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Egypt ex-President Mubarak's sons arrested

Alaa and Gamal Mubarak, 8 June 2013

Alaa and Gamal Mubarak are accused of manipulating the stock market in a case that began in 2012.

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Turkey 'reinforces posts in Syria's Idlib'

Syrian activists see military convoys moving towards observation points inside the rebel stronghold.

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'World's oldest brewery' found in Israel

Researchers believe they have found the world's oldest brewery in a prehistoric cave in Israel.

Netanyahu aide faces harassment claims

Algerian singer Rachid Taha dies at 59

  • 12 September 2018
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E. coli 'caused Egypt hotel deaths'

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The radio station that wishes it could bring back laughter

  • 16 September 2018
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The UK's growing tech trade ties with Israel

  • 13 September 2018
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The family under fire again as Idlib battle looms

Marie Colvin story retold for cinema

High stakes for Turkey in Syria’s Idlib

Families of Yemen bus strike victims despair at global response

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