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Rubio on buying Greenland: ‘This is not a joke’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during an interview that President Trump’s wish to acquire the Arctic island Greenland is serious and rooted in national security concerns for both the rest of the world and the U.S. amid China’s interest in the region.

Today 11:47

Persepolis complete signing of Serdar Dursun

TEHRAN – Iranian football club Persepolis completed the signing of former Fenerbahce forward Serdar Dursun on Thursday night.

Today 01:34

Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Deif

The military wing of Hamas, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, announced on Thursday the death of its longtime chief of staff, Mohammed Deif, a man who eluded Israeli capture for decades and was said to move like a ghost, thus earning the moniker "The Guest" or "Deif" in Arabic.

Freed Palestinian prisoners celebrate after being released as part of a prisoners-captives swap [Raneen Sawafta/Reuters]

Today 00:48

110 Palestinians freed from Israeli jails in captive-prisoner deal

After a delay, Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners. It followed the confirmation by the Israeli military of the release of three Israelis, one male and two females, and five Thai nationals from captivity in the Gaza Strip.