Turkey has been the biggest military and political ally of the Syrian opposition in the war-torn country’s northwest.
And a shark attack in Egypt, Gaddafi’s fifth son on hunger strike in Lebanon. Here’s the Middle East this week.
Erdogan’s independent foreign policy put Turkey on the map – the opposition’s may be far more muted.
Aid groups provide community iftar meals to help people displaced by war and earthquakes as food prices surge.
Russian rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov said the protest was made to the US-led coalition in Syria over actions by US troops.
Syrian defence ministry said Aleppo airport was damaged by missiles in what is the third Israeli attack in six months.
Ruins, rescues, rubble and hope a month on since the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria.
Afraid their homes could collapse, families are staying in makeshift shelters in harsh winter conditions.
Essential Middle East explores the reasons behind the slow humanitarian response to Syria after deadly earthquakes.
All the updates from February 21, as they happened.
Reconstruction efforts after earthquakes in Turkey and Syria could cost billions of dollars.
Essential Middle East discusses deadly earthquakes in Turkey and the challenges ahead.
Death toll nears 42,000, but rescuers find survivors after 10 days under the rubble
Eleven trucks carrying humanitarian assistance passed through the Bab al-Salam crossing, UN says.
