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The killing of a 27-year-old student has sparked nationwide protests, but the government is considering rolling back legislation that protects women from gender-based violence.
The deadly 4th August Beirut blast has destroyed the historic Sursock Palace in Achrafieh, which was built in 1860 and survived political upheaval and civil war.
Saudi crown prince 'sent hit squad to Canada'
A team of hitmen was allegedly sent to Canada by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shortly after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Thousands protest in Turkey against domestic violence
Turkey witnessed its biggest anti-domestic violence protest on Wednesday since demonstrations began a few weeks ago.
Fears grow in Turkey as daily coronavirus cases increase
Turkey's daily coronavirus cases have exceeded 1,000 for the second day in a row, authorities confirmed, amid growing concern over a second ...
Moroccan journalist named among 'most urgent' press freedom cases
A jailed Moroccan journalist was included in a list of most urgent global cases of threats against the press.
Human Rights Watch urges Turkey to probe alleged torture
Human Rights Watch called on Turkey to investigate alleged torture committed by police and "nightwatchmen" against over a dozen people.
Russia to help build 'mini Hagia Sophia' in Syria
Moscow has said it will assist the Syrian regime in building a miniature version of Istanbul's Hagia Sophia in response to Turkey's conversion ...
Mohammed bin Zayed's preferences regarding UAE foreign policy
Comment: Kristian Coates Ulrichsen takes a deep dive into what's driving bin Zayed's aggressive foreign policy agenda, the risks involved, and ...
Turkey rejects calls to resurrect Islamic caliphate
A spokesman for the ruling party said that Turkey would remain a secular republic after a pro-government magazine issued a call to resurrect the ...
Women gather across Turkey in support of anti-violence treaty
Women across Turkey gathered in support of a landmark treaty on combating violence against women as fears grow over Ankara's possible withdrawal ...
Greek protesters burn Turkish flag following Hagia Sophia conversion
Protesters in the Greek city of Thessaloniki burned Turkish flags after Muslim prayers were held in the Hagia Sophia, while the Turkish and ...
Turkey calls Greek reaction to Hagia Sophia prayers 'hostile'
Relations between NATO allies Ankara and Athens have been uneasy in recent months but tensions increased over Hagia Sophia and energy riches in ...
World-famous cat stays in Hagia Sophia after mosque reconversion
Turkey has announced that Hagia Sophia’s most famous resident, an adorable cat with more than 54,000 Instagram followers, will stay in the ...
Hagia Sophia mosque reconversion is 'proof of weakness': Greece
Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the Hagia Sophia is in the hearts of Orthodox Christians 'more than ever' as thousands attended ...
First prayers in 86 years held at Hagia Sophia
Thousands of people gathered for worship at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul as it controversially reopened as a mosque after being used as a museum for 86 years.
Turkey invites Pope Francis for Hagia Sophia ceremony
Pope Francis is among several world leaders invited to the ceremony marking the re-conversion of the Hagia Sophia, founded as a Christian ...
Three Saudi men arrested over tweets mourning late dissident
Three men were arrested in Saudi Arabia after posting tweets mourning activist Abdullah Al-Hamid, who died in detention in April.
Netflix mired in Turkey row over LGBTQ+ characters
The Turkish government has been accused of censoring gay characters in two Netflix series, sparking a heated conversation around censorship and ...
Anger as Turkey begins razing historic Ottoman-era brewery
Turkey's top religious authority plans to turn a historic brewery into a mosque and Islamic cultural centre.
Erdogan visits Hagia Sofia after reconversion to mosque
Erdogan paid a visit to Hagia Sofia just days before the first Muslim prayers are due to be held at the Istanbul landmark since it was ...
Islamic State suspects held in Turkey as attacks planned
Turkey has suffered a number of attacks by Islamic State militants over the last five years.
Turkey's Hagia Sophia mosque conversion 'forbidden': Egypt mufti
Egypt’s grand mufti, Shawky Allam said Turkey's conversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque is forbidden in Islam.
Saudi government linked to threats against ex-FBI agent
A recent report links Saudi Arabia to a cyber campaign targeting a prominent US-based critic who lead investigations into 9/11 attacks carried ...
Turkey marks the fourth anniversary of a failed coup attempt in the country.
"My thoughts go to Istanbul. I'm thinking about Hagia Sophia. I am very distressed," the pope said
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