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Turkey-backed Free Syrian Army soldiers wait stationed near the northern Syrian city of Manbij. AP Photo -
A tourist bus which was attacked by a roadside bomb is towed away from the scene, in Giza province south of the Egyptian capital Cairo. AFP -
Al-Wehda players celebrate after scoring a goal during the Saudi Professional League soccer match between Al-Wehda and Al-Ahli at King Abdulaziz Sport City, Makkah Al Mukaramah, Saudi Arabia. EPA -
Mousa Kazem from al-Nahrawan kick boxing club competes during the first Iraqi kick boxing championship in Baghdad. AFP -
Iraqi protesters wearing yellow vests flash the victory gesture and shout slogans during a demonstration against corruption and lack of services in the southern city of Basra. AFP -
Palestinian protesters during a demonstration near the border between Israel and Gaza Strip. EPA -
Palestinian youths and protesters sit together around a fire as they seek shelter from the rain, during a demonstration near the border with Israel east of Gaza city. AFP
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