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Israel carries out air, ground attacks in Gaza Strip

Israel carries out air, ground attacks in Gaza Strip

Israeli air and ground attacks in the northern part of the Gaza Strip have left dozens of militants dead while others have been captured, the army says.

Christians attend services, schools reopen in Syria

Christians attend services, schools reopen in Syria

Christians attend services, schools reopen in Syria

Christians attend services, schools reopen in Syria

Christians have attend church services in Syria in a test of the country's new Islamist rulers' promise to protect minorities.

Israeli troops kill 20 in strikes on Gaza, medics say

Israeli troops kill 20 in strikes on Gaza, medics say

Israeli troops kill 20 in strikes on Gaza, medics say

Israeli troops kill 20 in strikes on Gaza, medics say

At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza as a school sheltering displaced Palestinians is attacked, medics say.

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Syrian schools reopen after upheaval that ousted Assad

Syrian schools reopen after upheaval that ousted Assad

Foreign powers and neighbours are weighing their stance on Syria's new rulers as schools reopen for the first time since President Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.

Iranian singer arrested after performing without scarf

Iranian singer arrested after performing without scarf

A woman singer in Iran has been arrested after breaking several harshly enforced taboos by leaving her head uncovered and wearing a dress during a performance.

Gazans mourn Palestinians killed in post office attack

Gazans mourn Palestinians killed in post office attack

Months of efforts by mediators Egypt and Qatar, backed by the US, have failed to conclude a deal between the two warring sides in the Mideast conflict.

Thousands celebrate in Damascus after Friday prayers

Thousands celebrate in Damascus after Friday prayers

Thousands of Syrians have gathered at a square in the capital Damascus to celebrate after the first Friday prayers following Bashar al-Assad's ouster.

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Israel kills at least 66 Palestinians in Gaza: medics

Israel kills at least 66 Palestinians in Gaza: medics

Israel kills at least 66 Palestinians in Gaza: medics

Israel kills at least 66 Palestinians in Gaza: medics

Israeli attacks kill dozens of Palestinians, including children, across the Gaza Strip, medical sources say.

Syrian chemical weapons use must be examined: watchdog

Syrian chemical weapons use must be examined: watchdog

Syrian chemical weapons use must be examined: watchdog

Syrian chemical weapons use must be examined: watchdog

The US said the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime offers the perfect opportunity to rid Syria of chemical weapons once and for all.

Syrian rebel chief vows to dissolve Assad regime forces

Syrian rebel chief vows to dissolve Assad regime forces

Syrian rebel chief vows to dissolve Assad regime forces

Syrian rebel chief vows to dissolve Assad regime forces

The leader of Syria's rebel forces that overthrew Bashar al-Assad pledges to close the former regime’s notorious prisons.

Israeli air strikes kill 38 across Gaza Strip: medics

Israeli air strikes kill 38 across Gaza Strip: medics

Israeli air strikes kill 38 across Gaza Strip: medics

Israeli air strikes kill 38 across Gaza Strip: medics

Israel says it has killed two senior Hamas commanders in air strikes while medics in the Gaza Strip say the attacks have left at least 38 people dead.

Interim Syrian leader vows to rebuild shattered nation

Interim Syrian leader vows to rebuild shattered nation

Interim Syrian leader vows to rebuild shattered nation

Interim Syrian leader vows to rebuild shattered nation

The rebel-backed interim leader of Syria aims to bring back millions of refugees and protect citizens while facing up to the nation's poor financial state.

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Gaza, medics say

Women and children are among more than 20 people killed in an Israeli airstrike on a house in northern Gaza, medics in the besieged enclave say.

Rebels work to form Syrian govt after ousting Assad

Rebels work to form Syrian govt after ousting Assad

Rebels work to form Syrian govt after ousting Assad

Rebels work to form Syrian govt after ousting Assad

The rebel alliance that overthrew Syria's government takes its first steps to form government as citizens, regional countries and world powers watch nervously.

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Israel 'more optimistic' on Gaza hostage deal prospects

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says indirect negotiations are taking place for the return of about 100 hostages held in the Gaza Strip.

New era for post-Assad Syria as the world watches

Syria is waking to its first day of freedom from the authoritarian rule of Bashar al-Assad as Russia grants asylum to the ousted president and his family.

Piastri targets 2025 title after Abu Dhabi anti-climax

Oscar Piastri has vowed that it's not only his teammate Lando Norris who'll be shooting for the world drivers' title in McLaren papaya next year.

Israel denies strike on Gaza hospital

Israel has denied firing about 100 tank shells and bombs at the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, despite doctors saying a hospital has been hit.

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Rebels in Syria declare Bashar al-Assad's regime over

Syria's authoritarian President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule has ended after he fled the country as insurgents entered the capital Damascus.

Syrian president flees as rebels take over Damascus

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country as rebels appear to be on the cusp of toppling his 24-year regime as they storm the capital of Damascus.

Norris pips Piastri for pole in McLaren's Abu Dhabi 1-2

Oscar Piastri will start on the front row at the Abu Dhabi GP behind polesitting teammate Lando Norris, with McLaren set to become constructors' world champs.

Cam Smith pipped for first 2024 win in Saudi playoff

Cameron Smith made a magnificent final-day charge at the Saudi International but still came up just short, losing in a play-off to Joaquin Niemann.

Syria rebels 'seize key city' in threat to Assad's rule

Syrian rebels claim to have seized control of the city of Daraa, with President Bashar al-Assad's forces reportedly surrendering four important centres.

Cam Smith's hopes of first 2024 win fade in the desert

Cameron Smith will have to produce a final-round burst to get back into contention in the $7.8 million Saudi International and land his first win of 2024.

Piastri boost in McLaren title bid as Doohan enjoys bow

Oscar Piastri's McLaren are closer to the constructors' crown after a Ferrari grid penalty, while Jack Doohan enjoyed a tough baptism in Abu Dhabi practice.

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