- + Iranian protester subjected to mock executions in prison - source—The 27-year-old was blindfolded and told he was to be hanged while awaiting trial, the source says.
- + Uncertainty over Iran’s morality police after official's 'disbanded' remarks—The attorney general suggested it had been disbanded, but there has been no government confirmation.
- + Syria: Protesters storm governor's office in southern city of Suweida—Protesters in the Druze-majority city of Suweida reportedly call for the overthrow of President Assad.
- + Syria: Protesters storm governor's office in southern city of Sweida—Protesters in the Druze-majority city of Sweida reportedly call for the overthrow of President Assad.
- + Iran executes four men over alleged links with Israel's intelligence service—The executions come at a time of heightened tensions in Iran after more than two months of protests.
- + Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests, says attorney general—The move would mark a concession to protesters but it has not been confirmed by other authorities.
- + Elnaz Rekabi: Family home of Iranian climber demolished—Elnaz Rekabi became a hero of the protest movement after competing abroad with her hair uncovered.
- + West Bank footage throws spotlight on Israel's use of lethal force—Four Palestinians were shot dead by Israeli troops during confrontations on one day this week.
- + Israel to deport Palestinian lawyer to France - rights group—Salah Hammouri, accused of belonging to a terrorist group, has had his Jerusalem residency revoked.
- + Egypt mothers misled into Caesarean sections - campaigner—Egypt has a high Caesarean section rate, with doctors accused of using it for cash and convenience.
- + World Cup 2022: 'I am very afraid', says Qatari transgender woman—Shahd says authorities told her to remove breast tissue that grew after she began taking oestrogen.
- + World Aids Day: Why the Middle East lags behind in fighting HIV—It is one of only three regions in the world where the virus that causes Aids is still on the rise.
- + World Cup 2022: Female refs 'a positive message' for women in Qatar - Stephanie Frappart—Having females referees at the World Cup helps send a positive message over women's rights in Qatar, says Stephanie Frappart.
- + World Cup: Shuttle flights cast doubts on carbon-neutral pledge—Organisers promised a sustainable World Cup, but daily shuttle flights are generating huge CO2 emissions.
- + 'Israeli women and their Gulf sisters are so similar'—How a women's business forum is forging trade ties between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain.
- + Abu al-Hassan al-Qurayshi: IS announces leader's death and names replacement—The US military says Abu al-Hassan al-Qurayshi was killed by rebels in southern Syria last month.
- + IS announces leader's death and names replacement—The jihadist group says Abu al-Hassan al-Hashemi al-Qurayshi has been killed but gives no details.
- + World Cup 2022: Man killed in Iran celebrating football team's loss - report—Activists say Mehran Samak was shot by security forces after he honked a car horn as a sign of protest.
- + World Cup 2022: Iranian man killed celebrating football team's loss - report—Activists say Mehran Samak was shot by security forces after he honked a car horn as a sign of protest.
- + World Cup 2022: Iranian protesters celebrate football team's elimination—People were filmed dancing in streets and honking car horns after the football team lost to the USA.
- + The Kashmir Files: Row over Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's comment—Nadav Lapid, jury chief at an Indian film festival, called Bollywood hit The Kashmir Files "propaganda".
- + World Cup: How Qataris watch the football matches—Away from the fan zones, Qataris are gathering to watch the first World Cup to take place in the Middle East.
- + Camels battle it out in Qatar beauty contest—The hoofed mammals from across the Gulf strut their stuff at a very different "World Cup".
- + World Cup 2022: Iran 0-1 USA: Christian Pulisic winner seals date with Netherlands—The United States win their World Cup grudge match against Iran as Christian Pulisic scores the winner to set up a last-16 tie with the Netherlands.
- + Five Palestinian men killed in West Bank violence—Four men died in clashes with Israeli troops, while a fifth was shot after running over a soldier.
- + Channel migrants: Man arrested in UK over 27 dinghy deaths—A man wanted by French police is detained in Gloucestershire in connection with the drownings.
- + Four Palestinian men killed in West Bank violence—Three men died in clashes with Israeli troops, while a fourth was shot after running over a soldier.
- + Three Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli forces in West Bank—The men were reportedly shot by Israeli troops in two incidents, amid an upsurge in violence.
- + World Cup 2022: Inside the ‘secret club’ of Iranian anti-government football fans—A group of Iranian football fans opposed to the regime are in Qatar to make their voices heard.
- + The Kashmir Files at IFFI: Row over Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's comment—Nadav Lapid, jury chief at an Indian film festival, called Bollywood hit The Kashmir Files "propaganda".
