Israel protests: Tens of thousands in anti-government rally
It’s the fifth week of mass protests across Israel over government plans to curb the judiciary’s powers. Protesters say the
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'I escaped abusive jungle cult – then rescued my son'
When Yisrael Amir fled the isolated sect, he brought with him tales of control, abuse and rape. Read more BBC
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Jafar Panahi: Prominent Iranian film director leaves jail
Mr Panahi has won many awards at international film festivals. They include the Berlin International Film Festival’s top prize, the
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Israel says Sudan peace deal to be signed in Washington
Sudan’s foreign ministry said Mr Cohen and Lt-Gen Burhan had “discussed means for establishing fruitful relations with Israel” and strengthening
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Iran blames Israel for Isfahan drone attack, warning of revenge
US media have quoted unnamed US officials as saying Israel carried out the attack, which Iran said involved three drones,
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Robert Malley: Iran has a clear choice on nuclear programme
The US and Europe are united in urging Iran to return to the negotiating table on an agreement to revive
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Iran dancing couple given 10-year jail sentence
The pair, both in their early 20s, were reportedly convicted for promoting corruption and propaganda. Read more BBC News Now
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Antony Blinken: Settlements hinder Israeli-Palestinian peace
The US secretary of state says there is “a shrinking horizon of hope for the Palestinians”. Read more BBC News
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'They call us garbage people': The Syrians surviving off US army waste
The war in Syria has left millions destitute and forced some to resort to US army waste for food. Read
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Jerusalem police chief on synagogue attack
District Police Commander Doron Turgeman speaks after the attack on a synagogue in East Jerusalem. Read more BBC News Now
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Egypt archaeology: Gold-covered mummy among latest discoveries
Saqqara was an active burial ground for more than 3,000 years and is a designated Unesco World Heritage Site. It
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Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in Jenin
Last year, more than 150 Palestinians were killed, nearly all by Israeli forces, while a series of Palestinian attacks targeting
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The Gaza family tending World War graves for 100 years
The Gaza War Cemetery is one of two belonging to the CWGC in this tiny Palestinian territory. It contains graves
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Egyptians offered loans to buy books as inflation soars
With book prices doubling, Egyptian authors are also being more economical in their writing. Read more BBC News Now retrieving
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Beirut blast investigator charges key figures after long suspension
Judge Tarek Bitar unexpectedly restarts his probe after a 13-month suspension amid legal challenges. Read more BBC News Now retrieving
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Israel probes death of Palestinian who was pepper-sprayed and shot
Ahmad Kahla was killed by Israeli troops after a tussle at a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank. Read more
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First woman pastor in Holy Land ordained
“Since I’ve been ordained for over 40 years, I’ve met many people who didn’t think it was possible. But now
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Palestinian teacher shot while giving first aid to militant
Last year in the West Bank more than 150 Palestinians were killed, nearly all by Israeli forces. The dead included
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Iranian man who beheaded 17-year-old wife jailed for eight years
The judiciary says the lenient sentence was due to the 17-year-old victim’s parents “pardoning” him. Read more BBC News Now
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Iran protests: 15 minutes to defend yourself against the death penalty
Iran’s courts are convicting protesters after fast-track trials that activists say are grossly unfair. Read more BBC News Now retrieving
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