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LONDON: Iran’s foreign ministry on Friday rejected criticism by France, Germany, Britain and the US of its increase in uranium enrichment, saying this was part of its peaceful nuclear program. “Enrichment at 60 percent level in Iran’s enrichment centers has always been and will continue to be in accordance with the peaceful needs of the country and fully under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency,” foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani told state media.

Israel, which has been accused of meting out collective punishment on Palestinians, rejects the case at the UN court.

Israel intensifies air and ground offensive in central Gaza forcing displaced Palestinians to flee again towards south.

Istanbul: Turkish security forces have detained 32 suspects over alleged links with Daesh terrorists who were planning attacks on churches and synagogues as well as the Iraqi embassy, a security source told AFP on Friday. The Turkish Intelligence Organization (MIT) and police carried out dawn raids in nine cities including Istanbul and the capital Ankara against the group, the source said. Three of the suspects were allegedly senior members of the extremist group.

Saeed is accused by India and the US of being involved in the 2008 attacks, which killed 166 people.

Dong replaces Li Shangfu, who was fired and disappeared from public view four months ago.

As Israeli military pounds Gaza, raids occupied West Bank, Hamas says no deal on captives until 'aggression' stops.