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Facing settler violence, Palestinian farmers race to harvest

Israeli settlers have recently set fire to crops in the West Bank field area.

France, allies eye national measures to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say

PARIS, June 6 - France is working with several countries to step up pressure on Israel by pressing ahead with coordinated national sanctions targeting individuals linked to violence in the West Bank, three European diplomats said on Saturday.

UN blames online disinformation for protests outside Libya offices

June 5 - The United Nations said on Friday it is deeply concerned by violent protests outside its offices in Libya this week and blamed social media for fueling disinformation about the world body's work in the country.

More than 1,000 Nigerians seek return from South Africa after attacks, Nigeria says

ABUJA, June 5 - At least 1,094 Nigerians have registered interest in voluntary return from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, up from 130 previously seeking repatriation, with a joint screening process under way to determine eligibility, Nigerian foreign ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said on Friday.

UN peacekeeper killed, two wounded in shelling in Lebanon

June 4 - A Serbian U.N. peacekeeper in Lebanon died on Thursday from wounds sustained when mortar shells hit his position near Marjayoun in southeastern Lebanon late the previous night, the seventh peacekeeper killed in the country since March.

Explainer: How Trump’s ceasefires are failing to stop Middle East violence

June 4 - Residents of Gaza, south Lebanon, northern Israel and Kuwait were all under fire this week despite U.S.-arranged ceasefires supposedly in force in their regions.

Clashes break out at Belgian protest against education reforms

BRUSSELS, June 4 - Clashes broke out between protesters and police in Brussels on Thursday, as a demonstration against planned reforms to part of the country's education sector turned violent.

African migrants flee into the mountains as South Africa’s xenophobic violence surges

South Africa has seen a recent wave of anti-immigrant protests that have sometimes turned violent.

‘We need to do even more’: World Food Programme calls for greater response to Ebola outbreak

The outbreak - which was officially declared in mid-May - is unfolding amid ongoing violence, creating additional risks for aid workers and civilians.

NEA taps surveillance tech, video analytics to boost fight against rat infestations

As rats are nocturnal and tend to avoid humans, surveillance tools can help authorities better understand their behaviour and movement patterns, said the agency.

Hong Kong principal fired for swearing at security guards on Singapore school trip

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says it refused to accept the resignation of Lee Cheuk-hing, who violated the code of conduct for staff.

Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon previously agreed to a ceasefire but hostilities continued.

Italy prosecutors clear contested presidential pardon after probe

MILAN, June 3 - Italian prosecutors on Wednesday cleared a presidential pardon granted to a former showgirl, who was close to late Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, saying fresh checks found no basis to overturn the disputed clemency decision.

UK interior minister condemns violent reaction to handcuffed student's murder

British interior minister condemns violent reaction to handcuffed student’s murder

The student was handcuffed as he lay dying after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack.

Mozambique says five nationals die in South African anti-immigrant attacks

JOHANNESBURG/MAPUTO, June 2 - Mozambique said five of its citizens died in anti-immigration violence in the South African town of Mossel Bay over the weekend in the latest flare-up of xenophobic attacks.

Communities on edge as faith-based hate crimes spike across the West

From a California mosque shooting to instances of antisemitic violence in Australia and Britain, experts warn political polarisation and online extremism are fuelling a surge in faith-based hate crimes.

Malaysia's social media account ban for under-16s kicks in on Jun 1, but questions remain

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) had previously announced the social media ban on May 22, which sought to reduce youths’ exposure to harmful content on digital platforms.

T'ang Quartet co-founder and violist Lionel Tan dies at 60 after cancer battle

The Singaporean violist and founding member of the internationally acclaimed T'ang Quartet and former Singapore Symphony Orchestra musician, has died at the age of 60.

Lebanon crusader castle seized by Israel a symbol of bloody history

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, June 1 - The medieval Beaufort Castle's stone ramparts tower so far above south Lebanon that Israel could hail their capture as a strategic victory, even as it evoked the miseries of a previous occupation.