Iran women dance in support of arrested Instagram teen
Craig TaylorEighteen-year-old Maedeh Hojabri was detained for posting videos of herself dancing on Instagram. BBC News – Middle East
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Syria war: Thousands return home in south-west
Nearly all those who fled a recent government offensive have come back to their homes, the UN says. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: ‘Possible chlorine’ at Douma attack site – watchdog
The deadly attack in Douma in April left dozens of civilians dead and caused an international outcry. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: Rebels to resume truce talks after warplanes pound south
Rebels agree to resume negotiations on a truce following a day of intense air and artillery strikes. BBC News – Middle East
IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s son ‘killed in Syria’
Hudhayfah al-Badri died in an operation against Syrian government forces in Homs, IS news outlets say. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: 270,000 displaced by fighting in south-west
Government forces began an assault on rebel-held areas of Deraa and Quneitra provinces two weeks ago. BBC News – Middle East