At Security Council meeting on US settlements decision, Palestinians scoff at Washington's stance as undermining 'what is left of US credibility'

After Washington says settlements not illegal, European Union says its position 'remains unchanged'; UN Security Council to hold meeting to discuss the move

Joint statement does not condemn Turkish offensive against Kurds, nor does it call for operation to stop, only cautioning against allowing IS to regain foothold in region

But 5 countries have yet to gain support from all the body's members for a declaration; French FM calls for emergency meeting of coalition against Islamic State

World powers divided over how to handle 'alarming' humanitarian crisis in Idlib, with some 400,000 people having fled their homes in last rebel-held province

Security Council warns rising tensions can lead to war neither side can afford, orders review of UNIFIL amid Israeli concerns that Hezbollah rendering Blue Helmets ineffective

With UN set to vote Thursday on renewing UNIFIL mandate, US TV airs footage from last year showing Hezbollah terrorists attacking, setting fire to peacekeeper vehicle

Officials tell Channel 12 characteristics of bombing that killed Israeli girl indicate highly organized cell; condition of victim's wounded brother improves

Latest test comes while UN Security Council meets over Wednesday's missile launches, after Pyongyang angered by US-South Korea military drill

Decision comes hours after UN launches probe into attacks on health facilities and schools in Idlib amid three-month offensive by Assad regime and Russian warplanes