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Arab League pledges $100M per month to Palestinian Authority

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

The Arab League has pledged $100 million per month to the Palestinian Authority to make up for funds withheld by Israel because of payments made to the families of Palestinian attackers and prisoners.

Iran’s supreme leader picks new Revolutionary Guard chief

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

Iran's supreme leader has appointed a new head to the country's powerful Revolutionary Guard, just after the U.S. designated the paramilitary force a terrorist group.

Climate change protesters announce shift to political negotiations after week-long demonstrations in London

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Anna Hopkins

The protesters who glued themselves to trains and stopped traffic for days in London are having a change of heart and have announced that they plan to shift towards political activism moving forward.

Suitcases stuffed with $6.7M in cash reportedly found at home of Sudan’s ousted president

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Travis Fedschun

The former president of Sudan who was ousted by the country's military after months of protests is now reportedly under investigation for money laundering after large amounts of cash were discovered at his home.

Comedian and actor elected as new president of Ukraine, polls show

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

Ukrainians cast ballots Sunday in a presidential runoff which had the incumbent struggling to fend off a strong challenge by a comedian who denounces corruption and plays the role of president in a TV sitcom.

Ukrainian presidential election begins, surveys show comedian candidate leading the polls

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

Ukrainians cast ballots Sunday in a presidential runoff which had the incumbent struggling to fend off a strong challenge by a comedian who denounces corruption and plays the role of president in a TV sitcom.

Saudi Arabia says 4 gunmen killed in attempted attack

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

Saudi Arabia says four gunmen were killed and three security officers were wounded in an attack on a security building north of the capital, Riyadh.

Moroccans protest prison sentences of anti-poverty activists

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

Thousands of demonstrators in Morocco are condemning prison sentences given to the leader of the Hirak Rif anti-poverty movement and dozens of other activists.

Bahrain king reinstates citizenship of 551 amid mass trials

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

Bahrain's king has reinstated the citizenship of 551 people convicted amid a crackdown on dissent on the island.

Islamic State claims Kabul attack that killed 7

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

The Islamic State group's Afghanistan affiliate has claimed a suicide attack in the capital that killed seven people.

Paris Easter Mass honors firefighters who saved Notre Dame

Posted on April 21, 2019 by ANGELA CHARLTON

The archbishop of Paris and Catholics from around France and the world honored the firefighters who saved Notre Dame Cathedral, praying Sunday at a special Easter Mass for a swift reconstruction of the beloved monument.

A look at the churches and hotels targeted in Sri Lanka

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

Several near-simultaneous blasts tore through three churches and three luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, the bloodiest outbreak of violence in the South Asian country since civil war ended a decade ago.

Protesters attack Turkish opposition leader at funeral

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

Protesters have attacked the leader of Turkey's main opposition party during the funeral of a soldier who was slain during clashes with Kurdish rebels.

Outrage after some French protesters urge police suicides

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

With French police suicides on the rise, officials are expressing shock and anger after some yellow vest protesters encouraged police to kill themselves.

A look at Sri Lanka’s troubled recent history marked by war

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

A series of blasts in and outside Sri Lanka's capital on Easter Sunday, blamed on religious extremists, recalled the worst days of the country's 26-year civil war.

South Sudan opposition seeks 6-month extension on peace deal

Posted on April 21, 2019 by SAM MEDNICK

South Sudan's opposition is calling for a six-month extension to implement next steps in a fragile peace deal as a major deadline approaches next month to form a power-sharing government between the president and his longtime rival.

Pope celebrates Easter Sunday amid bloodshed in Sri Lanka

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

Pope Francis is celebrating Easter Mass this year facing a fresh round of bloodshed targeting Christians in Sri Lanka.

The Latest: Corruption, dire economy key issues in Ukraine

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

The Latest on Ukraine's presidential runoff: (all times local): 10:10 a.m.

Notre Dame’s Paris worshippers displaced for Easter Mass

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

Displaced by a massive fire, Notre Dame Cathedral's Paris parishioners are gathering to celebrate Easter in another church and to pray for a speedy reconstruction of their beloved monument.

Egyptian voters urged to allow el-Sissi rule until 2030

Posted on April 21, 2019 by FOX News

Egyptian pro-government media are urging a "Yes" vote on the second day of a nationwide referendum that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in power until 2030.