- + Iraqi forces push towards IS stronghold of Tal Afar—Popular Mobilisation militiamen are taking part in the assault on the last IS enclave in north Iraq.
- + Syria war: Russian jets 'destroy IS convoy near Deir al-Zour'—Russia says 200 militants were killed in the strike, which activists say took place on Friday.
- + IS conflict: Iraq army makes advances on Tal Afar—The northern city was once a strategic IS supply route between Mosul and the Syrian border.
- + Syria war: Rocket 'hits Damascus trade fair'—The event is being held for the first time in five years. with reports speaking of five deaths.
- + IS conflict: Iraq launches ground offensive in Tal Afar—Tal Afar, the last major city held by IS in Iraq, has been a target since the fall of Mosul in July.
- + Lebanese army recaptures third of IS stronghold near Ras Baalbek—A third of the area held by jihadists near Ras Baalbek is retaken in offensive launched on Saturday.
- + Lebanese army recaptures third of IS stronghold of Ras Baalbek—A third of the north-eastern region of Ras Baalbek is recaptured in offensive launched on Saturday.
- + Baghdad's Little Manchester—Old Trafford's footballing giants help Iraqis escape the uncertainty and violence of everyday life.
- + Can Mosul University recover from IS years?—Yalda Hakim looks at what remains of the University of Mosul.
- + Broken city—Rebuilding Mosul and restoring trust among its residents is a monumental task, says Yalda Hakim.
- + Underwhelming response—Israeli politicians and press decry Donald Trump's remarks on Charlottesville's violent protests.
- + Mehdi Karroubi: Iran opposition leader ends hunger strike—Mehdi Karroubi had stopped eating to demand the removal of agents from his home and a public trial.
- + Yazidi boy reunited with family after being rescued from IS—Emad Mishko Tamo, 12, was separated from his family after being captured by IS in 2014.
- + Mehdi Karroubi: Iran opposition leader taken to hospital after hunger strike—Mehdi Karroubi stopped eating on Wednesday to press the authorities to give him a public trial.
- + Mehdi Karroubi: Iran opposition leader taken to hospital—Mehdi Karroubi stopped eating on Wednesday to press the authorities to give him a public trial.
- + Saudi border to open for Qatari pilgrims attending Hajj—The move comes after the first high-level meeting between the two neighbours since ties were cut.
- + Bahrain state TV accuses Qatar of fomenting unrest—Bahrain's state TV says Qatar plotted with opposition group to stoke anti-government unrest in 2011.
- + Lebanon rape law: Parliament abolishes marriage loophole—MPs repeal a provision that had allowed a rapist to be exonerated if he married his victim.
- + Awamiya: Inside the devastated Saudi Shia town—Awamiya has been devastated by fighting between government forces and Shia militants.
- + IS conflict: Iraqi jets bomb Tal Afar ahead of ground assault—Armoured units and special forces are gathering outside the last IS stronghold in northern Iraq.
- + Khaled Sharrouf: Australia cannot confirm IS militant's death—Khaled Sharrouf, one of Australia's most notorious figures, is reported to have died in Syria.
- + 'War zone'—Sally Nabil visited to Awamiya in Saudi Arabia, which has been devastated by demolitions and fighting.
- + Archaeologists discover three ancient tombs in Egypt—The tombs contained sarcophagi of various sizes, along with bones and clay fragments, say officials.
- + Iran judiciary freezes assets of BBC Persian staff—The BBC said it deplores the apparent "targeted attack" on staff, former staff and contributors.
- + Iran could restart nuclear programme within hours - Rouhani—Hassan Rouhani warned the United States to end the "language of threats and sanctions".
- + The lost royals—In the last two years, three Saudi princes living in Europe have disappeared. All were critical of the Saudi government.
- + Yemen cholera epidemic: Cases exceed 500,000 in four months—The overall caseload has declined since early July, but 5,000 people a day are still being infected.
- + Syria war: Lion rescued from Aleppo zoo gives birth in Jordan—Staff at the Al-Mawa reserve in Jordan found Dana nursing the cub, who they named Hajar.
- + Syria war: Killing of White Helmet workers condemned—The US and UN express sadness after seven White Helmet members were killed in a jihadist-held town.
- + Iran votes to boost military defence by $500m—Tehran's parliament approves a proposed bill to boost military funding in response to US sanctions.
- + Egypt trains collide in Alexandria killing dozens—The transport minister says a "human error" led to the collision of two trains in Alexandria.
- + World's oldest man, Auschwitz survivor Yisrael Kristal dies—Polish-born Yisrael Kristal survived two World Wars and Nazi camps before immigrating to Israel.
- + Egypt trains collide in Alexandria, killing many—At least 36 people are killed and many more injured as two trains collide in Alexandria.
- + Yemen migrants killed in 'second deliberate drowning'—The UN say at least 19 migrants have died after being forced from boats travelling to Yemen.
- + Up to 55 migrants killed in second 'deliberate drowning'—The UN says 55 are presumed dead in second incident of migrants being forced off boats in two days.
- + Saudi singer arrested for dabbing—The dance move is banned in the country due to perceived links to drug culture.
- + Israel to speed up Gaza tunnel barrier—The huge construction will extend dozens of metres underground and out into the sea, reports say.
- + Iraqi government staff told to down tools in heatwave—All government workers are told to take Thursday off work because of exceptionally high temperatures.
- + Smuggler blamed for mass drowning —The UN says the group were forced off a boat into the sea by a smuggler who feared being arrested.
- + Iran arrests six for Zumba dancing—Officials said the group was seeking to "change lifestyles" and disregarded rules on the hijab.
- + Jerusalem's 'cat lady' crossing boundaries—The Holy City has hundreds of stray cats, and one very dedicated volunteer to help care for them.
- + Plane clothed—Social media reaction to a Saudi Arabian airline's strict dress code has been mixed.
- + Four men who negotiate with IS—Four men are negotiating with Islamic State over the release of Yazidi women
- + Sarahah: The honesty app that's got everyone talking—Sarahah is an app from Saudi Arabia which allows users to send messages anonymously.
- + How do you start a country?—Recognition and powerful friends are just two of the requirements to become an independent state.
- + Breaking taboo—Praise and condemnation for pair as they play against Maccabi Tel Aviv for their Greek club side in the Europa League.
- + Last call—A mother pleaded for help from an air raid shelter. A BBC reporter then tried to track her down.
- + Eye-watering—How a bulb vegetable came to be trending alongside 'luxury' on Persian-language social media.
As of 8/21/17 8:09pm. Last new 8/21/17 6:03pm. Score: 23
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