How the First World War shaped the borders of the Middle East
Baghdad October 23, 1918. After four gruelling, disastrous years the Allies and the Ottoman Empire are still at war in Mesopotamia and the Levant, but only just.
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AFC and beIN MEDIA GROUP Agree Landmark Long-Term Deal in MENA extending relationship over two decades to 2032
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and beIN MEDIA GROUP (“beIN”) have agreed on a landmark new long-term deal in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region covering the AFC’s competitions over three cycles up to 2032.
Britain ‘concerned’ about rumours of Israeli plans to annex parts of the West Bank
Britain says it is concerned by recent reports that suggest that Israel will move to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, recognised by the international community to be a Palestinian territory.
The Munich Olympics massacre, five decades on
At the same moment, inside the Olympic stadium, the equestrian dressage was taking place as planned – it was only the following day that the Games were suspended for 24 hours in tribute to the victims.
New Israeli rules on West Bank entry: Controversial regulations delayed and amended
Meanwhile, the Israeli army this week conceded that one of its soldiers likely shot Palestinian-American reporter Shireen Abu Akleh. A final investigation into the killing of the Al Jazeera journalist, who died while covering an Israeli raid in May, found that she'd been mistaken for a militant. Her family says Israeli authorities are refusing to take responsibility for her murder.
Canucks' Miller takes 'great pride' in new deal
VANCOUVER — J.T. Miller says his new contact could free him up to play more consistent hockey for the Vancouver Canucks.
German president apologizes for 1972 Olympic attack failures
Germany's president apologized Monday for multiple failures by his country before, during and after the 1972 attack on the Munich OIympics as he joined his Israeli counterpart and relatives of the 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian militants at the games 50 years ago.
Mini-marathon to raise money for Gaza hospital hits Winnipeg
Runners in Winnipeg laced up at Assiniboine Park on Sunday morning for a mini-marathon to raise money for a maternity department at a hospital in Gaza.