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Syria war: Cessation of hostilities comes into effect
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Syria ceasefire begins, Damascus says will last 7 days
The Russian and US-brokered nationwide ceasefire in Syria has come into effect, beginning at 7pm Damascus time (16:00 GMT). The Russian Defense Ministry says Moscow will continue airstrikes targeting terrorists.
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Islamic State: Abu Muhammad al-Adnani 'killed in Aleppo'
One of the longest-serving and most prominent leaders of so-called Islamic State (IS) has been killed in Syria, IS-affiliated media say.
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Uber suspends services in Abu Dhabi
Taxi-hailing company Uber has suspended its service in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
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Syria war: US warns over Turkish-Kurdish violence
The US says fighting between Turkey, pro-Turkish rebels and Kurdish-aligned forces in northern Syria is "unacceptable" and must stop.
Israel shells Syria after stray mortar crosses into its territory
The IDF says it has attacked a Syrian Army launch site near Israel’s border in the Golan Heights, after a Syrian mortar landed inside Israeli territory. The initial incident produced no casualties or damage, according to Israeli media.
'Nearly 18,000 died' in Syria prisons
Nearly 18,000 people have died in government prisons in Syria since the beginning of the uprising in 2011, according to Amnesty International.
Palestinian stabs Israeli soldier in West Bank: army
Most of the Palestinians killed were carrying out knife, gun or car-ramming attacks, Israeli authorities say.
Ahmadinejad to Obama: You still have time to fix ‘bitter past' & return $2bn to Iran
The message, which Ahmadinejad said “is by no means of political nature,” goes on to mention years of “oppression and cruelty by different American governments” against Iran.
Emirates plane bursts into flames on emergency landing at Dubai International Airport
AN Emirates commercial plane with 300 passengers and crew caught fire as it made an emergency landing at Dubai International Airport after a flight from India.
Russian helicopter on Aleppo aid mission shot down, all 5 aboard dead
A Russian Mi-8 helicopter has been shot down by ground fire in Syria following delivery of humanitarian supplies to Aleppo, the Defense Ministry said. Three crew and two officers from Russia's Reconciliation Center died, according to a Kremlin statement.
Post-coup, Turkey’s Erdogan seeks to tighten grip on country
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday said he wanted to introduce constitutional changes to bring the Turkish spy agency and military chief of staff directly under his control as he seeks to tighten his grip on the country after the failed coup.
Massive anti-US rally staged at NATO Incirlik air base in Turkey (VIDEO, PHOTOS)
A crowd has been protesting near the Incirlik military base in Adana, Turkey. The facility houses US and NATO forces. The demonstrators are calling for the closure of the base, where arrests and searches were made in connection with the failed coup.
Turkey orders shutdown of over 130 media outlets, dismisses 2,400 military personnel – broadcaster
Turkish authorities ordered the closure of more than 130 media outlets on Wednesday in a crackdown following July’s failed coup, Reuters reports, citing CNN Turk. Some 2,400 military personnel were also sacked in the Turkish government’s latest move.
Palestinian Authority aims to sue Britain for 1917 Balfour Declaration to remove Arabs
Britain is responsible for all Israeli war crimes since 1948 because it created the 1917 mandate which saw Arabs removed from their land to make way for the state of Israel, a top Palestinian diplomat has said.
Turkey detains key aide to US-based 'coup mastermind' Gulen
Turkey's authorities have detained the "right hand" of US-based Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen, who President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused of masterminding the failed coup attempt, a presidency official said.
Erdogan announces 3 month state of emergency in Turkey after coup attempt
A state of emergency will be introduced in Turkey for three months following a coup attempt last week, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday.
Turkey coup sparks state of emergency
Turkey's president has declared a state of emergency for three months following Friday night's failed coup.
Turkish parliament evacuated after attack warning – media
People were evacuated from the Turkish parliament building in Ankara after news circulated that an attack was imminent, according to local media reports.
