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World / Middle East

Iraqi PM asks for help rebuilding, resettling displaced 18 Jan 2017 - 03:49 pm
Iraqis walk past an Islamic State (IS) group sign in the newly liberated part of eastern Mosul on January 17, 2017, during an ongoing military operation against the jihadists.   AFP / Dimitar DILKOFF
Top Iraq commander announces 'liberation' of east Mosul 18 Jan 2017 - 03:44 pm
Civilians leave the city to escape from clashes during a battle with Islamic State militants, in al-Zirai district in Mosul, Iraq, January 18, 2017. REUTERS/Muhammad Hamed
17 IS terrorists neutralized in north Syria 18 Jan 2017 - 11:38 am
Photo: AA.
US confirms four strikes on al-Bab 18 Jan 2017 - 11:12 am
Photo: AA.
Palestine’s Salah declines invitation to meet Israel PM 18 Jan 2017 - 10:40 am
Photo: AA.
Palestinian killed after alleged stabbing attempt 18 Jan 2017 - 10:34 am
Photo: AA.
Iraqi army announces fresh gains in battle for Mosul 17 Jan 2017 - 07:29 pm
A military vehicle of Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service (CTS) forces is seen at the site of car bomb attack during a battle with Islamic State militants in Andalus neighborhood of Mosul, Iraq, January 17, 2017. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani
Istanbul nightclub suspect 'trained in Afghanistan' 17 Jan 2017 - 03:10 pm
The alleged attacker of Reina nightclub, who is identified as Abdulgadir Masharipov, is seen after he was caught by Turkish police in Istanbul, Turkey, late January 16, 2017, in this photo provided by Dogan News Agency. Dogan News Agency (DHA)/via REUTERS
Iraqis who escaped Islamic State grapple with trauma 17 Jan 2017 - 02:46 pm
(File photo) A displaced woman who was rescued after being kidnapped by Islamic State militants, gestures at Khazer camp, Iraq, December 20, 2016. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Syria talks in Astana meant to 'consolidate' ceasefire: Lavrov 17 Jan 2017 - 02:10 pm
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks during the annual press conference at the Russia Foreign Ministry Conference Hall in Moscow, Russia, on January 17, 2017. ( Sefa Karacan - Anadolu Agency )
Iraqi forces push into IS-held pocket in Mosul 17 Jan 2017 - 01:57 pm
A demining expert from the Iraqi army points his weapon towards a locked door as he searches for booby-trapped buildings in eastern Mosul on January 16, 2017, during an ongoing military operation against Islamic State (IS) group jihadists.  AFP / Dimitar
Istanbul nightclub attacker from Uzbekistan, admits guilt: governor 17 Jan 2017 - 10:36 am
(FILES) This file photo released by the Turkish police and taken from Dogan News Agency on January 2, 2017 shows the main suspect in the Reina nightclub rampage one day after a gunman killed 39 people, including many foreigners, in an attack at an upmarke
Turkish police capture suspected New Year's nightclub attacker in Istanbul 17 Jan 2017 - 08:37 am
 Police officers take security measures as Abdulgadir Masharipov the main suspect behind the deadly attack on an Istanbul nightclub during new year's celebrations was captured during a police operation on a residence in Istanbul's Esenyurt district on Jan
Palestine decries UK & Aussie reservations on Paris meet 16 Jan 2017 - 11:57 pm
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Turkish cargo jet crashes in Kyrgyzstan: 37 dead 16 Jan 2017 - 11:34 pm
Rescue personnel work at the wreckage of a Turkish cargo plane after it crashed in the village of Dacha-Suu outside Bishkek, yesterday.
Palestinian killed in West Bank clashes with Israeli army: ministry 16 Jan 2017 - 07:06 pm
FILE PHOTO: A Palestinian woman lies on the ground after she was shot and wounded by Israeli security forces  at Qalandia checkpoint between Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank on December 30, 2016 (AFP /ABBAS MOMANI)
Iran fires at media drone over Tehran University 16 Jan 2017 - 05:52 pm
ILLUSTRATIVE IMAGE: AFP
Iraqi forces battle Islamic State near Tigris river in Mosul 16 Jan 2017 - 03:53 pm
Iraqi Federal police take cover near the Tigris river during a battle with Islamic State militants in the district of Yarimja in southern Mosul, Iraq, January 14, 2017. REUTERS/Alaa Al-Marjani