Middle East

Middle East

‘Missed opportunity’: Syria talks round concludes with no ‘real negotiations’

UN mediator Staffan de Mistura says he is looking for new ideas to revive peace talks (AFP) A round..

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Qatar blockade taking toll on ordinary citizens: Amnesty

Families are being torn apart by the rift between Qatar and some other Gulf Arab states that began s..

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Arabic press review: Israeli forces arrest and beat man with Down’s syndrome

The 29-year-old man said he was beaten by the Israeli army, in the occupied city of Hebron, in the W..

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US to present evidence Iran arming rebels

The evidence, including missile components, is expected to be presented to reporters at Defense Inte..

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Tensions high since Trump declared Jerusalem the capital of Israel

The crossings being closed, Kerem Shalom and Erez, are the only two on the Israeli border left. Kere..

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Greek anarchists target Saudi embassy over Yemen conflict

A Greek anarchist group threw paint at Saudi Arabia's embassy in Athens at dawn on Thursday to ..

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US calls for anti-Iran coalition as it presents Yemen weapons evidence

US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley unveils previously classified information intending ..

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Muslim leaders demand East Jerusalem becomes Palestinian capital

The group of mostly Muslim leaders had called an extraordinary meeting in Istanbul to discuss US Pre..

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British troops breached conventions in Iraq, rules high court

A human rights firm declared victory for Iraqi civilians subjected to ‘inhuman and degrading treatme..

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Istanbul to change names of up to 200 streets that have Gulen-linked words

One Gulen street will now we named after Omer Halisdemir, a Turkish soldier killed in the coup (scre..