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Briefly: US warns Russia over S-300s for Syria

Israel

Under nationality law, Israeli court favors Jews

Egypt

Will Egypt get a handle on its public debt?

Palestine

Palestinians ponder reasons for punishing US measures

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Editors' picks

Kurds need to narrow down choices for Iraqi president

Egypt's horse exports growing now that most bans are lifted

Jerusalem mayoral race heating up

‘Gezi generation’ fleeing Turkey

From our pulses:

From our pulses:

Egypt

Egypt's horse exports growing now that most bans are lifted

Upper Egypt villagers don't exist on paper

Egypt

Legendary Egyptian director's films restored for new generations

Egypt

Anti-bullying campaigns raising social awareness in Egypt

Gulf

Saudi Arabia's ambitious Vision 2030 plan in trouble

Saudi Arabia, Iran battle for influence in Pakistan

Gulf

Saudi Arabia’s diplomacy has costs

Gulf

Yemen war escalates as Houthis threaten UAE, Saudi Arabia

Iran

Iran's rich, influential religious singers eclipse clerics

Mandatory hijab hunger strike enters 50th day

Iran

Iranians lash out at preferential treatment of pilgrims

Iran

Iran-India logistical cooperation set to jump amid scaled-back energy ties

Iraq

Kurds need to narrow down choices for Iraqi president

Iran pursues opposition by bombing Iraqi Kurdistan

Iraq

Backlash in Iraq over chants glamorizing Saddam in Algeria

Iraq

PMU steps up role in Iraq's security after Basra rioting

Israel

For Abbas, it’s not too late to negotiate

Friction heats up between Russia, Israel over downed aircraft

Israel

Israeli culture scene target of domestic censorship, international boycotts

Israel

Meet the woman who could lead Israel’s right-wing camp

Jordan

Months after tax crisis, Jordanians protest new law

Jordan takes steps to support Jerusalem’s Palestinians

Palestine

Israeli and Palestinian civil defense teams join hands to save lives

Jordan thrives in Trump era despite tiny lobbying footprint

Lebanon

Week of art, design begins as twin fairs open in Beirut

Small Lebanese craft brewers introduce big new tastes in beer

Entrepreneur brings blueberries to Lebanon

Lebanon

Lebanon looks for economic lift from cannabis

North Africa

Congress seeks uptick in North Africa operations

Tunisia hopes boost in Chinese investment can ease economic woes

Tunisian doctors sound alarm on health system collapse

Russia / Mideast

France’s 'diplomatic signaling' on Syria

Palestine

Palestinian Interior Ministry to regulate private security firms

Palestine steps up efforts against Eurovision 2019 in Israel

Palestine

Jordan takes steps to support Jerusalem’s Palestinians

Palestine

Economic ties going strong between Israel, Palestine

Syria

Syrian girl’s Twitter account accused of Western propaganda

Idlib still wary of attack despite Turkish-Russian agreement

Syria

Villages overwhelmed as Idlib's displaced head for Turkish border

Syria

Kurds step up efforts to form self-government in northeast Syria

Turkey

How did Turkey end up with VIP plane it didn’t need?

Fate of jailed Kurdish leader questioned as Turkey shuns peace

Turkey

Turkey downsizes economic growth outlook as crisis bites

Turkey

Turkey nabs bombing suspect amid Idlib effort – is it a coincidence?

Breaking News

2018-09-24T18:15:08

In abandoned villa, Syrian children study on the ground

2018-09-24T16:15:02

US vows to up Iran pressure but says not after regime change

2018-09-24T14:45:00

Coalition says to open humanitarian corridors from Yemen's Hodeida

2018-09-24T14:05:02

World Food Programme tackles hunger with innovative ad

2018-09-24T13:05:00

Plane downing result of 'premeditated' actions by Israeli pilots: Russia

2018-09-24T12:45:02

Gaza staff at UN agency for Palestinians strike over job cuts

2018-09-24T12:25:06

Russia boosts Syrian air defence after plane shot down

2018-09-24T12:25:03

Egypt court confirms 20 death sentences over police killings

2018-09-24T09:55:02

Brent oil jumps to four-year high near $81

2018-09-24T07:25:00

Thousands attend funeral for Iran attack dead

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Photo of the day:

Women gather during a funeral for victims of an attack on a military parade that killed 25 people, Ahvaz, Iran, Sept. 24, 2018.

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CULTURE

Arts and entertainment

Legendary Egyptian director's films restored for new generations

Arts and entertainment

Israeli culture scene target of domestic censorship, international boycotts

Anti-bullying campaigns raising social awareness in Egypt

RUSSIA MIDEAST

Syria war spillover

What Putin-Erdogan deal means for Idlib

Russia pushes for constitutional committee amid uncertainty over Idlib

Three things the Tehran summit exposed about Russia, Turkey, Iran 'alliance'

WASHINGTON

Trump’s Iran envoy blasts Tehran missile work, downplays prospects for NY meeting

Morocco plays Iran card to get US support on Western Sahara

Syria war spillover

Washington ramps up diplomatic efforts to stave off Idlib operation

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