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Hezbollah promises Syria 'victory'
Saturday May 25th, 2013 09:08:53 PMThe leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah group promises victory in Syria where his supporters are backing President al-Assad, amid an upsurge in fighting there.
'Poor response' to Iraq abuse claims
Friday May 24th, 2013 04:16:18 PMThe UK government's response to claims that British troops abused and unlawfully killed civilians in Iraq is inadequate, the High Court rules, but it stops short of ordering a public inquiry.
Thousands protest in Bahrain sit-in
Friday May 24th, 2013 05:08:03 PMTens of thousands of Bahrainis participated in a sit-in on Friday in protest at a raid on a senior Shia cleric's home.
'Hard decisions' needed for peace
Friday May 24th, 2013 12:46:30 PMUS Secretary of State John Kerry says "hard decisions" will be needed for peace after two days of talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders.
WHO urges sharing over coronavirus
Thursday May 23rd, 2013 11:11:42 PMThe WHO urges countries with possible cases of novel coronavirus to share information amid concern over patent rights held by commercial labs.
Obama defends 'just' drones war
Friday May 24th, 2013 11:44:44 AMPresident Obama defends the use of drones as a "just war" of self-defence against deadly militants, and a campaign that has made America safer.
Rafsanjani criticises Iran's leaders
Thursday May 23rd, 2013 11:19:14 AMFormer Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani accuses the country's leadership of ignorance after he is barred from running for office, say reports.
Kerry condemns Hezbollah over Syria
Wednesday May 22nd, 2013 10:55:02 PMUS Secretary of State John Kerry says Lebanon's Hezbollah and Iran are perpetuating President Bashar al-Assad's "campaign of terror" in Syria.
Gunmen kill 12 in Baghdad brothel
Wednesday May 22nd, 2013 01:47:57 PMGunmen burst into a brothel in eastern Baghdad, killing seven women and five men, in the latest violence in a week of bloodshed in Iraq.
Refugees 'facing rising dangers'
Thursday May 23rd, 2013 03:35:30 AMAmnesty International says the world has become an increasingly dangerous place for refugees and migrants in its annual report.
Egyptian hostages freed in Sinai
Wednesday May 22nd, 2013 12:51:31 PMMohammed Morsi calls for the people of Sinai to give up their arms after seven members of the Egyptian security forces abducted in the region are freed.
More centrifuges at Iran plant - UN
Wednesday May 22nd, 2013 05:01:54 PMThe UN's nuclear watchdog says hundreds of advanced centrifuges have been fitted at Iran's Natanz nuclear plant.
Algeria profile
Thursday January 17th, 2013 08:20:21 AMProvides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news about Algeria
Bahrain country profile
Saturday April 20th, 2013 01:57:07 PMProvides an overview of Bahrain, including key events and facts about this oil-rich state which has become a financial services centre
Egypt profile
Tuesday January 15th, 2013 11:21:13 AMProvides an overview of Egypt, including key events and facts.
Iran country profile
Tuesday April 9th, 2013 03:18:38 PMProvides an overview of Iran, including key events and facts about this country whose supreme leader is an Islamic cleric
Iraq country profile
Tuesday May 21st, 2013 10:51:19 AMProvides an overview of Iraq, including key events and facts about the home of some of the earliest civilisations
Israel profile
Sunday March 17th, 2013 12:59:13 PMProvides an overview of Israel, including key events and facts about the world's only state with a majority Jewish population
Jordan profile
Sunday March 31st, 2013 04:38:10 PMProvides an overview of Jordan, including key events and facts about this small country in the Middle East.
Kuwait profile
Tuesday December 11th, 2012 03:48:29 PMProvides an overview of Kuwait, including key events and facts about this oil-rich state.
Lebanon profile
Thursday April 11th, 2013 10:31:51 AMProvides an overview of Lebanon, including key events and facts about a country which has often been at the centre of Middle Eastern conflicts
Libya country profile
Tuesday May 14th, 2013 02:59:40 PMProvides an overview of Libya, including key events and facts about this major oil producer which was ruled by Colonel Gaddafi for 42 years.
