Middle East

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

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Thousands flock to priestly blessing held at Jerusalem's Western Wall

Thousands of Jewish worshipers gathered at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Monday to attend a special 'Priestly Blessing' prayer during the holiday of Passover.

02/04/2018

Syria

The Syrian Army claims it has taken control of eastern Ghouta, one of the last pockets of rebel resistance

After a deal was brokered on Sunday rebel fighters could be seen boarding buses to take them away from the area

02/04/2018

Syria

Rebel group surrenders, Syrian state media claim

Jaish al Islam said to have given up arms in return for safe passage.

02/04/2018

Gaza

Israel rejects UN call for inquiry into Gaza killings

Catholic officials and Palestinians show solidarity with victims and their families of last Friday's violence in Gaza

02/04/2018

Turkey

Netanyahu & Erdogan trade verbal blows over Gaza

Relations between Israel and Turkey deteriorate further after violence on Gaza border.

01/04/2018

Syria

‘Deal agreed’ to get wounded out of rebel-held Douma to northern Syria

Reports say a deal has been struck to remove critically injured people from the last rebel bastion near Damascus, which is surrounded by the Syrian army.

01/04/2018