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Romania to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem – report
Prime Minister Viorica Dancila's government has agreed on 'the start of procedures with a view to the transfer of the embassy to Jerusalem'
Gazans bury their dead after bloodiest day in years
(UPDATED) Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas declares Saturday a day of national mourning. In a speech, he holds Israel fully responsible for the deaths.
Clashes, 16 dead as thousands of Gazans march near Israel border
(2nd UPDATE) Gazan leaders call on protesters to retreat from the border area until Saturday. The demonstration is planned to last 6 weeks, until the inauguration of the new US embassy in Jerusalem.
Why a visit to Jerusalem is a must for Catholics
From the spot Jesus was born to the site of his crucifixion, here are 6 must-see places for Catholics
U.S. steps up threat to quit UN human rights council
The United States says the UN human rights council was 'grossly biased' against Israel after adopting 5 resolutions against the country
Lessons from running the Jerusalem Marathon
TV host and motivational speaker Anthony Pangilinan shares his memorable run in the Holy Land
Trump 'may' attend Jerusalem embassy opening
US President Donald Trump says he would consider a trip to open the controversial embassy this May, when Israel celebrates 70 years since its declaration of independence
Church at Jesus's traditional burial site reopens after protest
Christian leaders decide to reopen the church after Israel suspends tax measures they strongly oppose
Jerusalem holy site stays shut in Christian protest
Church officials say the Church of the Holy Sepulchre will be closed until further notice as they seek to pressure Israeli authorities to reverse their tax measures
Christian leaders close church at Jesus's burial site in tax dispute
(2nd UPDATE) Christian leaders are angered over attempts by Israeli authorities in Jerusalem to enforce tax collection on church property they consider commercial, saying exemptions only apply to places of worship or religious teaching
Turkey says U.S. embassy Jerusalem opening in May 'extremely worrying'
Ankara says the decision showed the US does not hear, 'and worse still, does not care about the voice of the international community’s conscience'
U.S. to open Jerusalem embassy in May for Israel's 70th anniversary
Palestinians object to recognition of the disputed city as Israel's capital and say the embassy move could destroy a two-state solution to the decades-old Middle East conflict
Palestinian leader goes to the UN to counter U.S. on Jerusalem
Mahmud Abbas will call for a new collective approach in a bid to salvage the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, says Palestinian ambassador Riyad Mansour
Pence in Jerusalem pledges embassy move by end of 2019, faces protest
Pence's speech, filled with biblical references and praise of Israel, is greeted with loud applause by Israeli Jewish lawmakers
Pence heads to Mideast amid Israel embassy storm
United States Vice President Mike Pence will meet the leaders of Egypt, Jordan and Israel on the high-stakes 4-day tour
Hamas says will not attend Palestinian meeting over Jerusalem
The decision not to take part in the meeting to begin late Sunday is a further setback to failing reconciliation efforts between leading Palestinian factions
Palestinians recall envoy to U.S. for consultations after Jerusalem move
Palestinian foreign minister Riad al-Malki recalls PLO envoy to Washington Husam Zomlot
Guatemala: Jerusalem embassy move 'will not be reversed'
'We believe others should respect decisions made by Guatemala,' says Guatemala foreign minister Sandra Jovel
Israel strikes Gaza after rocket attack
Clashes also erupted in the West Bank as Palestinians marked another "day of rage" following US President Donald Trump's controversial recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
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No U.S. pressure in Guatemala embassy move to Jerusalem – minister
'This was a decision by the government, the state and the foreign policy of Guatemala," says Guatemala foreign minister Sandra Jovel
Israel to name new Jerusalem railway station after Trump
The station, to be built near the hallowed Western Wall, will be named after the US President in tribute to his 'historic and courageous decision' on Jerusalem
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#ThewRap: Things you need to know, December 27, 2017
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Philippines denies plan to transfer embassy to Jerusalem
Foreign Secretary Alan Cayetano makes the clarification in response to a news report that the Philippines is among the countries contemplating the move
Israel in touch with '10 countries' over embassy moves
(UPDATED) No country currently has its embassy in Jerusalem, instead keeping them in the Israeli commercial capital Tel Aviv
