US and Russia in Syria peace push
Craig TaylorThe US and Russia say world powers will meet in New York on Friday to pass a UN resolution endorsing the Syria peace process. BBC News – Middle East
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‘No evidence of terror’ in Sinai crash
Egypt says it has not yet found evidence that terrorists caused a Russian jet to crash in Sinai in October, killing all those on board. BBC News – Middle East
Saudis elect first woman politician
A woman wins a seat on a municipal council for the first time in Saudi Arabia, after the kingdom lifted its bar on women taking part in elections. BBC News – Middle East
Putin vows tough line on Syria threats
President Vladimir Putin orders the Russian military to take “extremely tough” action against any threat to its forces in Syria. BBC News – Middle East
Syrian rebels leave Homs under truce
Syrian rebels begin evacuating from the last suburb they hold in the city of Homs under a ceasefire deal reached with the government. BBC News – Middle East
Iraq ‘retakes Ramadi district from IS’
Iraqi government forces retake a key area of the city of Ramadi, which is controlled by the jihadist group Islamic State, officials say. BBC News – Middle East