(The Independent)- Israeli authorities have revived plans to build hundreds of new homes for Jewish settlers in Israel-annexed East Jerusalem, a move which a leading charity says has been encouraged by the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency.  “The political significance of this...

After eight years in the White House, President Barack Obama’s economic legacy shows some successes but these are largely overshadowed by failures. Increased employment, stricter financial regulation following the Wall Street scandals that fueled the 2008 financial crisis and cleaner...

Syrian pro-government forces have pushed deeper into rebel-held eastern Aleppo, forcing civilians to flee to southern neighbourhoods to escape the onslaught as the regime pressed an assault to recapture the entire city. Recapturing east Aleppo would be the government's biggest victory yet in...

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday she would seek a fourth term in elections next year to defend democratic principles in the face of looming threats at home and abroad. Predicting her toughest campaign to date, Merkel said the forces of populism as well as the uncertainty created...