Saudis vow to 'retaliate' if sanctioned over journalist
Saudi Arabia yesterday warned against threats to punish it over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi last week, saying it would retaliate against any sanctions with tougher measures, as international criticism increased.

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Jordan-Syria crossing to reopen
Jordan and Syria agreed yesterday to reopen a vital border crossing between the two countries, three years after the commercial lifeline fell to rebel groups and traffic was halted.

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Children among dead in traffickers' lorry crash
Twenty-two people, including children, were killed when a lorry carrying migrants crashed in the western Turkish province of Izmir yesterday.

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Bombed-out Raqqa still in rubble one year after coalition bombs fell
US-led air strikes destroyed much of Syria's Raqqa while crushing Isil last year, but the coalition has done little to help it recover, rights group Amnesty International said this weekend.

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Dead man walking Saudis say nothing
Turkish officials have an audio recording of the alleged killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi from the Apple Watch he wore when he walked into the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul over a week ago, a pro-government Turkish newspaper reported last Saturday.

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Pastor convicted in terrorism spying trial told he is free to go
A Turkish court convicted American pastor Andrew Brunson of aiding terrorism yesterday - but sentenced him to just time served and ordered his immediate release.

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