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Israelis adjust to the loss of Shimon Peres
Israelis are adjusting to the loss of one of their elder statesmen as preparations began for the funeral of former president Shimon Peres.Israelis are adjusting to the loss of one of their elder statesmen as preparations began for the funeral of former president Shimon Peres.
Syrian opposition group calls on Cairo for help to resolve the civil war
The Cairo Conference for Syrian Opposition delegation is in talks with Egypt to try to convince the Arabic power to have more involvement in efforts to resolve the Syrian civil…The Cairo Conference for Syrian Opposition delegation is in talks with Egypt to try to convince the Arabic power to have more involvement in efforts to resolve the Syrian civil…
Shimon Peres and the Oslo Accord
Twenty three years ago, on 13 September in Washington DC there was widespread euphoria.Twenty three years ago, on 13 September in Washington DC there was widespread euphoria.
More than 1000 attend funeral of slain Jordanian writer
Nahed Hattar was to stand trial after sharing on social media a cartoon image seen as insulting Islam. He was shot by a former Muslim preacher on the steps of the courthouse on Sunday.Nahed Hattar was to stand trial after sharing on social media a cartoon image seen as insulting Islam. He was shot by a former Muslim preacher on the steps of the courthouse on Sunday.
Palestinians express mixed reactions over death of Shimon Peres
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was one of many world leaders to pay tribute to the late Shimon Peres, whom he hailed as “a man of peace.Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was one of many world leaders to pay tribute to the late Shimon Peres, whom he hailed as “a man of peace.
Turkey may need to build new courts as arrests reach 32,000 since failed coup
Turkey may have to build new courthouses to cope with the thousands of prosecutions over July’s failed coup, the country’s Justice minister has said.Turkey may have to build new courthouses to cope with the thousands of prosecutions over July’s failed coup, the country’s Justice minister has said.
Air strikes hit two hospitals in eastern Aleppo
Monitors say Syria's government and its Russian backers have stepped up air attacks on rebel-held parts of the city since the end of a ceasefire last week.Monitors say Syria's government and its Russian backers have stepped up air attacks on rebel-held parts of the city since the end of a ceasefire last week.
Drone footage shows damage in besieged Aleppo
This bird’s eye footage illustrates the extent of the damage in eastern Aleppo, after a ceasefire collapsed in Syria last week.This bird’s eye footage illustrates the extent of the damage in eastern Aleppo, after a ceasefire collapsed in Syria last week.
Israeli cabinet holds minute's silence for Peres
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led his cabinet in a minute’s silence following the death of former Israeli President and Prime Minister Shimon…Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has led his cabinet in a minute’s silence following the death of former Israeli President and Prime Minister Shimon…
Egypt migrant boat sinking: number of dead surpasses 200
At least 33 more bodies have been recovered from a migrant boat which sank off the Egyptian coast last week, raising the confirmed number of dead to 202.At least 33 more bodies have been recovered from a migrant boat which sank off the Egyptian coast last week, raising the confirmed number of dead to 202.
"A light has gone out": world leaders mourn Shimon Peres
US President Barack Obama called him "the essence of Israel itself."US President Barack Obama called him "the essence of Israel itself."
Shimon Peres: A hawk and a dove
After a political career lasting almost 70 years, impressions of Shimon Peres remain mixed, especially in Israel… and for good reason.After a political career lasting almost 70 years, impressions of Shimon Peres remain mixed, especially in Israel… and for good reason.
Shimon Peres, former Israeli president and Nobel laureate, dies at 93
Peres died in hospital on Wednesday, two weeks after a stroke.Peres died in hospital on Wednesday, two weeks after a stroke.
Boris Johnson ditches insults and talks 'jumbo' trade deals in Turkey
The UK's foreign minister on a trip to Ankara has focused on future ties, putting aside previous negative comments about Turkey during the EU referendum campaign.The UK's foreign minister on a trip to Ankara has focused on future ties, putting aside previous negative comments about Turkey during the EU referendum campaign.
Aleppo: four-front ground offensive
Pro-Syrian government forces attacked rebel-held areas of Aleppo on four fronts on Tuesday.Pro-Syrian government forces attacked rebel-held areas of Aleppo on four fronts on Tuesday.
