Middle East

Israel

Israel defence minister says sniper filmed shooting Palestinian ‘deserves medal’

A video shared widely on social media showing Israeli soldiers cheering as one of them shoots an apparently unarmed man in Gaza has sparked a public outcry.

10/04/2018

Syria

International Rescue Committee laments lack of accountability in Syria

The NGO also calls for more aid to be allowed in to worst hit areas of Syria

09/04/2018

Syria

Disaster in Douma - Charity says signs of chemical attack clear on the ground

Save the Children calls for inspectors to verify if chemical weapons were used in deadly attack in Damascus' eastern suburb.

09/04/2018

Destinations

What does it take to be a sustainable luxury travel brand

Our exclusive interview with Frederic Simon of Alila Hotels

09/04/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Prince faces Yemen protests at start of Europe tour

The Saudi Arabian crown prince has been greeted by protests against the war in Yemen as he arrived in Paris for the start of his European tour.

09/04/2018

Syria

Russia claims Israel behind missile strike on Syria

Several people have died in what Syrian state TV claims was a US missile attack on a major air base in the country. Washington has denied the claims.

09/04/2018

Syria

UN Security Council to meet over alleged chemical attack in Syria

At least 70 people including children are known to have died in the attack on the rebel-held town of Douma near the capital Damascus

09/04/2018

Sport

Kuka blazes trail for Kosovo at Antalya Grand Prix

Future judo star in the making one of the highlights of final day,

08/04/2018

Syria

Trump condemns suspected chemical attack in Syria

At least 70 dead after suspected gas attack in Syria. The reports cannot be independently verified and the Syrian government rejects the allegations.

08/04/2018

Turkey

Turkey: Erdogan lashes out at France warning of ‘more terror attacks’

The Turkish president appears to refer to Saturday's vehicle attack in Germany, warning France to expect more terror in his latest tirade against Paris since President Macron met a Syrian Kurdish delegation.

07/04/2018

Sport

Vedat Albayrak gives home fans a golden treat at Antalya

Our man of the day was Vedat Albayrak, who sent home fans wild, earning Turkey under 81kg gold at the Antalya Grand Prix.

07/04/2018

Syria

More civilian deaths after air strikes near Damascus in Syria

Eight civilians died Saturday while Friday, raids on Douma killed at least 40 civilians, including eight children.

07/04/2018

Gaza

Israeli-Gaza protests: Palestinian journalist killed by Israeli fire

Palestinian journalist Yasser Murtaja was killed during clashes on Friday.

07/04/2018

Sport

Catarina Costa savours her golden moment at Antalya Grand Prix

Catarina Costa defeated Kosovo’s Fjolla Kelmendi to win her first ever gold medal on the world judo tour

06/04/2018

World

Horse Power: The inside track on the 2018 Dubai World Cup

This week we’re saddling-up for an equestrian-themed show, with an exclusive interview with Bob Baffert, one of the most successful horse trainers in the world. Plus, we’ll introduce you to a horse whisperer, a man fondly referred to as the ‘Abu Dhabi Cowboy’.

06/04/2018

Israel

Death toll rises in Israel-Gaza border unrest

Gaza officials say at least seven Palestinians have been killed by Israeli gunfire and more than 1,000 wounded in clashes during protests at the border.

06/04/2018

Turkey

Four dead in Turkey university shooting

Those killed were all academics and included the assistant dean and a lecturer at Osmangazi University in Eskisehir some 250 kilometres west of Ankara

05/04/2018

Saudi Arabia

First cinema in over 35 years to open in Saudi Arabia

AMC plans to open 40 cinemas across the country over the next five years. The cinemas will not be gender segregated

05/04/2018

Israel

Israel frees migrants pending deportation as Netanyahu struggles to placate coalition partners

Prime minister's hard-right allies want forced deportations but host countries hard to find.

05/04/2018

Turkey

Euroviews. Turkey: When the path to safety for Syrians is anything but | View

The European Union must ensure apparent border security funds to Turkey are not used to "hunt down" fleeing asylum seekers, and step up aid to establish proper reception centers.

04/04/2018

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Squirrel orthopaedics

The squirrel, called Karamel, was caught in a wild animal trap in the southeastern Turkish city of Batman

04/04/2018

Syria

First football tournament played in Raqqa since ISIL insurgency

The grounds were the scene of harrowing executions during the years of insurgency by the self-proclaimed Islamic State.

04/04/2018

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Protests in Israel over Netanyahu decision to stall migrant resettlement deal

Dozens of African migrants and their Israeli supporters protested on Tuesday against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

03/04/2018

Turkey

Erdogan refuses to back down over Russian anti-aircraft missiles

Turkey and Russia make strong show of unity at joint meeting.

03/04/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi crown prince: Israel has 'right to have their own land'

Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman says Israelis are entitled to live peacefully on their own land as he compares Iran's supreme leader to Hitler

03/04/2018

Israel

Israel's UN deal: 16,000 African migrants to move to Western countries

Israel says it has reached an agreement with the United Nations which lifts the threat of deportation for thousands of Africans to unnamed African destinations. Under the deal, they will be sent to Western countries willing to take them in.

02/04/2018