Israel has refuted Hamas claims about an Israeli airstrike in Gaza Sunday that killed two Hamas commanders and dozens of civilians.Continue Reading

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas survived an assassination attempt Tuesday by a group calling itself Sons of Abu Jandal. The group demanded that Abbas declare war on Israel and tried to kill him when he didn’t.

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The important 12-mile-long bridge connecting Russia to the Crimean peninsula was damaged by a large explosion Friday. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin blames Ukraine; the question is what comes next.Continue Reading