‘The monster can come again’: Revisiting the horrors of Raqqa under IS group
In 2014 the peaceful city of Raqqa in northern Syria was proclaimed the capital of the Islamic State group’s so-called
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Hackers targeted critics of Qatar World Cup, says British investigation
Doha (AFP) — An India-based computer hacking gang targeted critics of the Qatar World Cup, an investigation by British journalists
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After maritime border deal with Israel, Lebanon looks to capitalise on underwater oil exploration
Beirut (France24) — Lebanon and Israel have signed a historic agreement demarcating a long-disputed maritime border after years of US-mediated
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‘Last chance to win’: Netanyahu eyes a return to power as polls open in Israel
France24 There are signs that some in politics are tiring of Netanyahu’s dominance. In 2021, he was ousted by an
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Netanyahu poised for comeback in Israel election, initial projections show
Jerusalem (AFP) – The party of Israel’s veteran ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu was set to come first in Tuesday’s vote, initial
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Militant leader among six Palestinians killed in Israeli West Bank raid
Jerusalem (AFP) — Six Palestinians were killed and nearly 20 others injured early Tuesday in sweeping raids by Israeli forces
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Iranian climber Rekabi gets hero’s welcome in Tehran after competing without hijab
Tehran (AFP) — An Iranian climber who caused a sensation by competing at an event abroad without a hijab was
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Gun violence on the rise in Turkey: Strict legislation often ignored
Istanbul (France24) — In Turkey, incidents of gun violence have increased by almost 75 percent since 2015, claiming the lives
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Iran prison fire death toll rises as protests over death of Mahsa Amini continue
Tehran — The judiciary confirmed on Monday that eight Iranian prisoners perished in a fire that tore through Tehran’s renowned
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EU sanctions Iranian security forces over Mahsa Amini death, protest crackdown
Tehran (AFP) — The EU on Monday sanctioned Iran’s “morality” police for the fatal beating in custody of Mahsa Amini
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