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There has been no international investigation into war crimes in Gaza so far. Leaked document may hold clues as to why.

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Israel guilty of war crimes?

Israel opens Gaza probe

Question of accountability

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CIA says IS numbers underestimated

Islamic State in Iraq and Syria now have about 20,000 to 31,500 members on the ground, US intelligence agency says.

Last updated: 12 Sep 2014 05:19 GMT

Syria warns against foreign intervention

Following US decision to go after Islamic State group in Syria, minister says Damascus' approval is needed for action.

Last updated: 11 Sep 2014 16:09 GMT

Houthi rebels in talks with Yemen government

Conflicting reports over progress of negotiations between government and rebels but both sides say talks have begun.

Last updated: 11 Sep 2014 21:03 GMT

Fijian soldiers, released by Nusra Front after two weeks of captivity, cross to Israeli side of Golan Heights.

Last updated: 11 Sep 2014 20:55 GMT

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Artists from over 30 countries have transformed a village on the Tunisian island of Djerba into an 'open-air museum'.

An overview of the religious and ethnic groups forced to flee from the Islamic State group's advance.

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Kurds' Baghdad ties continue to weaken

Younger generations increasingly talking about independence as fate of ties with central government hang in the balance.
Gaza rebuild hindered by limited supplies

Residents continue to struggle with a lack of power and sewerage facilities a fortnight after end of Israeli attacks.
IS threat likely to spur Kurdish independence

In Kirkuk, the Kurds response to the threat of the Islamic State group is fast changing the political balance in Iraq.
Film shows Syrian 'wedding' fleeing to Europe

Documentary makers may face prosecution after dressing a group of refugees as a wedding party to hoodwink border guards.
US expands air campaign against IS group

Jets attack Islamic State positions near strategic Haditha dam, destroying vehicles, fighting position and command post.
Barrel bombs spell disaster for Aleppo

The government's use of crude munition has destroyed large parts of the historic city and left hundreds dead.
Iraq's Yazidis prepare for life in exile

Yazidi minority says the threat of IS fighters means they can't return home, as Turkey builds new camps in Kurdish Iraq.
Turkey's hazelnut crop devastated by frost

Fears that shortage will force exodus of farmers from hazelnut-producing provinces and hit local and national economy.