‘Cannabis burned during worship’ by ancient Israelites – study
Image copyright Getty ImagesImage caption Cannabis residue was found on an altar at the temple…
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Trafficked Nigerian women rescued from Lebanon
Image copyright NaptipImage caption The women were taken to a hotel where they will stay…
Malka Leifer: Rape-accused ex-principal fit for extradition to Australia
Image copyright AFPImage caption Malka Leifer arrives for a hearing at the District Court in…
Coronavirus: Egypt doctors accuse government over medics’ deaths
Image copyright AFPImage caption Egypt has reported 17,900 confirmed cases of Covid-19 and 783 associated…
Romina Ashrafi: Outrage in Iran over ‘honour killing’ of girl
Image copyright TwitterImage caption Romina Ashrafi reportedly told police that she feared for her life…
Coronavirus: Lebanon’s woes worsen as country pushed to the brink
Image copyright EPAImage caption Lebanon has been rocked by anti-government protests for months For the…
Coronavirus: Iran reopens Shia Muslim shrines after two-month closure
Image copyright AFPImage caption Iran’s major religious sites were closed by the authorities on 16…
In pictures: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid coronavirus
Image copyright EPAImage caption Some worshippers in Indonesia had their temperature checked before attending prayers…
Iran oil tanker reaches Venezuela amid US tension
Image copyright Getty ImagesImage caption Oil-rich Venezuela now relies heavily on imports (file photo) The…
Family of exiled top Saudi officer Saad al-Jabri ‘targeted’
Image copyright ReutersImage caption Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is considered the de facto leader…
Netanyahu trial: Israeli prime minister faces Jerusalem court
Image copyright EPAImage caption Mr Netanyahu is the first serving Israeli prime minister to go…
Coronavirus in the Maldives: The couple trapped on never-ending honeymoon
Image copyright Family handoutImage caption Khaled and Peri started their honeymoon in Mexico in March…