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The traditional lanterns adorn many Muslim homes during the holy month of Ramadan.

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No oil deal after hours of talks

World’s big oil producers fail to agree on output cap to stabilise prices after months of uncertainty.

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Anger over red carpet rolled out for Sisi’s convoy

Footage showing Egypt president’s convoy driving over several kilometres of red carpet sparks outrage on social media.

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UN snubs most powerful Kurdish group at Geneva talks

As talks get under way, the PYD’s leader is staying in Geneva waiting for an invitation that seems unlikely to come.

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Assad’s children ‘learn languages, practise hobbies’

Post on Facebook page linked to wife of Syrian President reveals what appears to be an insight into family life.

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Outrage in Lebanon over article ‘slandering’ Fairuz

Magazine describes iconic Lebanese singer as a supporter of Syrian President Assad, causing anger on social media.

Yazan Halwani''s portrait of Fairuz

Mapping the dead in latest Israeli-Palestinian violence

Tracking the human toll of the wave of violence in the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel.

Wounded Palestinian protester is evacuated during clashes with the Israeli troops near the Jewish settlement of Bet El, near the West Bank city of Ramallah

Israel accused of ‘deliberately killing’ Palestinians

Rights groups say Israel is using excessive force against Palestinian civilians in the recent wave of violence.

A Palestinian is pushed an Israeli policemen amid clashes in Hebron,

Suspected Russian strikes hit near Turkish border

Activists say hospital in Latakia province suffers damage, amid concerns that many of Moscow’s targets are civilians.

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Russia accused of striking civilian targets in Syria

Activists say warplanes are targeting civilians in areas under control of Western-backed rebels, a claim Russia denies.

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