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Kim Il-sung Square and government building decorated with national flag of Democratic People's Republic of Korea in central Pyongyang.(Shutterstock/ File Photo)

December 13th, 2018 - 04:00 GMT

Sally Shakkour

U.S. Adds N. Korea, China, Myanmar, Pakistan on Violating Religious Freedom List

The United States has designated North Korea, China, Myanmar, Pakistan, and six other countries violators of religious freedom.

A Palestinian youth carries food donations outside the United Nations food distribution center in Gaza City on Jan. 15, 2018 (MOHAMMED ABED / AFP)

January 17th, 2018 - 07:45 GMT

US Cuts UNRWA Funding by $65 Million

Donald Trump has canceled his trip to the U.K. (AFP/File)

January 12th, 2018 - 09:47 GMT

Trump Cancels UK Visit, Blames Obama

Palestinian protesters wave their national flag near the Israel-Gaza border east of the southern Gaza Strip city of Khan Yunis as they demonstrate against calls for the closure of UNRWA on Jan. 9, 2018 (SAID KHATIB / AFP)

January 11th, 2018 - 04:00 GMT

NGOs Warn Against Trump's 'Bullying Tactic' to Cut UNRWA Funds

The U.S. is the largest donor to the relief agency, with a pledge of around $370 million as of 2016 (Shutterstock/File)

January 8th, 2018 - 09:10 GMT

UNRWA Says No Official Statement from US on Cutting Funds

US ambassador to Israel David Friedman (C) and Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch (R) pray at the Western Wall in the old city of Jerusalem al-Quds on May 15, 2017. (AFP)

December 27th, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

Stop Calling West Bank 'Occupied': US Ambassador to Israel

"We have said, from the diplomatic side, we are ready to talk any time North Korea would like to talk" (AFP/File)

December 13th, 2017 - 08:41 GMT

'We Can Talk About the Weather': Tillerson Says US Ready for N. Korea Talks Without Preconditions

A Palestinian protester sets alight an America flag during clashes with Israeli troops at a protest against President Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. (ABBAS MOMANI / AFP)

December 8th, 2017 - 08:40 GMT

Travel Warnings for U.S. Citizens in Egypt, Sudan

Trump's expected announcement has prompted a wave of negative reactions from governments and political groups throughout the Middle East (AFP/File)

December 6th, 2017 - 07:32 GMT

Trump Will Officially Recognize Jerusalem as Israel's Capital

Establishing a Palestinian state is at the center of talks between Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior advisor, Jared Kushner, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (Wikimedia Commons)

December 2nd, 2017 - 01:30 GMT

Kushner and Bin Salman Discussing a Saudi-funded Palestinian State, Report Claims

The PLO is the officially recognized representative of the Palestinian people (AFP/File)

November 19th, 2017 - 07:04 GMT

Palestine Threatens to Cut 'All Communication' with US

November 16th, 2017 - 09:29 GMT

Not Enough Evidence to Impose Sanctions Against Myanmar, says Tillerson

Analysts predict that costs could rise under Donald Trump

November 9th, 2017 - 03:27 GMT

Since 9-11 Americans Paid About $23k per Person on Foreign Conflicts, Report Claims