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'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.
More bodies recovered from sea after Egypt migrant tragedy
Rescuers in Egypt have pulled more bodies from the sea, two days after a boat sank as it carried migrants towards Europe.Rescuers in Egypt have pulled more bodies from the sea, two days after a boat sank as it carried migrants towards Europe.
'Clash': Egyptian nail-biter is Egypt's Oscar entry
A hit in Cannes where it opened the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section, ‘Clash’ by Mohamed Diab has been selected as Egypt’s entry to the Oscars.A hit in Cannes where it opened the ‘Un Certain Regard’ section, ‘Clash’ by Mohamed Diab has been selected as Egypt’s entry to the Oscars.
Civil defence centres 'targeted' as Syrian army's Aleppo offensive intensifies
The Syrian army’s new offensive in the rebel-held east of Aleppo has intensified.The Syrian army’s new offensive in the rebel-held east of Aleppo has intensified.
Syrian Army announces new offensive in rebel-held eastern Aleppo
The Syrian Army, has announced a new offensive in the rebel-held east of Aleppo, days after a week-long ceasefire crumbled.The Syrian Army, has announced a new offensive in the rebel-held east of Aleppo, days after a week-long ceasefire crumbled.
Syria's Assad says US 'lacks will' to work with Russia to defeat terrorists
Embattled Syrian President Bashar al Assad has hit out at the US, saying it has no will to work with Russia to defeat ISIL and other groups seen as terrorist in…Embattled Syrian President Bashar al Assad has hit out at the US, saying it has no will to work with Russia to defeat ISIL and other groups seen as terrorist in…
The UN resumes aid deliveries to Syria as overnight airstrikes hit Aleppo
The United Nations has said it will resume aid operations to Syria by sending trucks to a besieged district near Damascus.The United Nations has said it will resume aid operations to Syria by sending trucks to a besieged district near Damascus.
Four people smugglers arrested in Egypt after migrant boat capsizes
Four suspected people smugglers have been arrested in Egypt after at least 42 people were killed when a boat carrying hundreds of African migrants capsized off the Egyptian…Four suspected people smugglers have been arrested in Egypt after at least 42 people were killed when a boat carrying hundreds of African migrants capsized off the Egyptian…
Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen city of Hodeidah kill 20
At least 20 civilians have been killed by an airstrike in Yemen.At least 20 civilians have been killed by an airstrike in Yemen.
Tragedy at sea as another migrant boat sinks in the Med
At least 43 people have been killed and scores more are missing after a boat carrying almost 600 migrants capsized off the coast of Egypt.At least 43 people have been killed and scores more are missing after a boat carrying almost 600 migrants capsized off the coast of Egypt.
UN to resume aid deliveries in Syria
Officials say Aleppo is not on the list of destinations for deliveries that could resume as early as Thursday.Officials say Aleppo is not on the list of destinations for deliveries that could resume as early as Thursday.
New acting Latin Patriarch for Jerusalem voices his fears for Christianity in the Middle East
The new acting Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has voiced his fears for the fate of Christians in the Middle East saying their presence in the region is under…The new acting Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has voiced his fears for the fate of Christians in the Middle East saying their presence in the region is under…
Claim and counterclaim as US and Russia row over destroyed aid convoy
The short lived truce in Syria brokered by the US and Russia is in tatters after a UN aid convoy was destroyed.The short lived truce in Syria brokered by the US and Russia is in tatters after a UN aid convoy was destroyed.
Attacker shot after storming Israeli embassy in Ankara
An Israeli official said an attacker who tried to storm the Israel embassy in the Turkish capital has been captured.An Israeli official said an attacker who tried to storm the Israel embassy in the Turkish capital has been captured.
Four medical workers killed in Syria airstrike
Four medical workers from the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations were killed overnight by an airstrike in Syria.Four medical workers from the Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations were killed overnight by an airstrike in Syria.
US accuses Russia of air strike on Syria aid convoy
The Obama administration has accused Russian forces of the airstrike on a UN aid convoy, which shattered the fragile peace agreement in Syria.The Obama administration has accused Russian forces of the airstrike on a UN aid convoy, which shattered the fragile peace agreement in Syria.
Syria ceasefire is 'not dead' insists Kerry, despite attack on aid convoy
At talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, US Secretary of State John Kerry insisted that the Syrian ceasefire is “not dead”, despite the devastating strike on a humaAt talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, US Secretary of State John Kerry insisted that the Syrian ceasefire is “not dead”, despite the devastating strike on a huma
Jordan's moderate Islamists set to make gains in parliamentary poll
Voter apathy in Jordan could be an opportunity for the country's re-branded Islamists to make gainsVoter apathy in Jordan could be an opportunity for the country's re-branded Islamists to make gains
Erdogan says US 'should not harbour a terrorist' like Gulen
The Turkish president, who is in New York for the UN General Assembly, has accused the United States of “harbouring a terrorist” by refusing to hand over the exiled cleric Fethullah…The Turkish president, who is in New York for the UN General Assembly, has accused the United States of “harbouring a terrorist” by refusing to hand over the exiled cleric Fethullah…
UN suspends all aid to Syria after convoy attack
The United Nations has suspended all aid convoys in Syria after its trucks were hit during a deadly air raid near Aleppo.The United Nations has suspended all aid convoys in Syria after its trucks were hit during a deadly air raid near Aleppo.
Muslim Brotherhood is back as Jordan goes to the polls
The people of Jordan are voting in parliamentary elections under a new system which it is claimed shows the pro-Western monarchy is bringing in democratic…The people of Jordan are voting in parliamentary elections under a new system which it is claimed shows the pro-Western monarchy is bringing in democratic…
Humanitarian aid convoy hit by air strike in Syria
An international aid convoy has been hit by an air strike while delivering aid to 78,000 people in the hard-to-reach town of Urm al-Kubra in Syria.An international aid convoy has been hit by an air strike while delivering aid to 78,000 people in the hard-to-reach town of Urm al-Kubra in Syria.
Syrian aid convoy hit by air strikes near Aleppo
An aid convoys which had been trying to reach a remote rebel-held area is hit in an airstrike - 18 of the 31 trucks are struck with many casualties reported, mostly driversAn aid convoys which had been trying to reach a remote rebel-held area is hit in an airstrike - 18 of the 31 trucks are struck with many casualties reported, mostly drivers