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U.S. slashes U.N. budget after condemning Jerusalem vote
In a historic move, the US will cut the UN's budget by more than $285 million
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'Shameful': Palestine slams Guatemala's Jerusalem embassy move
Israelis see the whole of Jerusalem as their undivided capital while the Palestinians view East Jerusalem as the capital of their future state
Pope seeks peace in Jerusalem, highlights plight of war-scarred children
'We see Jesus in the children of the Middle East who continue to suffer because of growing tensions between Israelis and Palestinians,' Pope Francis says in his 5th Urbi et Orbi message
Following Trump's lead, Guatemala to move embassy to Jerusalem
(UPDATED) Guatemala president Jimmy Morales is the first leader to back US President Donald Trump's controversial change of stance on the holy city
Jerusalem tensions cast shadow over Holy Land Christmas
(UPDATED) Bethlehem is normally flooded by tourists at this time of year, but has at times appeared almost empty of visitors as nearby clashes between Palestinian protesters and the Israeli army keep people away
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Philippines abstains from UN vote on Jerusalem
The Philippines joins 34 other countries in abstaining from voting on the US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Defying Trump threat, UN rejects US decision on Jerusalem
The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution by 128 to 9 with 35 abstentions, in what Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour called a "massive setback" for the United States
UN votes on Jerusalem after Trump warns 'we're watching'
No country has veto powers in the General Assembly, contrary to the council where the United States, along with Britain, China, France and Russia, can block any resolution
Palestinian minister slams U.S. 'threats' ahead of UN's Jerusalem vote
The statement comes after US Envoy Nikki Haley warned countries that she would report back to President Donald Trump with the names of those who supported a draft resolution rejecting the US recognition
Pence delays Mideast visit amid anger over Jerusalem shift
The trip to Egypt and Israel was pushed back to mid-January, allowing Pence to remain in Washington in case he needs to cast the deciding vote in the Senate over President Donald Trump's tax reforms
Pope talks about U.S.-Jerusalem issue with Jordan's King
Jordan's King Abdullah greets Pope Francis as 'my dear friend and brother,' presenting him a painting of Jerusalem's Old City, featuring the Islamic Dome of the Rock and the Christian Church of the Holy Sepulcher
U.S. vetoes UN resolution rejecting Trump's Jerusalem decision
The Palestinians slam the veto as 'unacceptable' and vowed to turn to the UN General Assembly to push for a resolution condemning the decision
UN council weighs measure rejecting U.S. Jerusalem decision
The draft resolution calls on all countries to refrain from opening embassies in Jerusalem, reflecting concerns that other governments could follow the US lead
Palestinians killed in new wave of protests over Trump
Unrest in Palestinian Territories spreads since US President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
EU leaders say Jerusalem stance 'unchanged' after Trump move
The statement by the bloc's heads of state and government adds fresh weight to the criticism of US President Donald Trump's move, which upended 7 decades of US policy on Jerusalem and triggered protests across the Islamic world
U.S. Vice President Pence to go ahead with Middle East trip
Palestinian, Coptic and other leaders have said Pence is not welcome and have publicly rebuffed requests for a meeting
Recognize East Jerusalem as Palestinian capital – Islamic leaders
(UPDATED) Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas warns that the United States no longer has a role to play in the peace process
Erdogan seeks to galvanise Muslim leaders over Jerusalem
Erdogan, whose country holds the rotating chairmanship of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is hoping to unite often feuding Muslim leaders into a tough final statement on the move
Netanyahu faces pressure in Europe amid Jerusalem protests
Before leaving Israel, Netanyahu had taken aim at what he called Europe's 'hypocrisy'
Arab ministers demand Trump rescind Jerusalem decision
Arab League ministers also say they will head to the United Nations Security Council for a resolution condemning the US decision as a violation of international law
Why security in the Middle East matters to Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia must brace for the effects of Donald Trump's declaration on Jerusalem and the loss of territory of ISIS in Mosul and Raqqa – both of which may have dire consequences for the region
