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Gen Z Moroccans denounce government priorities in some of the largest protests in years

Associated Press CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) — Youth-led demonstrators clashed with police over the weekend in some of Morocco’s largest anti-government protests in years, denouncing what they called the government’s misplaced priorities. Hundreds of young Moroccans took to the streets of at least 11 cities across the North African nation, denouncing corruption and blasting the government

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The health ministry in Gaza on September 28 said the toll has passed 66

Trump promises ‘something special’ on Gaza as Israeli officials say Netanyahu has reservations on ceasefire plan

By Tal Shalev, Oren Liebermann, Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump has promised “something special” is coming on Gaza as Israeli officials say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reservations about the White House’s 21-point ceasefire and post-war governance plan. The two leaders will meet on Monday for a high-stakes discussion that Trump

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Syrian government forces intervene in Sweida on July 20

Israeli strikes left Syria ‘stunned’ and makes normalization ‘difficult,’ Syrian foreign minister says

By Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani told CNN Israeli strikes on Syria after the fall of the Assad regime “stunned” his country making discussions about normalization “difficult.” In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria at the Council on Foreign Relations, aired Sunday, al-Shibani criticized Israel for having “obstructed” the

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Off-duty DC firefighter was shot and dialed 911. After minutes with no response, he took matters into his own hands

By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — Under dim Capitol Hill streetlights on September 20, Gary Dziekan headed down 8th Street Northeast dressed in lederhosen, walking home from the Oktoberfest party he co-hosted five blocks away. Dziekan, who goes by “Zeek,” crossed at the intersection with C Street, zeroing in on the short iron gate separating

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From diplomacy to soccer, Israel is becoming a pariah on the global stage

By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — Israel is becoming increasingly isolated on the world stage as the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza continue, with the backlash seeping into economic, cultural and sporting arenas. International condemnation has soared since Israel announced a ground assault on Gaza City and conducted an unprecedented strike against Hamas leadership

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Marine veteran in custody after 3 killed, at least 8 injured in shooting at a waterfront bar in North Carolina, officials say

By Hanna Park, Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — A 40-year-old Marine veteran who pulled up to a waterfront North Carolina bar by boat fatally shot three people Saturday night, authorities say, shattering the peaceful atmosphere of a community rarely touched by violent crime. Out-of-towners were enjoying the warm weather and music on an outdoor deck

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Israeli police advised citizens to "remain vigilant" as hundreds allegedly received recruitment calls from Iranian intelligence on Saturday.

Hundreds of Israelis receive recruitment calls from Iranian intelligence, police say

By Dana Karni and Catherine Nicholls, CNN (CNN) — Hundreds of Israeli citizens have received calls from Iran’s intelligence service in attempts to recruit them, the country’s police force said Saturday. “Hundreds of citizens” reported that they received phone calls from an unknown number on Saturday morning, Israel Police said in a statement. When they

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