- + Gay England fan in Qatar's secret World Cup diary—Phil on his experience as a football fan in a country where same sex relationships are criminalised.
- + World Cup 2022: Gay England fan's secret Qatar diary—Phil on his experience as a football fan in a country where same sex relationships are criminalised.
- + World Cup 2022: 'Being a gay fan in Doha is so taboo we're invisible'—Phil on his experience as a football fan in a country where same sex relationships are criminalised.
- + World Cup 2022: Protester invades pitch during Portugal v Uruguay—A protester invades the pitch carrying a rainbow flag and 'save Ukraine' t-shirt during the World Cup Group H game between Portugal and Uruguay.
- + Netanyahu signs Israel coalition deal with anti-LGBT Noam party—Israel's PM-designate will hand a government post to a homophobic ultra-nationalist party leader.
- + World Cup 2022: Gregg Berhalter apologises for Iran flag change on social media by US—Gregg Berhalter apologises for a social media post by the United States which removed the emblem of the Islamic Republic from Iran's flag.
- + Toomaj Salehi: Dissident Iranian rapper could face death penalty—Toomaj Salehi, who backed the anti-government protests, has been charged with "corruption on Earth".
- + World Cup 2022: Iran complain to Fifa over flag change on social media by US—Iran's football federation complains to Fifa after the United States removed the emblem of the Islamic Republic from the country's flag in social medi...
- + Tutankhamun's inspiring 21st Century afterlife—Egyptologists are still learning about his life and treasures a century after his tomb was opened.
- + World Cup 2022: Qatar 1-3 Senegal - hosts eliminated after two games—Qatar have been eliminated at the group-stage in their home World Cup after Senegal condemned them to a second straight loss.
- + Iran scores twice in stoppage time to beat Wales—Wales' first World Cup for 64 years looks set to end at the first hurdle after they suffer a gut-wrenching - but deserved - last-ditch 2-0 defeat agai...
- + Itamar Ben-Gvir: Israeli far-right leader set to join new coalition—Under a deal with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud, the head of Jewish Power will be security minister.
- + Iran football manager Queiroz confronts BBC's Shaimaa Khalil—The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil asked Iran footballer Mehdi Taremi for his view on the protests in Iran.
- + World Cup 2022: What has and hasn’t been banned in Qatar?—Are supporters in Qatar managing to keep up with the changes over alcohol, kit and freedom of speech?
- + John Cantlie: Ten years since IS kidnap of British journalist in Syria—The fate of photographer John Cantlie, kidnapped by the jihadist group in 2012, remains unknown.
- + Qatar World Cup 2022: I walked 1,600km to get here—Saudi fan Abdullah al-Salmi walked all the way from his home in Jeddah to Doha to see the football tournament.
- + World Cup 2022: Iran's turbulent build-up amid violent anti-government protests—As anti-government protests continue to rage in Iran, the country's football team will soon have a global stage for their voice.
- + Iran protests: Fact-checking claims of '15,000 death sentences'—Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several other celebrities shared the claim on social media this week.
- + Qatar World Cup: Families seek answers over migrant worker deaths—Relatives of migrants working on building projects say safety failures led to their deaths.
- + World Cup 2022: A desert World Cup blighted by a dust-storm of controversy—With the World Cup set to begin in Qatar, BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks at why the tournament is so controversial.
- + Iranian protesters look to outside world for help—From cutting ties to banning Iran from the World Cup, protesters see a vital role for the world.
- + What is COP27 and why is it important?—This year's climate summit comes amid spiralling energy costs and diplomatic tensions.
- + Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's comeback leader—How an ex-commando became the most dominant figure in the country's recent history.
- + Iran protests: The dance video I dared not share—Dancer Sarina was banned from performing but is now sharing her work in solidarity with protesting women.
- + Hashtags, a viral song and memes empower Iran's protesters—People are expressing solidarity and spreading awareness through hashtags, a viral song and memes.
- + Lebanon cholera: 'We're afraid of everything now'—The infectious disease is spreading fast in a country ill-equipped to stop it.
- + Trapped in Saudi Arabia: A mother's fight to free her daughter—Carly took her daughter to Saudi Arabia to visit her father. Three years later, she's still there.
- + Lebanon: Iraqi tourists provide unlikely boost for failing economy—Despite power cuts, shortages and political strife, Iraqis (and their dollars) are coming to Lebanon.
- + Robert Pether: 'My Australian husband faces death in an Iraq jail'—Australian man Robert Pether was jailed arbitrarily and needs urgent medical care, his wife says.
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