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Russia calls eight-hour 'humanitarian pause' in Aleppo
Moscow says bombing will stop in the Syrian city on Thursday to allow civilians and rebels to leave. The US dismisses the move.Moscow says bombing will stop in the Syrian city on Thursday to allow civilians and rebels to leave. The US dismisses the move.
EU says Russia's Aleppo attacks 'may amount to war crimes'
EU foreign ministers urged Russia and Syria to end their bombing of Aleppo, warning the attacks “may amount to war crimes.EU foreign ministers urged Russia and Syria to end their bombing of Aleppo, warning the attacks “may amount to war crimes.
Watch: Boy left hanging from bomb-hit building in Aleppo is rescued
This is the moment rescuers saved a boy left hanging precariously after more bombing in besieged Aleppo.This is the moment rescuers saved a boy left hanging precariously after more bombing in besieged Aleppo.
'Family of 14' killed in Russian strike on Aleppo, say White Helmets
The rescue service operating in rebel-held areas of Syria claims an airstrike by Russian jets killed a large family in Aleppo.The rescue service operating in rebel-held areas of Syria claims an airstrike by Russian jets killed a large family in Aleppo.
Sagan retains world road race title
Peter Sagan became the first rider since 2007 to retain his world championship road race title when he perfectly timed his sprint in Doha on Sunday.Peter Sagan became the first rider since 2007 to retain his world championship road race title when he perfectly timed his sprint in Doha on Sunday.
Suicide blast kills 3 police officers in southern Turkey
At least three police officers have been killed and several people wounded in a suicide bombing in the Turkish city of Gaziantep.At least three police officers have been killed and several people wounded in a suicide bombing in the Turkish city of Gaziantep.
Prophesied apocalypse a 'myth' as Dabiq recaptured from ISIL
The prophesied “apocalyptic battle” for Dabiq did not come to fruition as Turkey-backed Syrian rebels rout ISIL from the village The ISIL stronghold near the Turkish border in northern Syria has beenThe prophesied “apocalyptic battle” for Dabiq did not come to fruition as Turkey-backed Syrian rebels rout ISIL from the village The ISIL stronghold near the Turkish border in northern Syria has been
Houthi rebels launch missiles on US warship in Yemen
An American warship has been targeted by Houthi missile attacks in Yemen.An American warship has been targeted by Houthi missile attacks in Yemen.
Dideriksen claims surprise World Road Race title
Denmark’s Amalie Dideriksen stunned the big guns to win the elite women’s road race world title in Doha on Saturday.Denmark’s Amalie Dideriksen stunned the big guns to win the elite women’s road race world title in Doha on Saturday.
Egypt temporarily opens Rafah border crossing
People living in Gaza have been allowed to cross into Egypt for the first time in almost 40 days.People living in Gaza have been allowed to cross into Egypt for the first time in almost 40 days.
Turkey-backed rebels begin assault on ISIL at prophesied 'apocalypse' site
Fighters begin operations to reclaim the Syrian town of Dabiq, an ideological centre point seen as the location of Doomsday.Fighters begin operations to reclaim the Syrian town of Dabiq, an ideological centre point seen as the location of Doomsday.
Footage shows extent of bomb damage in eastern Aleppo
Images from the rebel-held east of Aleppo show the extent of the destruction caused by pro-Assad airstrikes.Images from the rebel-held east of Aleppo show the extent of the destruction caused by pro-Assad airstrikes.
UNESCO moves to calm tensions with Israel
The UN’s cultural agency UNESCO has moved to try to calm tensions with Israel after the country’s cut cooperation with it on Friday.The UN’s cultural agency UNESCO has moved to try to calm tensions with Israel after the country’s cut cooperation with it on Friday.
Turkey's holiday resort of Antalya hit by rocket attack
Turkey’s holiday resort of Antalya has reportedly been hit by a triple rocket attack.Turkey’s holiday resort of Antalya has reportedly been hit by a triple rocket attack.
Israel suspends cooperation with UNESCO
Israel has suspended cooperation with UNESCO.Israel has suspended cooperation with UNESCO.
