- + Iran nuclear deal: Khamenei lists demands for European powers—Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei says European powers mustmake up for the US exit from the agreement.
- + Wael Abbas: Prominent Egyptian blogger 'arrested'—Police raided Wael Abbas's home in Cairo overnight and took him away blindfolded, his lawyer says.
- + Saudi Arabia widens crackdown on women's rights activists—Eleven people are now being held, activists say, just weeks before a ban on women driving is lifted.
- + In pictures: Hitchhiking in the occupied West Bank—A photojournalist documents the risky world of Israeli “trempists” - Hebrew for hitchhikers.
- + Israel complains over Dutch TV Eurovision parody—A primetime TV show is criticised after it uses Israel's winning song to highlight violence in Gaza.
- + Palestinians demand full ICC investigation into 'Israeli war crimes'—The foreign minister submits a referral detailing what he says is evidence of alleged Israeli crimes.
- + F-35 stealth fighter sees first combat, in Israeli operation—Israel confirms the US-made F-35, from the world's costliest military programme, was used recently.
- + Panama says new evidence shows 1994 plane crash 'terrorist' incident—The country's president orders the case to be reopened after receiving Israeli intelligence.
- + 'I want to be like Mo Salah'—Aspiring footballers in Mo Salah's hometown are taking inspiration from the Liverpool FC ace.
- + Iran sanctions: Zarif condemns Pompeo announcement—Tehran dismisses Washington's promise to impose the "strongest sanctions in history".
- + Syria war: Army takes full control of Damascus after ousting IS—The military declares the capital "secure" after clearing a small enclave held by IS militants.
- + US vows 'strongest sanctions in history' on Iran—The top US diplomat says Iran will be "battling to keep its economy alive" after sanctions take effect.
- + Iran mushroom poisoning: More than 800 sick from deadly fungi—At least 11 die and 800 fall ill after eating the deadly fungi in the west of the country.
- + Jailed British-Iranian faces new charge—Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is charged in Iran with spreading propaganda, campaigners say.
- + The 'day spa' for pregnant sharks—Visit the 'day spa' where pregnant dusky sharks treat themselves to a warm bath
- + Syria war: IS militants 'leave Damascus suburbs'—Activists say there has been an evacuation but Syrian officials deny any ceasefire deal.
- + Saudi Arabia women's driving activists 'targeted in smear campaign'—With weeks to go until Saudi women are allowed to drive, activists face arrests and death threats.
- + Saudi Arabia detains seven activists ahead of lifting of driving ban—Seven leading women's rights activists are held weeks before the country lifts a female driving ban.
- + Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr's bloc wins Iraq elections—Moqtada Sadr, a long-time opponent of the US and Iran, makes a comeback in Iraq, final results show.
- + Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr bloc wins Iraq elections—Moqtada Sadr makes a comeback in Iraq, defeating PM Haidar al-Abadi, final results show.
- + Saudi Arabia 'detains seven activists' ahead of lifting of driving ban—Prominent women's rights activists are held weeks before kingdom is set to lift female driving ban.
- + Iranian women threw off the hijab - what happened next?—The BBC takes a look at how far a growing women's movement against Iran's mandatory hijab has come.
- + Saudi activists 'detained' ahead of lifting of driving ban—The detentions are said to be linked to next month's lifting of the ban on women driving.
- + Israel's Gaza response 'wholly disproportionate' - UN rights chief—The UN rights chief sharply criticises Israel for killing Palestinians "caged in a toxic slum".
- + Iran nuclear deal: EU moves to avoid impact of US sanctions—The bloc is resurrecting an old statute in order to protect billions of dollars of investment in Iran.
- + Iran nuclear deal: EU looks to avoid impact of US sanctions—It is seeking to protect billions of dollars of investment in Iran by resurrecting an old statute.
- + 'I hated myself for Abu Ghraib abuse'—One of the soldiers convicted in the Abu Ghraib scandal talks about its legacy.
- + 'I hated myself after abuse at Abu Ghraib'—One of the soldiers convicted in the Abu Ghraib scandal talks about its legacy.
