- + Algeria jails two former prime ministers ahead of election—They were accused of abusing authority in a car manufacturing embezzlement scandal.
- + Syrian president's uncle on trial in France for money laundering—Rifaat al-Assad denies embezzling Syrian state funds to buy homes and offices worth €90m.
- + Pensacola attack gunman reported to have filed complaint—Mohammed Alshamrani alleged a naval instructor mocked his moustache in front of other students.
- + Six charts that show how hard US sanctions have hit Iran—Iran's leaders have stayed defiant in the face of the sanctions, but their substantial impact is clear.
- + Pensacola attack is presumed terrorism - FBI—US officials say they are trying to determine if the Saudi gunman was working alone or with a group.
- + Saudi Arabia ends gender segregation in restaurants—It had previously been mandatory to have one entrance for families and women, and another for men.
- + Joshua reclaims heavyweight world titles in Riyadh—Anthony Joshua wins his world heavyweight title rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr by unanimous decision in Saudi Arabia.
- + Pensacola attack: Gunman 'played mass-shooting videos at dinner'—The Saudi student played footage at a dinner before attacking a Florida navy base, reports say.
- + Pensacola shooting: Saudi students questioned after navy-base attack—Authorities have not specified a connection with the dead gunman, who was also a Saudi national.
- + US and Iranian men released in prisoner swap—Xiyue Wang was jailed in Iran in 2016 while Massoud Soleimani was arrested at a US airport last year.
- + Iraq protests: Gunmen kill at least 20 people in Baghdad—The country is in the midst of fierce protests fuelled by anger over corruption and unemployment.
- + Club World Cup: Final host stadium switched by Fifa—Fifa is forced to change the venue for the final of the Club World Cup in Qatar because the stadium where it was due to be held is not yet signed off.
- + Pensacola shooting: Saudi king condemns 'barbaric' attack—A deadly attack by a Saudi air force member "in no way" represents the kingdom, Donald Trump told.
- + Pensacola shooting: Saudi student kills three at US naval base—The gunman is also shot dead in the attack in Pensacola, the second at a US naval site in a week.
- + Saudi Aramco raises $25.6bn in world's biggest share sale—The oil giant's listing is the biggest ever, surpassing that of China's Alibaba in 2014.
- + Joshua v Ruiz II: Anthony Joshua responds to 'sportswashing' Saudi human rights claims—British heavyweight Anthony Joshua fields questions about Saudi 'sportswashing' human rights abuse claims with his re-match against Andy Ruiz Jr.
- + Joshua v Ruiz II: Anthony Joshua responds to 'sportwashing' Saudi human rights claims—British heavyweight Anthony Joshua fields questions about Saudi 'sportwashing' human rights abuse claims with his re-match against Andy Ruiz Jr.
- + Iran developing nuclear-capable missiles, European powers warn UN—The UK, France and Germany say such activity is "inconsistent" with a UN Security Council resolution.
- + What's behind the wave of Middle East protests?—The BBC's Jeremy Bowen asks why people have been taking to the streets in Lebanon, Iran and Iraq.
- + Iran protests: State TV acknowledges deaths during unrest—The authorities have been accused of trying to cover up a crackdown on peaceful demonstrators.
- + For Sama: Acclaimed Syria documentary wins British Independent Film Awards—For Sama, about a young mother in the Syrian civil war, wins four British Independent Film Awards.
- + The Iraq protests explained in 100 and 500 words—People have taken to the streets to demand an overhaul of the entire political system.
- + Jordan farm fire: Pakistanis die as blaze sweeps through makeshift homes—Eight children are among those killed after a blaze tore through iron sheds housing migrants workers.
- + Reform and repression go hand in hand in Saudi Arabia—Sweeping social reforms have been accompanied by a crackdown on dissent, says Sebastian Usher.
- + Iraq unrest: Parliament approves PM Abdul Mahdi's resignation—It comes after two months of protests in which security forces have killed about 400 people.
- + 'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil—A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.
- + Jesus manger: Relic returns to Bethlehem in time for Christmas—The thumb-sized relic is returned to Jesus' birthplace almost 1,400 years after being sent to Rome.
- + Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas—Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome.
- + Iraq unrest: PM Abdul Mahdi to resign after bloodiest day in protests—Adel Abdul Mahdi's move follows criticism from the country's top Shia Muslim cleric.
