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Germany to request join as third party in Hague case: 'Israel is not committing genocide'
The German government strongly rejected Friday the accusations made at the UN's top court that Israel is engaged in "genocide" in Gaza and cautions against the "political instrumentalization" of such charges.
United Arab Emirates
Second edition of 'Rising Stars Arabia' to begin tomorrow in Abu Dhabi
The “Rising Star Arabia: The Revolution”, which is latest version of The Rising Stars Arabia (RSA) series, will kick off tomorrow, Saturday, at Yas Links Golf Course in Abu Dhabi.
Qatar
Israel makes deal with Qatar to get medicine to hostages in Gaza -Israeli PM's office
Israel has made an arrangement with Qatar that will allow the delivery of medicines to hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, the Israeli prime minister's office said on Friday.
Iran
Wikipedia entries manipulated in line with Iran’s propaganda
A new report has revealed that Iranian government agents or supporters are changing entries in Wikipedia to downplay the regime’s crimes and discredit dissidents.
United Arab Emirates
Is Budapest set to resemble Dubai? Controversial megaproject sparks concerns
The Hungarian government is poised to sign an agreement with the United Arab Emirates for the construction of an ambitious real estate complex in the capital, raising concerns from the city's mayor.
Politics
Russia's Medvedev says any UK troop deployment to Ukraine would be a declaration of war
A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that Moscow would regard any move by Britain to deploy a military contingent to Ukraine as a declaration of war against Russia.
Yemen
Strikes on Yemen had good effects, will continue to monitor -Pentagon
U.S.-British strikes on Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen had "good effects," Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder said on Friday, and their militaries will continue to monitor the situation for any retaliatory strikes.
Yemen's enigmatic Houthi leader is fierce battlefield commander
Abdul Malik al-Houthi, enigmatic leader of Yemen's Houthi fighters whose attacks on Red Sea shipping have drawn fire from the U.S. and British militaries, created the defiant force challenging world powers from a ragtag militia in sandals.
Turkey
Foreign Minister Israel Katz slams Turkish Erdoğan
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz tweeted Friday in response to President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's earlier statement that Ankara is preparing documents for a "genocide lawsuit" against Israel at the International Court of Justice.
Israel
Israel rejects genocide charges, tells World Court it must defend itself
Israel on Friday rejected as false and "grossly distorted" accusations brought by South Africa at the U.N.'s top court that its military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide campaign against the Palestinian population.
Yemen
Large protests break out in Yemen after U.S.-British attacks
Tens of thousands of Yemenis gathered in several cities on Friday to hear their leaders condemn U.S. and British strikes on their country.