Assad: Saudis offered aid in exchange for cutting ties between Syria and Iran
President Bashar al-Assad has said that Saudi Arabia offered to help his regime if they denounced Iran.President Bashar al-Assad has said that Saudi Arabia offered to help his regime if they denounced Iran.
Israel angered by UNESCO decision on holy site
UNESCO has renewed a resolution criticising Israel for restricting Muslim access to a holy site in east Jerusalem, a move which has angered Israel.UNESCO has renewed a resolution criticising Israel for restricting Muslim access to a holy site in east Jerusalem, a move which has angered Israel.
Airstrikes intensify in Aleppo, ahead of US-Russia peace talks
Rescue workers say at least 150 people have been killed in the eastern rebel-held sector of the city in the last few days.Rescue workers say at least 150 people have been killed in the eastern rebel-held sector of the city in the last few days.
US 'destroys three Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen' in retaliation for attacks on Navy
The US says it has destroyed three radar sites in Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen. The rebel group denies provoking the strikes.The US says it has destroyed three radar sites in Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen. The rebel group denies provoking the strikes.
US destroyer targeted again in failed missile attack off Yemen
A US Navy destroyer has been targeted in a failed missile attack from rebel-controlled territory in Yemen, according to US officials.A US Navy destroyer has been targeted in a failed missile attack from rebel-controlled territory in Yemen, according to US officials.
France, Germany and Italy urge Russia to stop bombing Aleppo
Senior EU ministers condemn Russia's role in Aleppo - but say the priority is to stop the bombing, not impose sanctions on Moscow.Senior EU ministers condemn Russia's role in Aleppo - but say the priority is to stop the bombing, not impose sanctions on Moscow.
Martin wins record-equaling fourth world time trial title
The German team erupted into wild celebrations when Tony Martin found out he had done enough to win a career fourth time trial world title.The German team erupted into wild celebrations when Tony Martin found out he had done enough to win a career fourth time trial world title.
Dubai vies to be halal hub
The growth of halal food and lifestyle products is a focus of the Global Islamic Economy Summit in Dubai, presents huge business opportunity.The growth of halal food and lifestyle products is a focus of the Global Islamic Economy Summit in Dubai, presents huge business opportunity.
'Dozens dead' in renewed Aleppo airstrikes
In what has been described as the heaviest bombardment in days by Russian planes, at least 50 civilians were killed in Tuesday’s air strikes on rebel-held parts of Aleppo and nearby villages, accordinIn what has been described as the heaviest bombardment in days by Russian planes, at least 50 civilians were killed in Tuesday’s air strikes on rebel-held parts of Aleppo and nearby villages, accordin
Anger between Turkey and Iraq ahead of battle for Mosul
Just weeks ahead of an expected push led-by Iraqi troops to retake the ISIL-held city of Mosul and tensions have risen between Turkey and Iraq.Just weeks ahead of an expected push led-by Iraqi troops to retake the ISIL-held city of Mosul and tensions have risen between Turkey and Iraq.
Amber Neben wins second UCI Women's Time Trial title
Amber Neben grabs Gold at the UCI Road Race Championships in QatarAmber Neben grabs Gold at the UCI Road Race Championships in Qatar
Russian jets 'resume heavy Aleppo bombing'
After several days of relative calm in Aleppo, Russian jets resumed heavy bombardment of rebel-held areas on Tuesday, according to a rebel official and a British-based monitoring…After several days of relative calm in Aleppo, Russian jets resumed heavy bombardment of rebel-held areas on Tuesday, according to a rebel official and a British-based monitoring…
Arab Fashion Week introduces 'ready-couture'
The 3rd edition of Arab Fashion Week (AFW) has come to a close in Dubai.The 3rd edition of Arab Fashion Week (AFW) has come to a close in Dubai.
The heartbreaking reality of child marriage
It’s the magic moment that people will remember for the rest of their lives – the day they pledge their undying love for each other in front of their nearest and…It’s the magic moment that people will remember for the rest of their lives – the day they pledge their undying love for each other in front of their nearest and…
Jerusalem: Yom Kippur observed under heightened security
Yom Kippur is being observed under heightened security in Jerusalem.Yom Kippur is being observed under heightened security in Jerusalem.