Iraq Shia militia ‘lose dozens in attack’
Craig TaylorThe US-led coalition denies it was to blame, as the Iranian-backed group vows to take revenge. BBC News – Middle East
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Israel decision to revoke attacker’s citizenship condemned
A rare court decision will leave an Israeli Arab who injured four people stateless, activists say. BBC News – Middle East
Al Jazeera: Israel seeks to shut offices and take network off air
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses the Qatar-funded broadcaster of “incitement”. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: 2,000 IS fighters still in Raqqa – US envoy
They are fighting for their own survival amid an offensive to retake the city, a US official says. BBC News – Middle East
Syria war: Homs ceasefire deal announced
It is the latest in a series of so-called “de-escalation zones” aimed at calming the fighting. BBC News – Middle East
Awamiya: Hundreds flee clashes in Saudi town
Security forces are trying demolish Awamiya’s old town to drive out militants. BBC News – Middle East