Jamal Khashoggi: Mystery over missing Saudi journalist deepens
Craig TaylorOfficials say government critic Jamal Khashoggi is not at the Istanbul consulate where he was last seen. BBC News – Middle East
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Jamal Khashoggi: Saudi journalist vanishes in Istanbul
Journalist Jamal Khashoggi visited the Saudi consulate in the Turkish city – but never came back out. BBC News – Middle East
Iran fires missiles at militants in Syria over Ahvaz attack
The Revolutionary Guards fire missiles at eastern Syria in response to last month’s attack in Ahvaz. BBC News – Middle East
Egypt sentences activist for ‘spreading fake news’
Amal Fathy has publicly criticised the government over the extent of sexual harassment in Egypt. BBC News – Middle East
Basra protests: US closes consulate after weeks of deadly protests
The move adds to tensions between the US and Iran, the target of tough economic sanctions. BBC News – Middle East
Iran mocks new nuclear claims by Israel’s PM
Its foreign minister dismisses Mr Netanyahu’s “revelation” at the UN as an “arts and craft show”. BBC News – Middle East