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Cyprus
Cyprus Police Arrest British Tourist Who Alleged Gang Rape
A British woman who claimed she was gang-raped in Cyprus was arrested herself on Sunday on suspicion of making a false accusation, as police released seven Israeli tourists from their custody.
The 19-year-old woman had claimed that twelve Israeli teenagers raped...
Cyprus
Twelve Israelis Held in Cyprus Over Alleged Gang Rape of British Tourist
Twelve Israeli tourists were arrested at the popular Cyprus resort of Ayia Napa on Wednesday after a British woman said that she had been raped.
State broadcaster RIK reported that the alleged rape happened early Wednesday in the hotel where...
Politics
Palestinians Protest Visit of Greek Orthodox Patriarch Accused of Selling Land to Israel
Palestinian Christians protested violently against a visit by Greek Orthodox Church Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, to the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Saturday, according to Ma'an news agency.
Theophilos III, along with several other religious and political figures,...
Cyprus
2 Israelis Arrested at Cyprus Airport for Possession of Replica Pistol
According to the CNA, the Cyprus police have arrested two Israelis at the Paphos Airport in Cyprus for having in their possession what authorities are calling a fake or "replica" pistol.
The police were aware of the travelers and their...