Middle East
Protests and violence around Jerusalem
A Palestinian was shot dead as he attempted a suspected knife-attack on Israeli forces just kilometres from where the US President's was visiting Jerusalem's Old City.Meanwhile, a general strike was
Trump sees ''rare opportunity'' for Middle East peace
Donald Trump has said he believes he has a ‘‘rare opportunity’‘ to bring peace to the Middle East after arriving in Israel.
West Bank walk out supports hunger-striking Palestinians in Israeli prisons
Palestinians in the West Bank and in East Jerusalem have closed all shops in a general strike in support of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails whose mass hunger strike has entered its 36th…
Turkey's coup suspects go on trial
Among the 200 defendants are President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ex-aide-de-camp and the former head of Turkey's air force
Trump touches down in Israel in search of the 'ultimate deal'
Trump in Israel for talks with Netanyahu and Abbas
Fabulous Fenerbahce end Turkey's long wait for Euroleague crown
Fenerbahce are the new Euroleague basketball champions after beating Olympiacos Piraeus in the final in Istanbul.
Erdogan back as head of AK Party
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has become the first president to lead a party since 1950. He took over the reins from Binali Yildirim, who will remain as Turkey's prime minister until elections set for 2019.
Trump tells Middle East: "Step up the fight against Islamic extremism"
The US President has called on Arab leaders to do their share to fight "Islamist extremism" in a speech that put the responsibility on the region to combat militant groups while urging unity among rel
Turkey: constitutional change sees Erdogan back at head of ruling AKP
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has returned to lead the ruling AKP – the party he founded.
Trump signs big money deals on Saudi trip
It has been a good day in the office in the desert kingdom for Donald Trump.
Syria and Russia condemn US strikes in Tanf
Russia labels US-led air strikes near Syria's border with Jordan 'unacceptable' and a violation of Syrian sovereignty.
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New US ambassador to Israel sworn in amid diplomatic row
The new US ambassador to Israel has been sworn in at a ceremony in Jerusalem.
US accuses Syria of mass murder at prison dubbed 'human slaughterhouse'
The US has accused the Syrian government of murdering inmates on mass at a military prison.
US new ambassador to Israel visits Jerusalem
It is highly unusual for a new envoy to visit the holy site just hours after arriving in Israel.
'Over 100' killed in cholera outbreak in Yemen capital Sanaa
At least 115 people have been killed by an outbreak of cholera in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, according to the local Saba news agency.
Hamas again leads Gaza boycott of Palestinian local elections
Palestinians go to the polls for the first time since 2012 today in the West Bank, again without the participation of Hamas, which is not allowing any vote in the Gaza Strip.
17 mummies found in Egypt
Archaeologists have discovered 17 mummies in a complex of catacombs in Minya province, the first discovery of its kind since 1950
30 couples celebrate simultaneous wedding in Aleppo
Thirty couples paraded through Aleppo garbed in white and military uniforms before taking their vows, in what has been described as the city’s biggest wedding celebration in six…
US arming of Syrian Kurds will dominate Turkish president's visit to Washington
Turkey's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he expects talks in Washington with Donald Trump next week will mark a new beginning in their troubled relations.
ISIL lose control of Tabqa and its dam
In a key setback for ISIL Syrian free units and the Kurds have retaken Tabqa and its dam, opening the road to the final assault on Raqqa.
14-year old neglected boy found in squalid Israeli home
Israeli police investigating why a 14 year-old was kept secluded and mostly indoors in his Hadera home said they no longer suspect the boy's parents.
Turkey: dozens detained and sought over alleged terror links
Turkish authorities detain dozens suspected of involvement in last July's failed coup attempt, following which thousands were taken into custody.
Turkish hunger strikers protest post-coup purge
An academic and a primary school teacher have been on hunger strike for over two months - they want their jobs back.
Turkey spells out conditions to blocked site Wikipedia
Wikipedia, which was blocked in Turkey two weeks ago, has been warned that its content gives the impression that Ankara supports terrorist organisations.
US-backed Syria militias 'seize Tabqa' in step towards Raqqa assault
US-backed Syrian militias say they have fully seized the town of Tabqa and the country’s largest dam from the so-called Islamic State.
Erdogan say terrorism cannot be fought with terrorists
Turkey's president has hit out at the US's decision to arm Kurdish YPG fighter in northern Syria.
Fava beans and falafel too expensive as inflation in Egypt hits 30-year high
Import-dependent Egypt has been hit by soaring inflation since it floated its currency last November as part of reform to get an IMF loan.
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Turkey brands US supplying arms to Syrian Kurds 'unacceptable'
Washington's NATO ally is outraged at President Trump's decision to arm the YPG.