- + Iraq unrest: Nearly 40 killed in fresh wave of protests—Troops fire live rounds in Nasiriya, Baghdad and Najaf on one of the bloodiest days of unrest so far.
- + Iraq unrest: More than 30 killed in fresh wave of protests—Troops fire live rounds in Nasiriya, Baghdad and Najaf on one of the bloodiest days of unrest so far.
- + Iraq unrest: 27 killed in fresh wave of protests—Troops fire live rounds in Nasiriya, Baghdad and Najaf on one of the bloodiest days of unrest so far.
- + Yemen civil war: 128 detainees sent home from Saudi Arabia—The International Committee of the Red Cross assisted the repatriation of 128 rebels.
- + Iraq unrest: 13 killed in fresh wave of protests—The government announces it is setting up military "crisis cells" to quell the unrest.
- + Iraq unrest: Eight killed in fresh wave of protests—The government announces it is setting up military "crisis cells" to quell the unrest.
- + Hisham Ashmawi: Egypt court sentences 'top jihadist' to death—Hisham Ashmawi is convicted of involvement in several high-profile attacks on government targets.
- + Iran protests: Videos reveal crackdown regime tried to hide from world—Social media is painting a picture of a government crackdown bloodier than many had feared.
- + Iran letter raises prospect of 'white list' internet clampdown—Citizens fear Iran will soon limit access to a so-called "white list" of approved foreign services.
- + Lebanon protests: Caretaker PM Saad Hariri withdraws candidacy—The caretaker PM hopes his decision will prompt parliamentary blocs to quickly agree a replacement.
- + Lebanon protests: Rival political factions clash again in Beirut—Gunfire was heard as supporters of the prime minister fought with those of Hezbollah and Amal.
- + Lebanese business people back protesters' call for change—How Lebanon's business community views the current anti-government protests.
- + What links street protests around the world?—This year has seen protests on almost every continent and there are common causes that unite them.
- + Egyptian woman 'wins court battle' over unequal inheritance laws—Christian Huda Nasrallah says she will receive the same as her brothers, counter to Islamic law.
- + Europol disrupts Islamic State propaganda machine—The action led to the taking down of thousands of Islamic State accounts on messaging app Telegram.
- + Israel's deportation of Human Rights Watch activist condemned—The government terminated Omar Shakir's residency permit, saying he supported a boycott of Israel.
- + Hitler items bought by Lebanese businessman to thwart neo-Nazis—A Lebanese businessman is giving away Nazi memorabilia he bought at auction to Israeli fundraisers.
- + Iraq protests: Tear gas canisters 'aimed at protesters'—Activists say military-grade cans are being fatally shot at people in anti-government protests in Iraq.
- + Mada Masr: Egypt independent news outlet's office 'raided'—Mada Masr says laptops and phones were confiscated and three staff members briefly arrested.
- + Iraq protests: Security forces open fire on protesters—At least five people have been killed in southern Iraq as anti-government protests continue.
- + Iraq protests: 'We are running a marathon for peace'—A group of young people in Baghdad found a different way to protest against the government.
- + Egypt animal mummies showcased at Saqqara near Cairo—The mummies, including cats, crocodiles, cobras, were found at the Saqqara necropolis near Cairo.
- + Lebanon protest: Expats return for Independence Day demonstration—Protestors against corruption and the ruling elite were joined by Lebanese from around the world.
- + Netanyahu: Corruption charges an 'attempted coup'—Israel's prime minister was defiant after being charged with bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
- + Is Donald Trump 'stealing oil' from Syria?—The US is at the centre of an international row over claims to a slice of Syria's oil revenues.
- + Russian tour operators offer trips to Syria—Russian tour operators have started promoting organised tours to Syria, despite warnings to avoid the war-torn country.
- + Iran's internet blackout reaches four-day mark—Almost all internet connectivity in the country has been switched off since Saturday.
- + US settlement move reduces chances of Israeli-Palestinian peace deal—The way forward is even less clear after the Trump administration's move, says Barbara Plett Usher.
- + Israel-Gaza clash: Why Hamas chose restraint—Unusually, Gaza's rulers stayed out of the recent fighting, but the next time might be different.
- + Dubai Air Show: Aerospace industry meets for deals and displays—About 1,300 exhibitors are expected at the biggest aerospace and defence event of the year.
- + In pictures: Inside Iran's secretive Yarsan faith—Yarsan is one of the Middle East's oldest faiths and has more than one million followers in Iran.
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