NEW YORK -- United Nation Security Council is holding an emergency session on Friday in response to a request from eight permanent members of the council to discuss US President Donald Trump decision recent decision to move US capital to Jeruslaem.
BRUSSELS -- The European Union (EU) and Jordan stress that the status of Jerusalem concerns the entire world, and repeat their position of a two-state solution to resolve the Palestine question.
BAGHDAD -- The Iraqi Army declares the start of a new military operation in Al-Jazira region western Iraq.
BRUSSELS -- European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker announces that "sufficient progress" has been made on Brexit negotiations to enter the next phase of talks on trade and security. (end) mt