- + Micronation founder Eli Avivi dies in Israel—Eli Avivi led the micronation of Achzivland and was one of its two residents for nearly 50 years.
- + Gaza: The history behind the anger—The BBC's Paul Adams explains the issues at the root of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
- + Saudi women troll men telling them 'You won't drive'—Women in Saudi Arabia are hitting back at men telling them: "You won't drive," on social media.
- + Beirut Pride cancelled after organiser detained—The organiser of Lebanon's Beirut Pride says authorities detained him on Monday night.
- + Syria war: OPCW says chlorine used in February attack—The global chemical weapons watchdog says chlorine was released from cylinders in Saraqeb.
- + Did Israel use excessive force at Gaza protests?—Israeli troops have been criticised for using live fire in response to Palestinian protests in Gaza.
- + Saudi women prepare to hit the road—Women received driving lessons at an exhibition ahead of next month's lifting of the female driving ban.
- + Gaza violence: Israelis and Palestinians in fierce exchanges at UN—Palestinian and Israeli UN envoys trade bitter accusations after Monday's killing of 58 Palestinians.
- + Jerusalem embassy: Are other countries planning to move?—The US officially opened its new embassy on 14 May to coincide with the 70th anniversary of the creation of Israel.
- + Gaza begins to bury its dead after deadliest day in years—Israel faces international rebuke as funerals get under way for 58 Palestinians killed in Gaza.
- + 'Shock in Gaza at the scale of the killing'—The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains the reason why people have been protesting in Gaza.
- + What's at the root of the protests in Gaza?—The BBC's Jeremy Bowen explains the reason why people have been protesting.
- + Tension in Gaza as Palestinians begin to bury 58 dead—Palestinians prepare to bury the dead after Israeli troops killed 58 protesters and injured thousands.
- + UK 'must raise jailed Iran mum case'—The husband of jailed mother Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says she is facing possible new charges.
- + Gaza violence: Fresh protests expected after deadly clashes—Palestinians prepare new protests against Israel, a day after violence left 55 dead and hundreds wounded.
- + Six misconceptions about Ramadan—As Ramadan begins, we speak to experts about some of the misconceptions around the holy month.
- + Trumplomacy over Iran leaves Europe scrambling—The US abandonment of the Iran nuclear deal left US allies spinning, writes Barbara Plett Usher.
- + Gaza's deadliest day of violence in years—Palestinian officials say dozens of people were killed, with thousands more wounded.
- + Iraq election: Prime minister trails rivals—A controversial cleric is set for a stunning comeback, overtaking the prime minister's bloc.
- + Why Jerusalem matters—The city's importance explained, as the controversial US embassy move to the city goes ahead.
- + Iran nuclear deal: Envoy starts diplomatic tour after US withdrawal—Its foreign minister starts a diplomatic tour to seek assurances after the US abandoned the deal.
- + Eurovision 2018: Israel's Netta is the winner—The 25-year-old took home the trophy with her song Toy, inspired by the anti-harassment campaign #MeToo.
- + Iran nuclear deal: The EU's billion-dollar deals at risk—Billions of dollars of EU investment in Iran are at risk in the sanctions dispute with the US.
- + Viewpoint: Trump knew Iran deal wasn't working—No-one should have been surprised when President Trump walked away from the Iran deal, says Adam Gingrich.
- + Iraq elections: Could Iran be the real winner?—Iraqis vote in the first polls since the defeat of IS, but Iran's influence looms large, writes Jeremy Bowen.
- + Your questions answered on Iran and Israel relations—As tensions rise between Israel and Iran over the Golan Heights, the question is, what happens next.
- + Israel versus Iran - in 300 words—Here's the background to the confrontation between the two arch-foes in war-torn Syria.
- + Israel v Iran: Are they heading for a war?—Stakes are high since Israel launched a massive wave of strikes after coming under Iranian rocket fire.
- + The impact of Iran sanctions - in charts—What could the reintroduction of sanctions mean for Iran and foreign companies?
- + What Trump's Jerusalem decision means for peace—The BBC's Lyse Doucet explains what the US recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital means for peace.
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