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The downing of an Israeli F-16 fighter jet earlier this month by a Syrian anti-aircraft missile resulted from a “professional error” by the crew, the Israeli military said on Sunday.Its…

The 1,200-year-old minaret of the Great Mosque in Samarra is in dire need of restoration, which the Iraqi authorities and UNESCO have started working on. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:…

Organizers of a 2009 conference in Lyon, which has become an important sticking point in the rape charges against Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan, have published evidence that could be…

Small claims tribunal settles 5% more cases than bigger courts Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Small claims tribunal 'gem on the crown' of DIFC Courts, says CEO

More than anything, the situation in Afrin puts on full display the deep and lingering mistrust between Iran, Turkey and Russia. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Afrin puts Turkish-Iranian-Russian mistrust…

Mounting political tensions, uncertainties and declining rule of law in Turkey are pushing Turkish entrepreneurs to consider investing abroad. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Anxious Turkish investors eyeing opportunities abroad

Iran said attacks would continue on rebel-held areas near Damascus, where clashes were reported on Sunday between insurgents and government forces despite a UN resolution demanding a 30-day truce Source:…

Six civilians suffered breathing difficulties and other symptoms indicative of poison gas inhalation after an attack launched by Turkey on the Kurdish-controlled enclave of Afrin, Syrian Kurdish news Source: Al…

DIFF365 to show five Oscar-nominated films during Oscar week Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Lady Bird to get UAE premiere at DIFF365

In response, IDF tanks targeted an Islamic Jihad observation post in the southern Gaza Strip near the location of the attack. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: 4 IDF soldiers wounded…