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UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson slapped down by Theresa May for Saudi Arabia claims
Johnson accused Middle-Eastern nation of engaging in 'proxy wars' in the region.
From 'ripping up' Iran deal to banning Muslims – what is Donald Trump's plan for the Middle East?
The President-elect has contradicted himself often on policy towards Iran and the Arab world.
Fears for Iraqi children fleeing Mosul as coalition forces close in on Islamic State
Up to half a million child refugees are in grave danger, warns Unicef.
Syria conflict: UK-born wife of Syrian President al-Assad says she turned down offers of asylum
British-Syrian national Asma Assad criticises 'selective' Western media in rare TV interview.
10 nations host over half of world's refugees, Amnesty slams rich countries
Amnesty says countries in the Middle East, South Asia and Africa have accepted 56% of the world's refugees.
Amal Clooney says she would gladly prosecute Syrian President Assad for war crimes
Clooney has repeatedly spoken out against human rights abuses by dictators in the Middle East.
Calais: Hundreds block major highway in protest against 'Jungle' camp
Tensions among locals have increased after the population of the camp rose to at least 7,000 people.
Rafael Nadal to start 2017 season in Brisbane rather than Middle East
Rafael Nadal is currently ranked number five in the men's singles tennis rankings.
Vladimir Putin ready to broker Middle East peace talks, says Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Netanyahu is ready 'anywhere, any time, for direct peace talks with no preconditions,' says spokesman.
Egypt puts three-year-old on trial for reckless driving, resisting arrest and robbery
Ziad Qanawi - who appeared in court on the arm of his lawyer - still has 14 charges outstanding.
Government kept 450 files secret in 2016 - what has it got to hide?
Historians need official documents to tell the truth about the past - without full disclosure there is only a partial picture
Ansbach attack: Syrian suicide bomber was supposed to be deported to Bulgaria
Attacker refused access to music festival before detonating backpack outside restaurant.
Turkey coup: Thousands take to streets in solidarity with government
Turkey's main political parties line up behind Erdogan's AKP Party following failed military coup.
Inside al-Zarqa: Will Isis ambush Jordan's 'waiting generation'?
Al-Qaeda executioner Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was a petty criminal in Zarqa before he became a killer
Iranian pilgrims to miss Hajj due to tense ties between Tehran and Saudi Arabia
Iran says it wanted assurances lives would not be put in danger following the disaster in 2015.
Donald Trump reveals he will visit Israel 'soon' in bid to mend relations following Netanyahu snub
Presidential hopeful appears to confirm reports he will make the trip before the US presidential election.
Iran's leaders squabble over its Israel missile strike capability
Military official reportedly said missile had a range of 1,243 miles, but defence minister said otherwise.
Water scarcity could seriously hurt major economies: World Bank
The Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia are predicted to be among the worst hit in the coming decades.
Barack Obama to announce 250 more US personnel will be sent to Syria to tackle Isis
The deployment would take the number of US personnel there to 300.
Iran executes more than 30 people in 10 days as European officials visit
The country's executions coincided with the visit of European officials to the Islamic Republic.
Drone strike 'Kill List' - and Britain's role in it - will only make the world more dangerous
Kill List generates roughly 40 to 60 new enemies for every terrorist operative killed by drones
Turkey: 'At least 7' police officers killed in bomb blast in Diyarbakir
Diyarbakir is in a region where Kurdish militants often mount attacks, but Isis are also suspects.
Germany drafting new law to ensure refugees integrate with society for permanent residency
Refugees will be required to learn German and integrate with the society to gain permanent residency.
Benjamin Netanyahu: I want a two-state solution but Mahmoud Abbas doesn't
Netanyahu said peace can only be achieved through dialogue, not through UN resolutions.
Former Greek prime minister George Papandreou: 'We need to invest in education for refugee children'
Former Greek prime minister George Papandreou urges host countries in refugee crisis to education refugee children.
Donald Trump presidency would lead to 'clash of civilizations', claims Dubai security chief
Claim comes after series of anti-Islam comments by presidential candidate.
Saudi Arabia tells its citizens 'leave Lebanon immediately' because of Iran hostilities
Travel ban issued following the cessation of aid to Lebanon from the Kingdom.
Manchester United transfer news: Michael Carrick open to MLS move at end of season
The 34-year-old midfielder joined the Red Devils in 2006 and has been a key part of their recent success.
Middle East 'nuclear arms race' in progress says Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya'alon
'Countries in the Arab world are preparing to acquire nuclear weapons,' said Ya'alon.
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill put 1,000-year enmity to rest in historic Cuba meeting
Leaders call for renewed Christian unity and appeal for protection of Christians in the Middle East.