Turkey dismisses Assad’s tirade, says withdrawal from Syria 'unimaginable' now Turkey's defense minister says withdrawal of Turkish troops from Syria would be "unimaginable" before his country’s national security concerns are addressed. Turkey
Analysis Israelis to make Ukraine pilgrimage despite risk of Russian attacks Despite the raging war, thousands of Israeli Breslow Hassidim and other pilgrims are determined to spend the Jewish New Year in the Ukrainian city of Uman. By Rina Bassist In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs
Manchester United expected to close $9.15B sale to Qatari royal Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Jim Ratcliffe, CEO of UK-based petrochemicals company INEOS, have been competing to buy the soccer team. Qatar
Analysis Palestinian president fires West Bank governors as PA's unpopularity grows The Palestinian Authority is unpopular in the West Bank and elections have not been held in nearly two decades, while Islamist rival Hamas’ support is rising in the occupied Palestinian territory. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
