They are the first UK citizens to be repatriated from an area formerly under the control of IS.
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Netanyahu facing fight of his political life
Corruption charges against Israel's PM compound its political crisis, as he fights for his survival.
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Netanyahu facing fight of his political life
Corruption charges against Israel's PM compound its political crisis, as he fights for his survival.

Iran detains '100 leaders' of petrol hike protests
A judiciary spokesman says more protest leaders have been identified will be arrested over the unrest.

UK to repatriate orphaned children from Syria
They will be the first UK citizens to be repatriated from an area formerly under the control of IS.

UN appalled by attack on camp for Syria displaced
Twelve people were killed when missiles struck the crowded camp in Idlib province.

Gantz unable to form Israel coalition government
The announcement makes a third general election in less than a year more likely.

Iran 'jails wildlife activists' accused of spying
The case has been widely criticised, with even a government committee finding no evidence of spying.

Russian tour operators offer trips to Syria
The organised tours are being promoted despite warnings to avoid the war-torn country.
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Netanyahu facing fight of his political life
Corruption charges against Israel's PM compound its political crisis, as he fights for his survival.

Iran detains '100 leaders' of petrol hike protests
A judiciary spokesman says more protest leaders have been identified will be arrested over the unrest.

UK to repatriate orphaned children from Syria
They will be the first UK citizens to be repatriated from an area formerly under the control of IS.

UN appalled by attack on camp for Syria displaced
Twelve people were killed when missiles struck the crowded camp in Idlib province.

Gantz unable to form Israel coalition government
The announcement makes a third general election in less than a year more likely.

Iran 'jails wildlife activists' accused of spying
The case has been widely criticised, with even a government committee finding no evidence of spying.

Russian tour operators offer trips to Syria
The organised tours are being promoted despite warnings to avoid the war-torn country.

Iran detains '100 leaders' of petrol hike protests
A judiciary spokesman says more protest leaders have been identified will be arrested over the unrest.

UK to repatriate orphaned children from Syria
They will be the first UK citizens to be repatriated from an area formerly under the control of IS.

UN appalled by attack on camp for Syria displaced
Twelve people were killed when missiles struck the crowded camp in Idlib province.
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