Canadian Kristian Lee Baxter released from Syria detention
Craig TaylorKristian Lee Baxter appears at a news conference in Beirut, nine months after being detained. BBC News – Middle East
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Israel hunts killer of off-duty soldier in West Bank
The 19-year-old is believed to have been killed in a failed kidnap attempt, media say. BBC News – Middle East
Ayia Napa: ‘False rape claim’ case adjourned after lawyer resigns
The lawyer representing a 19-year-old British woman cites a “serious disagreement” with his client. BBC News – Middle East
Libya conflict: Drone strike kills dozens
Forces supporting a rebel general say they carried out the attack, but deny targeting civilians. BBC News – Middle East
Iran Seizes Third Vessel – Is A Tanker War Looming
Iran has made it an unwanted hat trick well as fare as the West is concerned after they seized their Third Tanker since 13th July, this time for allegedly smuggling fuel for some unspecified Arab countries. The latest seizure is of an Iraqi based vessel carrying about 700,000 litres (154,000 gallons) of fuel and it…
Facebook bans ‘Saudi Arabia-linked propaganda accounts’
The company makes a rare statement that alleges fake accounts were linked to government authorities. BBC News – Middle East