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Iran-backed Iraqi militia, protesters breach U.S. Embassy compound

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Associated Press

Dozens of Iraqi Shiite militiamen and their supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday, smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area, prompting tear gas and sounds of gunfire, angered over deadly U.S.

Rocket attack hits near U.S. Embassy in Baghdad’s Green Zone

By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press

A rocket crashed Sunday night in the Iraqi capital’s heavily fortified Green Zone, landing less than a mile from the sprawling U.S. Embassy, an Iraqi military spokesman said.

Suspect detained after shots fired at U.S. Embassy in Turkey

By Zeynep Bilginsoy, Associated Press

Shots were fired from a moving car at the U.S. Embassy in Turkey before dawn on Monday, an attack that came during heightened tensions between the two NATO allies.

Man explodes small bomb outside US Embassy in Beijing

By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press

Photos on social media showed a large amount of smoke and police vehicles surrounding the embassy shortly after the incident. Apart from a heightened security presence, the scene outside appeared to be normal by early afternoon.

Another U.S. worker confirmed hurt by mysterious Cuba incidents

By Josh Lederman, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

Medical tests have confirmed that one additional U.S. Embassy worker has been affected by mysterious health incidents in Cuba, the State Department said, bringing the total number to 25.

Palestinians bury dead after bloodiest day in Gaza since 2014

By Fares Akram, Karin Laub, Associated Press

Thousands joined funeral processions Tuesday for some of the dozens of Palestinians killed by Israeli troops in a mass march on the Gaza border, as Israelis faced growing diplomatic fallout from the use of lethal force against unarmed protesters.

WATCH: White House addresses violence around opening of U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

By Associated Press

White House deputy press secretary Raj Shah is expected to hold a briefing at 2:00 p.m. ET today. Watch his remarks here.

Israel prepares for opening of U.S. embassy in Jerusalem

By Associated Press

As Israel marks Jerusalem Day, it is also preparing for the opening and protests of the new location of the U.S. embassy there.

What moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem means for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks

By Larisa Epatko

The U.S. Embassy opens its doors for the first time in Jerusalem on Monday, nearly six months after President Donald Trump's controversial decision to move it. We asked experts what comes next.

U.S. may move embassy to Jerusalem as early as May 2018

By Josh Lederman, Associated Press

Two Trump administration officials say the new U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem will open in May 2018 to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel declaring independence. The officials say Congress is being notified of the impending move on Friday.