Roundup of Israeli Palestinian clashes across Jerusalem and West Bank
Violence spreads beyond Jerusalem's walls as eight Palestinians are shot in the West Bank and Israeli police suffer firebomb injuries. Israeli leaders mobilize border police reservists to bolster security near the holy sites. One Israeli civilian has been killed since Sunday. In the West Bank protests erupt after Friday prayers with tear gas and water cannon used against stone-throwing youths. Palestinian Red Crescent reports eight seriously hurt by live rounds. Two Palestinians wounded throwing firebombs at Rachel's Tomb in Bethlehem.
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U S and Russia Hold Talks on War in Syria
U S Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held a 50 minute call the first high level military dialogue in over a year as Moscow increases its Syria buildup. They discuss avoiding missteps amid ongoing coalition airstrikes against Islamic State and Russia's support for Assad.
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Migrants trapped as EU border blocks rise in Balkans
Migrants pressed by border closures across Croatia Hungary and Slovenia face shifting routes toward western Europe. Croatia overwhelmed by arrivals with 17 089 in three days and begins bus transfers to Hungary while urging migrants to move on. EU-wide asylum policy failures spotlight a lack of coordinated reception.
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Pope Francis Begins Historic Cuba Trip
Pope Francis arrives in Havana marking the start of a nine day visit that will also take him to Washington New York and Philadelphia. He helped spur the US Cuba rapprochement and may press for lifting the trade embargo and reopening Catholic schools.
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Friend of Dylann Roof associate indicted in Charleston case
Joey Meek, 21, is indicted on federal charges for failing to report Dylann Roof’s plans to shoot church members and for lying to the FBI after the Charleston massacre. He pleaded not guilty, bond set at 100000 dollars, and faces possible years in prison if convicted. Prosecutors may seek his testimony against Roof to establish premeditation.
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