Middle East

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Syrian forces continue onslaught to retake key city from rebels as medical facilities again targeted in the air war.

Read more: Deadly air strikes hit two Aleppo hospitals

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Justice minister confirms arrests of almost half of the 70,000 people investigated following July's failed coup attempt.

Read more: Turkey: 32,000 jailed for links to group 'behind' coup

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Two-term president and former Tehran mayor says he is bowing to the advice of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Read more: Iran's Ahmadinejad rules out another presidential bid

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After massive aerial bombardment, Syrian forces mobilise for ground operation to "wipe out" rebels and retake key city.

Read more: Syrian troops launch major ground assault for Aleppo

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Freedom of information request on personal expenses includes how much Israeli PM pays for laundry services.

Read more: Watchdog group digs through Netanyahu's dirty laundry

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Russian-backed Syrian offensive pounds rebel-held Aleppo with hospitals running out of medicine and health workers.

Read more: Aleppo civilians pay the price as bombardment continues

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Massive EU programme will provide refugees with debit cards holding $33.50 a month to use for their daily needs.

Read more: EU to issue pre-paid cash cards for refugees in Turkey

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Egyptian leader claims criticism against the military is a "ferocious campaign against the state and the armed forces".

Read more: Sisi defends Egyptian army's economic intrusion

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At least 15 killed and 55 others wounded in a wave of deadly bombings across Iraqi capital.

Read more: Civilians killed in series of bomb blasts in Baghdad

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Mass arrest of party members over fraud allegations seek to 'de-legitimise Arab political activism'.

Read more: Israel police target Palestinian Balad party in arrests