Shimon Peres said to be "close to death"
The 93-year-old was taken into hospital after a major stroke two weeks ago. His condition was improving until he had a severe setback on Tuesday, according to Israeli media.The 93-year-old was taken into hospital after a major stroke two weeks ago. His condition was improving until he had a severe setback on Tuesday, according to Israeli media.
Russia slams US rhetoric for rising tensions over Aleppo
The Syrian military announced a new offensive against the city of Aleppo on Monday .The Syrian military announced a new offensive against the city of Aleppo on Monday .
Help finally arrives for some besieged Syrian towns
Aid convoys have reached some besieged areas of Syria where hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped.Aid convoys have reached some besieged areas of Syria where hundreds of thousands of civilians are trapped.
Jordanians condemn slaying of cartoonist Nahed Hattar
Jordanians have condemned the killing of a writer who was shot outside the court where he was standing trial.Jordanians have condemned the killing of a writer who was shot outside the court where he was standing trial.
Attack and counter-attacks continue in the battle for Aleppo
There has been no let up in the battle for Aleppo and surrounding areas.There has been no let up in the battle for Aleppo and surrounding areas.
UN chief pledges help on talks to reunify Cyprus
United Nations chief Ban Ki-Moon has promised to lend his support to rival Cypriot leaders as they engage in complex talks aimed at reunifying the divided island…United Nations chief Ban Ki-Moon has promised to lend his support to rival Cypriot leaders as they engage in complex talks aimed at reunifying the divided island…
Russia accused at UN of 'barbarism' and 'war crimes' in Syria
There was a bitter war of words on Sunday at a specially-convened meeting of the UN Security Council over Syria – as diplomatic efforts to broker peace give way to…There was a bitter war of words on Sunday at a specially-convened meeting of the UN Security Council over Syria – as diplomatic efforts to broker peace give way to…
'Hands off our shorts': Women rally in Turkey after brutal assault
Donning shorts and defending their right to dress as they please, women’s rights advocates in Turkey have rallied in defence of a nurse, attacked on a bus in Istanbul this month by a man who reportedlDonning shorts and defending their right to dress as they please, women’s rights advocates in Turkey have rallied in defence of a nurse, attacked on a bus in Istanbul this month by a man who reportedl
Syria: UN's Ban Ki-moon 'appalled by chilling military escalation' in Aleppo
The death toll in Aleppo is said to have risen above 200 in just two days, provoking a strong reaction from United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.The death toll in Aleppo is said to have risen above 200 in just two days, provoking a strong reaction from United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Syria: Assad forces tighten grip on Aleppo
Russian-backed Syrian forces seized strategic territory to the north of Aleppo on Saturday, marking the first major ground advance of an offensive to retake rebel-held zones and bring the entire cityRussian-backed Syrian forces seized strategic territory to the north of Aleppo on Saturday, marking the first major ground advance of an offensive to retake rebel-held zones and bring the entire city
Toddler and a little girl rescued from rubble in Aleppo
Amateur video shows a baby boy and a little girl being rescued from the rubble in Aleppo, after the Syrian city is hit by a wave of heavy air strikes.Amateur video shows a baby boy and a little girl being rescued from the rubble in Aleppo, after the Syrian city is hit by a wave of heavy air strikes.
American-Russian Syrian diplomacy gets bogged down as bombs fall on Aleppo
Russia and the United States continue their stumbling diplomacy over Syria on the margins of the UN General Assembly, with little sign of progress.Russia and the United States continue their stumbling diplomacy over Syria on the margins of the UN General Assembly, with little sign of progress.
Russian aid reaches Aleppo
Following heavy airstrikes, which killed 90 people, reportedly involving Russian jets, Russian humanitarian aid is being distributed in parts of Aleppo.Following heavy airstrikes, which killed 90 people, reportedly involving Russian jets, Russian humanitarian aid is being distributed in parts of Aleppo.
Road rage on Istanbul bus leaves 11 in hospital
The latest example of road rage comes from Turkey, where an argument between a passenger and the driver on an Istanbul bus got out of hand, leaving 11 people…The latest example of road rage comes from Turkey, where an argument between a passenger and the driver on an Istanbul bus got out of hand, leaving 11 people…
Syria: Unprecedented airstrikes hit Aleppo killing over 90
The Syrian Army’s offensive in rebel-held eastern-Aleppo is said to have been the heaviest in months.The Syrian Army’s offensive in rebel-held eastern-Aleppo is said to have been the heaviest in months.