Middle East

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Qatar's emir expresses readiness for dialogue but says any solution to the Gulf crisis must respect Qatar's sovereignty.

Read more: Sheikh Tamim: Any talks must respect Qatar sovereignty

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Brussels-based rights group says 'siege' is against principle of non-interference in other country's internal affairs.

Read more: Rights group wants monitors to look into Qatar blockade

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US, Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon weigh in as protests continue over Israeli-led restrictions on Palestinians at holy site.

Read more: World reacts to Israel-Palestinian fallout over al-Aqsa

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In announcement hours before expected mass protests, police say men under age of 50 will not be allowed at holy site.

Read more: Al-Aqsa: Israel bars Muslim men under 50 amid protests

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Lebanese armed group and Syrian soliders attempting to clear fighters from the Jaroud Arsal mountainous border area.

Read more: Hezbollah and Syrian army launch attack on border area

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UN human rights office says strikes hit three families staying in a makeshift straw house after fleeing their homes.

Read more: UN blames Saudi-led coalition for deadly Yemen strikes

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Secretary of State calls for an end to siege of Qatar, saying US is happy with its efforts at combatting terror funding.

Read more: Rex Tillerson hopes Qatar blockade will be lifted

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Clashes continue to rage between Israeli forces and Palestinian demonstrators across occupied territories.

Read more: Al-Aqsa: Palestinians killed as Jerusalem protests rage

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More than 360,000 suspected cholera cases have been recorded over just three months in war-ravaged Yemen, says charity.

Read more: Yemen's cholera epidemic is worst on record: Oxfam

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Decree defining terms such as 'terrorist acts' follows a deal between Qatar and US to fight 'terrorism financing'.

Read more: Qatar's Emir orders change to law combating 'terrorism'