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Israel settlement goods must be labelled as such: EU court

Food products from Israeli-occupied territories must be clearly labeled as such to avoid misleading consumers, the EU's top court ruled Tuesday, in particular if they come from settlements there. The European Court of Justice said that, under EU rules on food labeling, it must be clear...

Schools shut across southern Iraq in bid to revive protests

Most schools in southern Iraq were closed on Tuesday, after teachers announced a general strike in an attempt to boost the protest movement that has rocked the country since October 1. In recent days, security forces have sought to crack down on rallies, but protesters have kept up the...

Trump says Baghdadi successor in US crosshairs

US President Donald Trump placed the Islamic State group's new chief in the crosshairs Monday as he marked Veterans' Day by celebrating the killing of the jihadists' former leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. While US presidents traditionally mark the day by laying a wreath at a vast military...