Mauritania country profile
Sunday November 25th, 2012 04:39:51 PMProvides an overview, basic information and key events for this oil-producing, mainly desert country in west Africa
Morocco country profile - Overview
Thursday April 18th, 2013 11:40:25 AMProvides an overview of Morocco, including key events and facts about this mountainous kingdom at the far end of the Maghreb
Oman profile
Tuesday September 11th, 2012 10:18:12 AMProvides an overview of Oman, including key events and facts about the oldest independent state in the Arab world
Qatar country profile
Thursday June 14th, 2012 10:41:17 AMProvides an overview of Qatar, including key events and facts about this small country which has become a major oil producer.
Saudi Arabia profile
Wednesday February 20th, 2013 04:06:49 PMProvides an overview of Saudi Arabia, including key events and facts about the birthplace of Islam
Sudan country profile
Thursday March 14th, 2013 12:11:06 PMProvides an overview, basic information and key events for this African country
Syria profile
Tuesday May 21st, 2013 10:31:15 AMProvides an overview of Syria, including key events and facts about this influential Middle Eastern country.
Tunisia profile
Tuesday May 21st, 2013 10:57:27 AMProvides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news about Tunisia
United Arab Emirates profile
Thursday January 31st, 2013 12:37:50 PMProvides an overview of the United Arab Emirates - known as the UAE - including key events and facts about this federation of seven states.
Yemen profile
Wednesday September 12th, 2012 09:43:02 AMProvides an overview of Yemen, including key events and facts about one of the poorest countries in the Middle East
Golan Heights profile
Tuesday May 21st, 2013 10:15:29 AMProvides an overview of the Golan Heights, including key events and facts about this strategically important Syrian territory occupied by Israel.
Palestinian territories profile
Thursday February 28th, 2013 12:22:46 PMProvides an overview of the Palestinian territories, including key events and facts
VIDEO: Inside Iraq's Imam Hussein mosque
Friday May 24th, 2013 06:50:12 PMAleem Maqbool visits the Imam Hussein Mosque in the Iraqi city of Karbala, the site of a holy pilgrimage for Shia Muslims.
VIDEO: Iran election campaign under way
Friday May 24th, 2013 06:54:43 AMElection campaigning is under way in Iran after the Guardian Council approved eight candidates, all considered conservatives.
VIDEO: Saudi drivers in 'sidewalk skiing' craze
Saturday May 25th, 2013 02:21:24 AMMotorists in Saudi Arabia have developed a new way of driving cars, which uses only two wheels.
VIDEO: Leaving Egypt for life in Dubai
Saturday May 25th, 2013 02:46:29 AMAmid dismay at Egypt's political direction and pessimism about the state of the economy, thousands of Egyptians are choosing to move abroad.
VIDEO: 'Iraq affected by Syria crisis'
Thursday May 23rd, 2013 11:32:01 PMIraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari warns his country is in danger of increased violence resulting from the ongoing crisis in Syria.
VIDEO: Iraqis 'helping fight Syrian holy war'
Monday May 20th, 2013 09:38:07 AMThe BBC has seen evidence that the Syrian regime is getting support from Shia fighters crossing into the country from Iraq.
Why are so many Guantanamo inmates from Yemen?
Friday May 24th, 2013 08:55:02 PMCould Guantanamo's largest detainee group be released?
Iran election: Conservatives dominate narrow field
Friday May 24th, 2013 11:27:49 PMIran's voters have little choice as conservatives dominate
Chaos and suspicion in Cairo mortuary
Friday May 24th, 2013 11:07:08 PMThe mortuary that symbolises Egypt's post-revolutionary chaos
Iraq's reminder of the worst of times
Friday May 24th, 2013 06:26:53 AMIraq appears to be slipping back into mire of sectarian killings
Europe's stance on Hezbollah hardens
Thursday May 23rd, 2013 08:25:22 PMHezbollah's support for Assad hardens European attitudes
Israeli court considers landmark property law cases
Wednesday May 22nd, 2013 02:40:10 AMLandmark ruling could halt Israel's seizure of Palestinian property
Profiles: Iran election candidates
Wednesday May 22nd, 2013 01:52:24 PMProfiles of the eight candidates set to contest Iran's presidential poll
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