Weather

More snow falls across Mediterranean countries

Much of southern Europe is experiencing its second round of snow in just under two weeks.

War & Conflict

Russian and Turkish jets 'carry out joint raid on ISIL'

Russia's defence ministry says its fighter jets teamed up with Turkish warplanes to hit ISIL in northern Syria's Al Bab.

Sport

Egypt adds ex-football star Aboutrika to 'terror list'

Lawyer for four-time African Footballer of the Year says court's decision is 'contrary to the law' and will be appealed.

Jordan

Jordan cracks down on activists over social media posts

Eight activists, including retired army generals and teachers, charged over anti-government statements.

Middle East

Palestinians killed in Israeli home demolition raid

Two Palestinians and one Israeli police officer killed during home-demolition operation in southern Bedouin village.

Palestine

Who represents the Palestinian people?

The political parties and groups advocating for the cause of Palestinian self-determination.

Middle East

Fatah and Hamas to form unity government

Agreement reached after three days of talks in Moscow paving the way for the formation of a new National Council.

Turkey

Turkey deports New York Times journalist

Rod Nordland was sent back to London from Istanbul's Ataturk Airport as he was entering Turkey, the newspaper said.

Politics

Court says ex-Libya rebel can sue Britain's ex-FM

Supreme Court says dissident, who helped topple Gaddafi, can sue ex-foreign secretary Jack Straw and MI6 officials.

Egypt

Islands of contention: Tiran and Sanafir

A tumultuous tale of two islands that span decades.

Syria's Civil War

Russia 'inviting Trump officials' to Syria talks

Foreign minister says Russia and US could start discussions on 'fighting terrorism' in Syria at summit in Kazakhstan.

Syria's Civil War

Former FSA commander's visit to Moscow stirs anger

Members of the Free Syrian Army denounced a visit by a former rebel commander to Russia.

Egypt

A letter to my brother in Egyptian prison

As his trial finally begins, Ibrahim Halawa's sister describes the family's ongoing anguish.

Middle East

Palestinians in Chile 'live and breathe Palestine'

Al Jazeera speaks with Ziad el-Aloul, a Palestinian activist, about ways to unite Palestinian diaspora in Latin America.

Middle East

Istanbul nightclub attack suspect 'confesses': official

Governor of Istanbul says Abdulgadir Masharipov, who was captured on Monday, admitted to killing 39 on New Year's Eve.