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Isis executioner who threw gay men off buildings bribed his way out of prison in 'minutes'

Abu Omer – known as "White Beard" thanks to his impressive facial hair – was arrested in Mosul at the beginning of the year

Jan 9, 2018

By Josh Robbins

Isis Mosul ISIL Islamic State

Emir, age 2, was one of six kids killed by air strikes near Damascus on Monday. This is his story

Emir was one of six children killed by Syrian and Russian air strikes on Eastern Ghouta on Monday. Since 29 December, 126 people, including 29 children, have lost their lives.

Jan 9, 2018

By David Sim

Syria Conflict Pictures Human rights

Iran's Khamenei blames US and UK for anti-government protests

Iran's supreme leader accuses the US, Saudi Arabia and Israel for orchestrating the anti-regime campaign against Tehran.

Jan 9, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Iran

Why has Israel banned a Quaker group that helped save Jews from Hitler's Nazi regime?

American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) has been blacklisted for its involvement in the BDS Movement to end international support for Israel's oppression of Palestinians.

Jan 9, 2018

By Lara Rebello

Saudi Arabia: Illicit gay wedding sparks outrage in Islamic kingdom after video goes viral

Is it a prank or a challenge to conservative values in Gulf kingdom? Authorities open investigation into gay wedding ceremony.

Jan 8, 2018

By Isabelle Gerretsen

Saudi Arabia

Saudi women allowed to attend football matches for very first time

Women allowed to attend match between Al-Ahli and Al-Batin on 12 January as part of latest 2030 Vision reforms.

Jan 8, 2018

By Ewan Palmer

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is handing out $13bn to help ease cost of living

Officials in Saudi Arabia have revealed plans to dole out billions of dollars to those struggling with the increasing cost of living.

Jan 8, 2018

By Jordan Bhatt

Saudi Arabia

No Trousers On The Tube Day 2018: A different kind of travel chaos

Today's RMT strike means some commuters face a denuded service, but London Underground was totally pants over the weekend.

Jan 8, 2018

By David Sim

Travel pictures

Saudi Arabia fighter jet and Houthi rebels

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to shoot down Saudi warplane but Riyadh says it's a 'technical glitch'

Houthi-aligned reports say the fighter jet was brought down by a surface-to-air missile "the Yemeni air defence".

Jan 8, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Saudi Arabia

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says anti-government unrest has been crushed

The elite force blamed the US, Britain, Israel and Saudi Arabia for the largest protests since 2009.

Jan 7, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Iran

China expands surveillance capabilities with new intelligence-gathering ship

Iranian oil tanker burning in East China Sea after colliding with Chinese cargo vessel

32 crew members of the Iranian vessel Sanchi are missing while all those aboard the Chinese ship CF Crystal have been accounted for.

Jan 7, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Saudi crown prince strikes again: 11 royals arrested for anti-regime protests

Eleven princes, who were not identified, were taken into police custody after they engaged in a sit-in protest outside a palace.

Jan 7, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Saudi Arabia

Footballer could face investigation and drug test after 'dabbing' in Saudi Arabia

A footballer plying his trade in Saudi Arabia could face an investigation after he dabbed on the bench of a league match.

Jan 6, 2018

By James Hetherington

Saudi Arabia

Who's behind Iran protests – CIA, Israel or Saudi Arabia? All of the above, says top prosecutor

Iran's chief public prosecutor says the ongoing anti-government protests are the result of a CIA plot.

Jan 5, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Iran Saudi Arabia Israel

Outrage after 3 Saudi nurses post video of themselves laughing and squashing newborn baby's face

In the video one of the nurses can be seen holding the baby by its neck and forehead and squashing it while her colleagues can be heard laughing.

Jan 5, 2018

By Karen Noronha

Saudi Arabia

Jerusalem Israel capital Palestinians protest Trump

Islamic State issues threats against Hamas with brutal execution video

The Isis' Egyptian faction vows to overthrow Hamas from Gaza Strip for failing to stop President Donald Trump on his Jerusalem move.

Jan 5, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Islamic State Isis Donald Trump

British father battling cancer trapped in Dubai after being arrested for his prescription pills

A British father battling prostate cancer is trapped in the UAE after he was arrested for allegedly having 'too many' prescription pills.

Jan 5, 2018

By Nicole Rojas

Dubai Cancer

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Iran anti-government protests: Everything you need to know

Iran's demonstrations has entered the seventh day with no signs of dying down as Khamenei blames the unrest on "enemies".

Jan 4, 2018

By Vasudevan Sridharan

Iran Donald Trump

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