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IS convoy in Syria desert stand-off

Convoy of IS fighters leaves Lebanon

The US-led coalition vows not to allow IS fighters and their families to reach Iraq, and bombs their path.

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IS leader likely still alive - US general

The commander of the anti-IS coalition contradicts Russia's claim that Baghdadi was probably killed.

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Sport Syria beat Qatar to keep World Cup hopes alive

Syria secure a vital 3-1 win against Qatar to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for a first ever World Cup.

  • 31 August 2017
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Libya to try UK concert bomber's brother

  • 31 August 2017
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How a film landed its female director a fatwa

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How domestic help is bought in Gulf countries

  • 3 September 2017

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  • 2 September 2017
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Syrian exodus

Photographer captures the crisis unleashed by the civil war

Checkpoint star

Swedish policeman filmed speaking Arabic charms internet

  • 1 September 2017

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