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Middle East
In a time of coronavirus, Iran parades medical gear, not missiles
It was a far cry from the typical Army Day parades, which normally feature spectacles of infantry, missiles, and armoured vehicles.
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Refugee women killed in Turkish strikes on Kurdish group in Iraq
Iraq's Foreign Ministry said the attack "constituted a serious violation of international humanitarian law."
Coronavirus pandemic
Iraq suspends Reuters for report saying coronavirus cases were understated
Iraqi President Barham Salih described the decision to suspend Reuters as "regrettable".
Syrian conflict
Fleeing Syrians wary of coronavirus risk return to war-torn Idlib
As the tentative peace holds, displaced Syrians are weighing up grim options: remain in tightly packed camps or risk of getting caught in renewed bloodshed.
- by Khalil Ashawi
World politics
Netanyahu rival seeks extension in Israel coalition talks
"I believe that we are close to signing an agreement, and that with additional time an agreement can be finalised," Benny Gantz said.
Coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus threat presents ceasefire chance for five-year Yemen war
The conflict has killed more than 100,000 people and unleashed a humanitarian disaster.
- by Aziz al-Yaakoubi and Stephen Kalin
Oil
Tensions between Russia and Saudi Arabia delay oil talks
The delay came amid pressure from US President Donald Trump for OPEC+ to urgently stabilise global oil markets.
- by Rania El Gamal, Vladimir Soldatkin and Alex Lawler
Iran sanctions
Iran or its proxies planning 'sneak attack,' Trump says
US officials say they are receiving near-daily reports of "imminent" attacks planned against US-linked military or diplomatic facilities.
- by John Wagner and Louisa Loveluck
Syrian conflict
Syria downs missiles fired by Israeli warplanes
State TV said the warplanes fired the missiles towards Homs while flying in Lebanese airspace.
Iran sanctions
Iranian appeals for help could see jailed dual citizens freed
Talks held with Britain, France and Germany over the release of their citizens amid the coronavirus crisis.
- by Roland Oliphant
Coronavirus pandemic
A methanol 'cure' for coronavirus is killing Iranians
Fear of the virus, coupled with poor education standards and internet rumours, saw dozens of people made ill by drinking bootleg alcohol containing methanol.
- by Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell