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[ad_1] ZIKIM BASE, Israel-Gaza border: It was one of the deadliest clashes of Israel’s ground war in Gaza against Hamas. Nine soldiers killed, some top officers, along with several injured. It happened when Hamas terrorists ambushed troops Tuesday on a mission in the Shejaiya section of Gaza City. On the same day, another soldier was …

[ad_1] Pope Francis’ long-awaited trip to his native Argentina is in the works – not long after an invitation from one of his fiercest critics. The pontiff told Mexican broadcaster Televisa’s N+ news service that a visit to his native Argentina is “pending” – just weeks after an invitation from …

[ad_1] Pope Francis announced in a recent interview that he plans to be buried outside the Vatican.  The pontiff told Mexican broadcaster Televisa’s N+ news service that he has made arrangements to be buried in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.  “The place is already prepared,” Pope Francis …

[ad_1] Israel’s military has started pumping seawater into Hamas’ extensive tunnel system underneath the Gaza Strip as part of an effort to drive terrorists out of their hiding places, a report says.  The tactic is unfolding Wednesday in its early stages, U.S. officials briefed on Israel’s military operations told The …

[ad_1] At least nine Israeli soldiers were killed during an ambush attack in Gaza City, Israeli media reported Wednesday. The surprise attack comes as Israeli forces continue their ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza. Israeli ground troops are still locked in heavy combat with Palestinian fighters in and around Gaza …

[ad_1] Albanian prosecutors on Tuesday asked lawmakers to strip former Prime Minister Sali Berisha of his parliamentary immunity because he did not abide by their previous decision to report regularly while he is being investigated for corruption. Prosecutors of the country’s Special Court on Corruption and Organized Crime, which was …

[ad_1] A far-right lawmaker in Poland ignited outrage among all major political forces Tuesday after blasting a lighted menorah with a fire extinguisher. Grzegorz Braun, one of Poland’s most controversial lawmakers in parliament, can be seen extinguishing the candles on a menorah in the parliament building as a new pro-EU …

[ad_1] The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a resolution presented by Egypt demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire between Hamas and Israel, and for the release of all hostages. Just before the vote was taken during an emergency special session, the UN shot down two amendments to the …

[ad_1] Chaima Issa, a top opposition figure in Tunisia, warned Tuesday that efforts to prosecute her are stoking fears over civil liberties. “People are afraid when they hear those close to power calling us traitors or terrorists, when our purpose is to change things peacefully,” Issa said. Prosecutions of opposition …

[ad_1] A Turkish lawmaker had a heart attack and fell to the ground in Parliament on Tuesday after declaring that Israel will “not be able to escape the wrath of God,” according to reports. Video shows Saadet Party Kocaeli Deputy Hasan Bitmez, 53, delivering a speech, which according to the …