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UN Security Council to meet Friday

United Nations - Muslimchronicle

The U.N. Security Council is set to hold an emergency meeting about Iran as the U.S. seeks to show support for anti-government protests in the Islamic Republic. The U.S. asked for the session, set for Friday afternoon. It's not yet clear what might come out of it. Members are divided in their views of the protests and could call a vote onRead more

Several killed in plane crash in Florida

WASHINGTON - Muslimchronicle

Several people were killed when a twin-engine private plane crashed during takeoff Sunday morning at a small airport in U.S. state of Florida, authorities said. The plane was taking off from Bartow Municipal Airport, about 64 kilometers east of Tampa, at around 7:15 a.m. in a heavy fog when it crashed and caught fire, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd saidRead more

Palestinians warn of repercussions of Israel's new settlement plan

RAMALLAH - Muslimchronicle

The Palestinians on Sunday slammed Israel's plan to build 300,000 new settlement units in East Jerusalem, while vowing to consider a comprehensive review of the peace process. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said in a statement that the Israeli plan is "part of Israel's colonial and expansionist projects" that are implemented by the Israeli government encouraged byRead more

Houthi missile on Saudi Arabia ‘bears hallmarks’ of Iran arms attacks

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said a missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi group toward Riyadh on Tuesday "bears all the hallmarks of previous attacks using Iranian-provided weapons." Saudi air defenses shot down the ballistic missile, the Saudi-led coalition said. There were no reports of casualties or damage. This statement came during a special session of the SecurityRead more

Trump's decision, veto on Jerusalem isolates Washington, harms Mideast peace: experts

Jerusalem - Muslimchronicle

The recent U.S. veto of a UN Security Council resolution rejecting President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital is expected to isolate Washington and to harm the Middle East peace process, said Egyptian political experts. On Monday, the United States vetoed the UN draft resolution that aims to protect the status of the disputed holy city ofRead more

Afghanistan welcomes Trump's national security strategy

KABUL - Muslimchronicle

The Afghan government on Tuesday welcomed the U.S. president's new national security strategy, saying the plan was in the line with Kabul's and Washington's shared objectives against terrorism, said the Afghan Presidential Palace. "President Donald Trump's new National Security Strategy (NSS) affirms the enduring U.S.-Afghanistan strategic partnership," the palace said in a statement. On Monday, Trump announced the national securityRead more

Trump signs directive sending U.S. astronauts back to moon

WASHINGTON - Muslimchronicle

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed his administration's first space policy directive, formally directing the U.S. space agency NASA to send astronauts back to the moon and eventually Mars. "This time, we will not only plant our flag and leave our footprint," Trump said at a White House ceremony. "We will establish a foundation for an eventual mission toRead more

Putin, Erdogan say U.S. move on Jerusalem destabilizes Mideast

Jerusalem - Muslimchronicle

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Monday warned that the U.S. move on Jerusalem destabilizes the Middle East and will not help resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Speaking at a joint news conference after his meeting with Putin, Erdogan criticized Israel for taking advantage of the U.S. move on Jerusalem as "an opportunity to rampRead more

Arab FMs reject U.S. decision on Jerusalem

CAIRO - Muslimchronicle

Arab foreign ministers declared early on Sunday that the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital is illegal, warning further violence in the region. The ministers from member-states of the Arab League held a prolonged urgent meeting in Cairo started in Saturday evening, and urged the United States to withdraw its decision, describing the move as a violation ofRead more

Hamas armed wing calls for popular uprising to continue

GAZA - Muslimchronicle

Islamic Hamas movement's military wing Al-Qassam brigades called Sunday for the continuation of the "uprising and activating all means in resisting and confronting the occupation" in rejection of the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Al-Qassam Brigades said in an official statement sent to reporters "we call upon our people to continue this Intifada, and toRead more