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11 August 2014 Last updated at 07:37 ET

Iraq thrown into political turmoil

Uncertainty about Iraqi PM Nouri Maliki's status throws the country into turmoil, as a court denies naming his coalition as the largest parliament bloc.


Palestinian fishermen in Gaza City return to sea during a 72-hour ceasefire - 11 August 2014Fresh Gaza talks begin in Egypt

Indirect talks between Israelis and Palestinians get under way in Cairo, Egyptian media says, as a ceasefire continues to hold in Gaza.

Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, at a press conference in Berlin - 21 January 2014Human rights chief barred from Egypt

Kenneth Roth, the executive director of Human Rights Watch, and another senior staff member are denied entry to Egypt for "security reasons".

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