Mediating in Gaza conflict, Egypt seeks broader influence
<p>CAIRO — Egypt is trying to prove itself to the world once again as an indispensable mediator as it rushes to broker a cease-fire...
Spain’s migrant drama highlights EU outsourcing policy flaws
BRUSSELS — The sight of hundreds of migrants swimming or climbing fences separating the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from the rest of Africa this...
DIARY: Fleeing bombs, trying to endure in a city under fire
<p>GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Are the Israeli airstrikes following us? If you're in Gaza City these days, no matter who you are, that's...
Iran president gives his most upbeat view yet of nuke talks
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's president on Thursday offered his most optimistic assessment yet of ongoing talks to resuscitate his country's nuclear deal with world...
AP Interview: Hamas official says ‘no shortage of missiles’
<p>BEIRUT — A senior Hamas official said in an interview Thursday that he expects a cease-fire between the group’s Gaza branch and Israel within...
DIARY: Fleeing bombs, trying to endure in a city under fire
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Are the Israeli airstrikes following us? If you're in Gaza City these days, no matter who you are, that's...
Top US, Russia diplomats spar firmly but politely in Iceland
<p>REYKJAVIK, Iceland — Top diplomats from the United States and Russia sparred politely in Iceland during their first face-to-face encounter, which came as ties...
Palestinian minister: Cease-fire in Gaza is `not enough’
<p>UNITED NATIONS — The Palestinians' top diplomat said a cease-fire in Gaza will enable 2 million Palestinians to sleep Thursday night but it’s “not...
Syrians cast early ballots in symbolic presidential vote
BEIRUT — Syrians expatriates and those who fled the war began casting their votes at embassies abroad Thursday ahead of next week’s vote inside...
AP Interview: Hamas official says ‘no shortage of missiles’
BEIRUT — A senior Hamas official said in an interview Thursday that he expects a cease-fire between the group’s Gaza branch and Israel within...