AFP, DAMASCUS: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said Saturday that French policy had contributed to the “spread of terrorism” that culminated in attacks claimed by the Islamic State group which killed 128 people in Paris. In a meeting with a delegation of French lawmakers in Damascus, Assad…

AFP, NABLUS: Israeli troops razed the West Bank homes of four Palestinians accused of attacking Israelis on Saturday, pressing a controversial policy of punitive demolitions after weeks of deadly unrest. The demolitions came hours after two Israelis were shot dead in an apparent ambush near the flashpoint…

AFP, PARIS: Mourners across the globe reacted to the attacks in Paris with tears, shows of solidarity and condemnations of those who carried out the assaults…

AFP, LONDON: London’s Gatwick Airport evacuated its North Terminal and a man was arrested Saturday after the discovery of a suspect package, hours after attacks in Paris claimed by the Islamic State group killed 128 people. “Police were called at around 9.30am (0930 GMT) on Saturday following…

AFP, VIENNA: Multiple attacks in Paris claimed by Islamic State jihadists increased the pressure on some 20 countries and organisations meeting in Vienna on Saturday to overcome deep divisions and help end Syria’s civil war. Witnesses said that the gunmen who killed almost 130 people in Friday’s…