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Lebanon urged to resist violence Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:39:20 +0000
Syria\'s president and the Saudi king call on Lebanon\'s rival factions to avoid turning to violence amid mounting political tensions in the country.

Hamas man \'killed in air strike\' Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:34:08 +0000
A Hamas militant is reported killed and several are injured by Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip, hours after a Palestinian rocket hit the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon.

Saudi warned on expelling Somalis Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:50:34 +0000
The UN refugee agency urges Saudi Arabia to stop deporting Somalis, saying 2,000 have recently been sent to Mogadishu.

Arab League endorses direct talks Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:25:34 +0000
The Arab League backs direct Palestinian peace talks with the Israelis, but leaves the timing to the Palestinians, officials say.

Gun and bomb attacks hit Baghdad Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:01:34 +0000
At least 16 people, including several security force members, are killed in shootings and explosions in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, officials say.

Canada jails Iran nuclear suspect Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:15:59 +0000
The Ontario Court of Justice in Canada sentences a Toronto man to four years in prison for trying to export nuclear-related items to Iran.

Japanese tanker in damage mystery Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:45:34 +0000
Officials investigate damage to a Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports of a collision or an attack.

Iran stoning lawyer \'is missing\' Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:32:41 +0000
Rights group Amnesty International accuses Iran of persecuting a lawyer involved in the high profile case of a woman sentenced to death by stoning.

Hamas bans Gaza lingerie displays Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:10:51 +0000
Mannequins and pictures of underwear models will be removed from women\'s clothes shops under new rules announced by Hamas.

Nepal lifts ban on Iraq workers Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:26 +0000
The government in Nepal lifts a ban that prohibited Nepalis from seeking work in Iraq.

Graphics: Oil and sanctions Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:36:38 +0000
Iran has faced waves of international sanctions since the Islamic revolution in 1979, but what effect have they actually had on the country and its economy and trading behaviour?

Business empire of Revolutionary Guards Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:57:45 +0000
Iran\'s sophisticated, energy-rich economy is increasingly coming under control of the secretive Revolutionary Guards, the BBC\'s Mark Gregory writes.

China-Iran: Old ties, modern dependency Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:55:40 +0000
Sanctions imposed on Iran are having an effect on its business ties with China, reports Chris Hogg.

Analysis: Do economic sanctions work? Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:16:13 +0000
Is there any evidence that sanctions have worked against countries in the past? The BBC\'s diplomatic correspondent Jonathan Marcus reports.

Fossil sparks whale of a row for Egypt customs Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:53:41 +0000
The fossil of a whale is at the centre of a bizarre customs wrangle at Cairo airport, the BBC\'s Jon Leyne reports.

Israel researchers develop \'sniff controlled\' wheelchair Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:33:29 +0000
Scientists develop a device that allows people with severe disabilities to control a wheelchair and communicate by sniffing.

Algeria Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:28:09 +0000
Key facts, figures and dates

Bahrain Wed, 5 May 2010 14:06:39 +0000
Key facts, figures and dates

Egypt Mon, 7 Jun 2010 14:31:11 +0000
Key facts, figures and dates

Iran Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:59:38 +0000
Key facts, figures and dates

Iraq Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:53:55 +0000
Key facts, figures and dates

Israel/Palestinian territories Sat, 8 May 2010 08:57:18 +0000
Key facts, figures and dates

Jordan Sat, 8 May 2010 09:18:08 +0000
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Kuwait Sat, 8 May 2010 09:53:20 +0000
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Lebanon Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:52:55 +0000
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Libya Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:38:05 +0000
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Mauritania Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:33:11 +0000
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Morocco Thu, 27 May 2010 10:33:38 +0000
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Oman Thu, 27 May 2010 10:20:28 +0000
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Qatar Thu, 27 May 2010 11:02:07 +0000
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Saudi Arabia Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:55:07 +0000
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Sudan Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:27:39 +0000
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Syria Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:39:05 +0000
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Tunisia Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:41:19 +0000
Key facts, figures and dates

United Arab Emirates Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:13:41 +0000
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Yemen Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:02:32 +0000
Key facts, figures and dates

Golan Heights Sat, 8 May 2010 08:18:01 +0000
A profile of the Syrian plateau captured by Israel in 1967

Saudi Arabia celebrates its heritage Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:42:47 +0000
The BBC travelled to Riyadh for Saudi Arabia\'s first ever international conference dedicated to preserving Islamic Urban Heritage.

Changing times Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:50:59 +0000
What the Syria-Saudi visit means for Lebanon

Lords to Lod Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:01:59 +0000
The Israelis taking cricket very seriously

Hit by sanctions Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:59:29 +0000
Black market boom as Dubai curbs trade with Iran

Picture of health? Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:09:05 +0000
Hosni Mubarak\'s busy schedule may dispel health rumours

Iranian voices Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:59:18 +0000
How will sanctions on Iran affect ordinary people?

Olympic dreams Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:20:31 +0000
Rowing amid gunshots and bombs in Baghdad

Holding out Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:12:31 +0000
Direct talks are tough sell to weary Palestinians

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