Nada AlTaher

Legal battles continue while families of detainees remain in the dark about the fate of their loved ones

Experts argue that outdated systems must adapt to manage power imbalance at the UN and restrict modern warfare

Experts say vote called by President Mahmoud Abbas would be welcome, but doubt whether polling will go ahead or galvanise long-awaited reforms

Several Arab and Muslim leaders urged White House to accept Tehran's request for change of location

People will be allowed to vote for parliamentary candidates for first time

Several children are among the dead, enclave authorities say

World Food Programme scales back operations after repeated harassment and detention of UN workers

Russian and Syrian presidents hold talks in Moscow

Palestinians doubt US intentions but cling to hope that $30 billion reconstruction plan will restore dignified life

Once a key US partner, the Kurdish-led group has been left without support and under pressure to concede

Syria's Kurdish authorities say the move does not guarantee people's rights

Aid groups predict little improvement in next stage of ceasefire after Israeli restrictions during phase one

Talks held under Egyptian auspices and attended by 12 committee members

Mass protests and US threats have put survival of Tehran’s government in question

Bodies to steer territory from fragile ceasefire towards reconstruction and recovery have yet to take shape