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An Istanbul court has ordered the release of five suspects after the trial into the escape of Carlos Ghosn began.
The trial of 20 Saudi suspects that began in absentia on Friday was postponed to November, in hopes that the suspects would be made to attend the hearings.
French jihadist gets 30 years for Syria crimes
The presiding judge said he wanted to give him "a glimmer of hope", even though he could have been sentenced to life on being convicted of all charges.
Prosecutors seek life term for French jihadist
Tyler Vilus, 30, is facing charges of belonging to a terrorist group, heading a group of Islamic State fighters and "aggravated murder" between ...
The Iraq Report: Pro-Iran militias reassert dominance over Kadhimi
Iran's proxies have dealt a humiliating blow to Iraq's newly incumbent Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, who has now exposed the limits of his ...
Turkey trial of Khashoggi murder suspects begins in absentia
Two former aids to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and 18 other suspects are on trial in absentia.
'Mute': A Syrian protest that is louder than words
Syrians are holding a silent protest outside a German courthouse where two alleged Assad regime security officials are standing trial for ...
Algerian activist Karim Tabbou to be released from jail
Karim Tabbou was arrested by Algerian authorities in 2019 on charges of “incitement to violence” and “harming national security” but he may be ...
'More than 80' killed in Ethiopia unrest
Hacahlu Hundessa had been a prominent voice in anti-government protests that led to a change in leadership in 2018. Deadly protests followed his ...
Algerian politicians sentenced to 12 years for corruption
The Algerian elite have been culled as key figures have been jailed on corruption charges.
Turkey to try Khashoggi murder suspects in absentia
Hatice Cengiz, the Turkish fiancee of Jamal Khashoggi, revealed Turkish authorities will try the suspected murderers of the slain Saudi ...
Iran Revolutionary Guard convoy targeted by 'roadside bombs'
Jaish Al-Adl, which was formed in 2012, have targeted Iranian military and security forces in numerous deadly skirmishes and suicide bombings.
Denmark's dangerous plan to deport Syrians to Assad-controlled Damascus
Denmark's decision to fast-track deportations of Syrians on the basis Damascus is 'safe' has been scorned by experts who deem no part of Syria ...
Iran sentences former exiled opposition figure to death
Former opposition figure Ruhollah Zam has been sentenced to death by Iran.
Israel's Netanyahu accuses Iran of secret nuclear weapons programme
Israel has repeatedly accused Iran of building a bomb.
Iraq frees militia fighters held over rocket fire
More than a dozen pro-Iran fighters detained over a planned rocket attack were released, in an apparent major misstep for Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi.
Sisi's crusade against women influencers reveals regime's deepest fears
Comment: The Egyptian regime's crusade against Sama El-Masry and other female influencers is another shameless attempt to police women and their ...
Iran issues arrest warrant for Trump, requests Interpol help
Tehran has reportedly issued arrest warrants for Trump and 30 others it accuses of involvement in a drone strike that killed a top ...
China forces birth control on Uighurs to suppress population
Uighurs and other Muslim minorities are being targeted with forced birth control measures that have dramatically slashed birth rates, a new ...
Civil unrest continues in southern Tunisia as economy plummets
Thousands of protesters have been gathering in Tunisia's Sfax city for weeks to demand the release of two trade union leaders that were detained ...
Tough choices for Hamas over Israeli annexation plans
Hamas has threatened Israel over its plan to illegally annex the occupied West Bank, but analysts say the group may take a more pragmatic ...
Israeli court releases anti-Netanyahu activist after arrest
An Israeli court has released Retired Brigadier General Amir Haskel a leader the protest movement against Netanyahu after a brief ...
The Iraq Report: Showdown between government and Iran-backed militias
Iraq's new prime minister has sent the elite CTS force to arrest members of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah, accused of targeting US ...
Egypt police release journalist Nora Younis following raid
Al-Manassa's editor-in-chief was released on 10,000 EGP bail in the early hours of Friday, following her arrest during a raid on the ...
HTS have clashed with jihadi groups such as Hurras Al-Din in Idlib.
The Israeli army also ordered Barghouthi to pay millions of shekels in compensation.
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