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Saudi: 'Too early' to reopen Syria embassyRiyadh will not reopen embassy in Damascus until progress is made on Syria peace process, Adel al-Jubeir says.

           Opinion

Trump's 'ultimate deal' faces ultimate failure   by Bill Law 

          Iraq

Gov't formation in Iraq Kurdish region closer after KDP-PUK deal        02:35  Middle East

Hundreds in Syria's Baghouz 'surrender' amid slowdown in fighting      02:35  Middle East

Syria rebels slow down battle against ISIL to protect civilians   by Zeina Khodr

            Qatar04 Mar 2019 11:41 GMT

Qatar FM: Doha buying S-400s 'not anyone's business'Sheikh Mohammad hits out at Saudi 'opposition' while also discussing Syria, Libya with his Russian counterpart.

       Jamal Khashoggi04 Mar 2019 11:40 GMT

Khashoggi's body believed burned at Saudi consul's homeNew documentary says Turkish investigators also found traces of Khashoggi's blood on walls of the Saudi consul's office.

  02:15     Djibouti04 Mar 2019 10:46 GMT

Modern life fails to intrude on Djibouti's 'White Gold' minersHome to more than six million tonnes of salt, camel caravans still take the precious resource to Ethiopia. 

       Middle East04 Mar 2019 10:21 GMT

Renowned Egyptian photojournalist released from prisonMahmoud Abu Zeid, better known as Shawkan, was arrested while covering a crackdown on anti-military protests in 2013.

       Opinion04 Mar 2019 09:19 GMT

How Netanyahu's embrace of the Israeli far right unmasked ZionismThe Israeli political elite has long tried to cover up its fascist views and practices. Today it no longer cares to.

 by Tony Greenstein

        Israeli–Palestinian conflict04 Mar 2019 09:00 GMT

Israeli army, settlers 'routinely harass' Nablus studentsWest Bank school's staff documented 65 Israeli violations during first semester, at least three more since January 24.

       Russia04 Mar 2019 08:44 GMT

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to hold talks in Qatar Russian state media said Lavrov will focus on energy, investment and regional issues, including Syria and Palestine.

        Israeli–Palestinian conflict04 Mar 2019 07:32 GMT

US shuts Jerusalem consulate, downgrades Palestinian missionPalestinian leaders see the decision as another move against them by US President Donald Trump's administration.

  05:13      Israeli–Palestinian conflict04 Mar 2019 07:21 GMT

Israeli soldiers kill two Palestinians after alleged car-rammingOne Palestinian wounded in shooting after what the Israeli army described as a ramming attack in the occupied West Bank.

       Syria's War04 Mar 2019 07:10 GMT

Rebels attack Syrian army posts to avenge civilian deathsMilitary says 'a number of' soldiers were killed in attacks by 'terrorists' and bad weather made the attacks easier.

       Al-Aqsa Mosque04 Mar 2019 02:32 GMT

Israel bans top Palestinian Waqf officials from Al-AqsaMove follows Waqf Council's decision to defy a 16-year Israeli ban and reopen the Bab al-Rahma building in Al-Aqsa.

       Algeria03 Mar 2019 21:07 GMT

Bouteflika confirms bid for fifth term amid ongoing protestsAlgerian president's campaign manager files official papers but says he will call a fresh vote if reelected in April.

  02:40     Algeria03 Mar 2019 19:27 GMT

Bouteflika pledges not to serve full term if re-electedAiling leader vows to organise a 'national conference' that will set a date for early polls which he will not contest.

  01:49     Gaza03 Mar 2019 17:16 GMT

Egypt allows Mecca-bound Palestinians to exit besieged Gaza StripFor first time since 2014, some 800 Palestinians are permitted to leave for Umrah pilgrimage via the Rafah crossing.

       Syria's War03 Mar 2019 16:29 GMT

Fierce fighting as SDF pounds last ISIL-held pocket in SyriaUS-backed forces slowly advance in Baghouz village with artillery fire and air raids as ISIL attempts to retaliate.

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