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Israel

Trump delays decision over US embassy in Tel Aviv

Donald Trump aims to go it alone and recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital this week by moving the US embassy to the contested city

Turkey

To escape from Turkey, they told their children it was a game

To make the journey to Greece easier, Tahsin told his children their escape was 'a game'.

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United Arab Emirates

UAE denies claim of Yemen missile attack

Civilians get caught up in fighting between former allies in Yemen's civil war

Israel

Thousands join "March of Shame" against corrupt politicians in Tel Avi

Every night for a year, protesters have gathered to speak out against what they see as government corruption. They are angry about a draft law, which, if passed, could prevent police from disclosing the contents of their investigations into Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Yemen

Yemen: Saudi welcome for Saleh talks offer

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has welcomed an offer of talks from its historic foe, the country's former president Ali Abdullah Saleh.

Turkey

Turkish 'Microangelo' tells tales on tiny objects

Syria

Israeli missiles 'strike Syrian military post'

Israeli missiles are reported to have hit a Syrian military post south of the capital, Damascus.

Saudi Arabia

Muslims toast Prophet Mohammad’s birthday

Countries across the Muslim world have been toasting the anniversary, except in Saudi Arabia, where it's not encouraged.

Yemen

Yemen blockade must be "completely lifted"

Humanitarian officials warn millions could die if the blockade by a Saudi-led coalition, which has been partially removed, is not completely lifted.

Turkey

Turkey slams US justice system over gold trader bribe claim

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdag called the trial a "theatre"

Turkey

Iran sanctions-busting trial

Turkish-Iranian gold-trader gives evidence in an Iran sanctions-busting trial in New York

Turkey

Men protest 'anti-Muslim' Black Friday promotion at Turkish shop

Incident sparks debate about use of US name

Turkey

Bitcoin 'not compatible with Islam', Turkey's religious authorities say

Religious affairs directorate issues ruling in response to question about virtual currencies

Syria

23 killed in Syrian regime airstrikes as peace talks face uncertainty

At least 23 people have been killed by airstrikes in Eastern Ghouta as Syrian government forces intensify their efforts to retake the rebel stronghold.

Egypt

Cairo vigil for victims of mosque attack

Carrying candles and flags, dozens of journalists came to remember the victims of Egypt's recent terrorist attack.

West Bank

Hamas refuses to give up weapons as part of reconciliation deal

A month ago the signing of a reconciliation deal in Cairo between rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah was hailed as an historic breakthrough.

Yemen

First food and aid arrives in Yemen after almost three-week-long blockage

A ship carrying some 5,500 tonnes of flour has docked in Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah. It's the first commercial ship to enter the port since a Saudi-led coaltion imposed an air, land and sea blockade in a bid to halt the flow of weapons into Yemen.

Egypt

Grief and anger in Egypt after mosque massacre

The country is reeling after the deadliest militant attack in its modern history

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