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'State actor' behind UAE tanker attacks
A limpet mine raid on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman was a "sophisticated operation", the UN hears.
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'State actor' behind UAE tanker attacks
A limpet mine raid on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman was a "sophisticated operation", the UN hears.
Syrian 'rebel icon' dies after clashes
Abdel Basset al-Sarout was a talented footballer who became a symbol of the anti-government uprising.
Dubai bus crash kills 17 after driver hits sign
The Oman-registered bus was carrying 31 passengers when it struck an overhead road sign.
Anger at Palestinian ministers' secret pay rises
Leaked papers show leaders gave themselves 67% rises while Palestinians were struggling with economic hardship.
Israel gets first openly gay minister
Amir Ohana is a supporter of the prime minister and of gay rights, including same-sex marriage.
Egypt police killed in IS Sinai checkpoint attack
Eight officers died when militants struck a checkpoint in the peninsula's restive north.
'Lone wolf' attack kills four in Lebanon
The gunman fired at a bank, police station and army vehicle in Tripoli before blowing himself up.
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'State actor' behind UAE tanker attacks
A limpet mine raid on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman was a "sophisticated operation", the UN hears.
Syrian 'rebel icon' dies after clashes
Abdel Basset al-Sarout was a talented footballer who became a symbol of the anti-government uprising.
Dubai bus crash kills 17 after driver hits sign
The Oman-registered bus was carrying 31 passengers when it struck an overhead road sign.
Anger at Palestinian ministers' secret pay rises
Leaked papers show leaders gave themselves 67% rises while Palestinians were struggling with economic hardship.
Israel gets first openly gay minister
Amir Ohana is a supporter of the prime minister and of gay rights, including same-sex marriage.
Egypt police killed in IS Sinai checkpoint attack
Eight officers died when militants struck a checkpoint in the peninsula's restive north.
'Lone wolf' attack kills four in Lebanon
The gunman fired at a bank, police station and army vehicle in Tripoli before blowing himself up.
Syrian 'rebel icon' dies after clashes
Abdel Basset al-Sarout was a talented footballer who became a symbol of the anti-government uprising.
Dubai bus crash kills 17 after driver hits sign
The Oman-registered bus was carrying 31 passengers when it struck an overhead road sign.
Anger at Palestinian ministers' secret pay rises
Leaked papers show leaders gave themselves 67% rises while Palestinians were struggling with economic hardship.
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