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Boys as young as five-years-old have been found chained and tortured at Islamic schools in Sudan, a new BBC investigation reveals.
Tunisian authorities are investigating Rached Khiari, an MP from the Karama movement, who in a Facebook post appeared to justify the beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty.
Iran announces its coronavirus death toll passes 30,000 killed
Iran has one of the highest rates of covid-19 in the Middle East as the country struggles under the pressure of the pandemic.
The Lebanese board game fighting corruption with humour
'Wasta', a new board game inspired by anti-government protests, takes aim at Lebanon's broken political system.
Muslim NGO head arrested as France continues 'separatism' crackdown
Idriss Sihamedi's detention comes amid heightened tensions between France's government and its Muslim community.
Watchdog urges sanctions over civilian deaths in Syria's Idlib
HRW has urged sanctions for Assad and Russia over attacks on Idlib.
Two Americans, 240 Yemen rebel backers freed in swap
In an apparent swap, two captive Americans were freed in Yemen as more than 200 supporters of the Houthi rebels were allowed to return home.
Pompeo encourages Saudis to normalize with Israel
Mike Pompeo has urged Saudi Arabia to recognise Israel after two fellow Gulf Arab countries went ahead with normalisation.
France has shut down dozens of mosques, Islamic schools
France has shut down more than 70 mosques and private Islamic schools since January, authorities have confirmed.
Iran coronavirus death toll hits record high
Iran marked its highest single-day record for new deaths and infections from the coronavirus.
Afghan villagers fear militants' return outside shadow of US
Afghan locals now say the recent withdrawal of foreign troops has left them exposed to militant attacks.
Lebanon reopens schools despite jump in coronavirus cases
Schoolchildren in Lebanon go back to class learning amid coronavirus fears among students and parents, as well as concerns from health experts.
Iran announces highest daily coronavirus virus death toll
Iran reached a new single-day record on coronavirus fatalities for the second day in a row, with 272 people confirmed dead and more than 4,200 ...
Iran nuclear chief tests positive for Covid-19
Iran's Nuclear chief is along thousands of people to contract covid-19 in the last month.
Egypt begins trial of ex-student accused in #MeToo wave
The former student accused of sexual assaulting three minors could face life imprisonment if convicted.
Iran's hospitals turn away non-emergency patients
Covid-19 patients have filled Iran's hospitals, meaning non-emergency treatment will now be halted as the country tries to tackle its third wave of the virus
Armenians hold Karabakh support demo in Lebanon
Demonstrators gathered near a church in Bourj Hammoud, carrying Lebanese and Armenian flags.
Syria Insight: Russia's intervention five years on (Part 1)
In-depth: Five years have passed since Russia's intervention in Syria's war began. For Syrians, it is a time of loss and mourning.
Israel extends ban on gatherings, protests
Government ministers approved the measure until October 13 by a telephone vote.
Europe's pushback of migrants 'shameful': UN refugee chief
Filippo Grandi, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, said migrants and refugees around the world were continuing to take dangerous routes ...
Exhausted Armenians gather at Karabakh border after fleeing fighting
Families are fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh to the Armenian border town of Goris, as first step to reaching Yerevan, 350 kilometres to the northwest.
Yemen in Focus: Soon-to-be-released detainees dying in Houthi prisons
This week we focus on abductees dying in Houthi prisons, a damning UN report revealing grave violations against children and more.
Macron says Islam 'in crisis', unveils anti-radicalism plan
Macron insisted "no concessions" would be made in a new drive to push religion out of education and the public sector in France.
New report on Yemen underscores ‘grave violations against children’
Children in Yemen are in "grave danger" according to the findings of a new report by a UN group, and charities are voicing serious concerns ...
Seven people are being held in connection with the attack outside Charlie Hebdo's former office.
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