'Honour crimes' in Iran: Country in shock after murder of 17-year-old girl

Meanwhile, Turkey's president visited the United Arab Emirates this week. Recep Tayyip Erdogan hoped to bring the two countries closer during his two-day visit. Some 13 cooperation agreements were signed in various sectors. The UAE and Turkey are trying turn the page on their previously strained relationship and move to an economic partnership.

Finally, a series of revelations of sexual abuse have shaken Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, which doesn't usually discuss such matters. The latest involved Chaim Walder, a best-selling children's author. An investigation revealed that he was accused of sex crimes by more than 20 people, including women and children. Walder killed himself back in December and the entire episode is now seen as a starting point for change in the community. Our correspondents Gwendoline Debono and Irris Makler report.

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