The vote is expected to be a referendum on Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's tenure and his pledge to be more inclusive of Iraq's Sunni minority

Iranian official denies Tehran behind attack: 'We're not in Syria' ■ 'Diplomacy cannot help Iran, resistance only way to confront enemies,' Revolutionary Guard says

The Russian 'Bear' bombers were flying in international airspace

At least 15 killed in Tuesday strike; death toll from Thursday strikes rises from 23 to 27, Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says

AP says Netanyahu answered some policy questions and shook hands with Emirati Ambassador to U.S. Otaiba

Kerem Shalom will open only for humanitarian cases

Reports: Israel fired 7 missiles ■ Explosions heard in Strip's north ■ Attack comes after Israel closed Gaza's only goods crossing

The development brings the death toll of Friday's protests up to two