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Iraq's top court throws out challenge to new laws, including one increasing Islamic courts authority

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s top court on Tuesday threw out a legal challenge that had temporarily halted three controversial laws passed last month by the country’s parliament.
Hamas' threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire

Hamas' threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas' threat to delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip has jolted a fragile ceasefire that’s seen as having the potential to wind down the war .
Middle East latest: Israel threatens to restart war in Gaza if Hamas doesn't release hostages

Middle East latest: Israel threatens to restart war in Gaza if Hamas doesn't release hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday threatened to withdraw from the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and resume its war against Hamas if the militant group does not go ahead with the next scheduled release of hostages on Saturday.
Pope Francis accepts the resignation of a Peruvian bishop accused of ignoring abuse

Pope Francis accepts the resignation of a Peruvian bishop accused of ignoring abuse

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of an influential Peruvian bishop, who has come under criticism for not doing enough to stop abuses committed by a conservative Catholic movement that was recently disbanded by the Va
The Church of England votes to boost oversight on abuse claims. Victims say it's not enough

The Church of England votes to boost oversight on abuse claims. Victims say it's not enough

LONDON (AP) — Members of the Church of England 's parliament voted Tuesday to introduce more independent oversight of the way it handles abuse allegations, amid growing pressure to improve its accountability.
Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are targeted for alleged war crimes in Gaza

Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are targeted for alleged war crimes in Gaza

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — An Israeli army reservist's dream vacation in Brazil ended abruptly last month over an accusation that he committed war crimes in the Gaza Strip. Yuval Vagdani woke up on Jan.

A look at the hostages taken to Gaza by Hamas, by the numbers

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas has said it will delay the next release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating the fragile ceasefire that began in January but appears increasingly at risk of collapse.
Israeli police raid Palestinian bookshop in east Jerusalem and seize books they say incite violence

Israeli police raid Palestinian bookshop in east Jerusalem and seize books they say incite violence

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police raided a long-established Palestinian-owned bookstore in east Jerusalem, detaining the owners and confiscating books about the decades-long conflict . The police claimed the books incited violence.
Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting Gaza ceasefire at risk

Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting Gaza ceasefire at risk

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas said Monday it will delay the further release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating a fragile ceasefire that now faces its most serious crisis since it began three weeks ago.

Aid groups sue over Trump's order suspending federal refugee program and funding

SEATTLE (AP) — Major refugee aid groups sued the Trump administration on Monday over the president's executive order suspending the federal refugee resettlement program and funding for resettlement agencies. The lawsuit filed in U.S.