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On Jerusalem's edge, a 'nowhere land' for Palestinians

Palestinian residents of Kufr Aqab, just north of Jerusalem, could be forgiven for thinking they live under two governments at once, or perhaps none at all. They pay taxes to Israel, which collects their trash and theoretically plans their roads. But electricity and water come from...

US House to vote on blocking Trump emergency

US House lawmakers on Tuesday are expected to pass a Democratic measure annulling President Donald Trump's declared emergency on the southern border, an effort that appeared to earn growing support among Senate Republicans. Trump's February 15 emergency declaration gives him access to...

Venezuelans trapped along border after weekend unrest

Some Venezuelans are living in limbo across the border in Colombia, trapped after a failed effort to bring humanitarian aid into their country. That weekend drive turned violent as supporters of the opposition clashed with Venezuelan security forces on the borders with Colombia and Brazil,...

Iran infighting 'deadly poison' for foreign policy: Zarif

Fighting between parties and factions in Iran is a “deadly poison” undermining foreign policy, Mohammad Javad Zarif was quoted as saying in an interview published on Tuesday, a day after he resigned as Iranian foreign minister. Zarif’s comments suggest he may have quit over pressure...