate growth

Jewish population in West Bank keeps rising. Settlers hope Trump will accelerate growth

BEIT EL, West Bank (AP) — The Jewish population in the West Bank grew at twice the rate of the general Israeli population last year, according to an advocacy group that hopes the Trump administration will support policies that help accelerate the gro
Man pleads guilty to federal charges for firing gun outside Jewish temple in upstate New York

Man pleads guilty to federal charges for firing gun outside Jewish temple in upstate New York

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A man pleaded guilty to federal charges Tuesday for firing a shotgun outside an upstate New York synagogue during the early months of the Israel-Hamas war.