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Yemen

Hopes and fears as 48-hour ceasefire in Yemen comes into effect

The truce announced by the Saudi-led coalition aims to end 20 months of fighting, in which more than 10,000 people have died.

Egypt

Egyptian Journalists Union head sentenced to two years in jail

An Egyptian court has sentenced the head of a journalists’ union to two years in prison, a ruling condemned by rights groups.

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European Tour golfers do the mannequin challenge before DP World Tour Championship

European Tour golfers took time out from preparing for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship to take part in the mannequin challenge.

Syria

UN says aid convoy attack could be considered 'war crime'

An attack on a United Nations aid convoy in Syria in which 20 people died could be considered a ‘war crime’ by the Security Council if the perpetrators are identified, the organisation…

Turkey

When is rape not a crime? Turkey considers proposal for controversial sexual abuse law

Turkey's ruling AK Party comes under fire for proposing a law critics say legitimises rape in some cases.

Turkey

Rescue teams search for missing workers after copper mine collapse in Turkey

At least four people have been killed, while 12 are still trapped in the mine near the town of Sirvan in Siirt province.

Turkey

Three killed in Turkey copper mine collapse

A major rescue operation is underway in southeast Turkey where a copper mine collapsed on Thursday.

Sport

Westwood back from the wilderness at the Dubai World Tour Championship

Westwood back to form

Syria

Aleppo's famed cat sanctuary among recent victims in war-torn Syria

Aleppo's cat sanctuary, one of the last vestiges of life before the war, and now a symbol of the war's brutality, bombed in air strike

Turkey

Turkey detains mayor of Van and takes over three municipalities in southeast

Authorities in Turkey have detained the mayor of Van.

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Syria: amateur video shows children rushed to hospital after Aleppo air strikes

Syria’s White Helmets rush to a neighbourhood in Aleppo targeted by air strikes as injured children are treated in a field hospital, amateur video posted online…

Yemen

Deadly clashes in run-up to Yemen ceasefire

After 20 months of war, deadly clashes have continued to rage in Yemen ahead of a planned ceasefire.

Syria

Renewed airstrikes on Aleppo kill at least 20 people, including children

In Syria, government forces have pounded Aleppo for a second day, killing at least 20 people, monitors and medics say.

Yemen

Ceasefire announced from Thursday in Yemen too late for many

Yemen on the brink even if Thursday ceasefire holds

Turkey

Turkey fires another diplomatic salvo at Germany

The Turkish President has accused Berlin of not being fully committed to the fight against terrorism. Speaking before a trip to Pakistan, Recep Tayyip Erdogan also claimed to have proof of German supp

Syria

Russian planes resume intense air strikes in Syria

Russian planes have taken to the skies over Syria again after a 28-day pause targeting Islamic militant groups in Idlib and Homs.

Sport

ANOC begins 21st general assembly

The 21st General assembly of the Association of National Olympic Committees began on Tuesday in Doha.

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Drone footage shows the extent of Aleppo's destruction

Drone footage uploaded on social media by Aleppo Media Center (AMC) purports to show destroyed buildings and rubble on the streets in Al-Shaar neighbourhood in eastern Aleppo…

Egypt

Death sentence against Mohammed Mursi overturned by Egyptian court

The court of cassation overturns the death sentence pronounced in June against former president Mohammed Mursi of the Muslim Brotherhood

Syria

Russia accuses jihadists of using chemical weapons in Aleppo

Russia has called for an urgent OPCW mission to Aleppo, accusing jihadist rebels of using chemical weapons in the Syrian city.