middle East

British policy towards Bahrain has encouraged the arrest and conviction of Al-Wefaq leader Shaikh Ali Salman

Five more people confirmed to have contracted the virus bringing total infected to 41.

Tony Blair has stood down as Middle East peace envoy after eight years

Demonstrations to mark 67th anniversary of al-Nakba - 'the catastrophe' - will be held on 15 May.

The Islamic State leader and self-declared caliph reportedly remains in critical condition.

Officials say that the insurgents are willing to talk to the Afghani government about ending the conflict.

Egyptian former president Morsi is the latest in a long line of Muslim Brotherhood figures to be jailed.

Migrants risk abduction, rape and even murder but still brave the deadly journey in pursuit of a better life.

Re-opening of Saudi embassy may improve relationship between the two countries and encourage dialogue.

Author and pacifist warned against humanity repeating its mistakes in final interview.

Militants storm Syrian side of border as Bashar Al-Assad responds with barrel bombs, reports claim.

Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli soldiers during rallies commemorating the 39th anniversary of Land Day.

Islamic State's banning of El Clasico in Mosul shows once again how detached militants are from Middle East reality.

Saudi Arabia has rounded up Sunni allies from across the Middle East in the biggest Arab coalition in recent history.

As Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser learned in the 1960s, wading into Yemen may not end well.

Obama calls Netanyahu and stresses two-state plan for 'secure Israel alongside a sovereign and viable Palestine'.

Heavy snow set to last for two more days after an unusually dry winter led to fears of drought.

BlackBerry OS 10.3.1 is rolling out for users in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

Equation group hailed as the most technically gifted team of hackers ever, working for the NSA to target thousands of victims around the world

About two per cent of the UK's economy is affected by North Sea oil and gas with direct and indirect employment reported to be in the region of 450,000

Igor Sechin said some countries are pursuing their personal interests and undermining other members within the oil cartel.

The Nibras petrochemicals complex is expected to be operational in five to six years.

IMF estimates that oil and gas export losses in Gulf Cooperation Council will amount to around $300bn in 2015.

Two Presidential advisers say leader 'cannot leave his house' after rebel fighters take over guards.

Eyewitnesses say Yemeni president's residence has been overrun in capital of Sanaa.

Morocco international will join a Middle East club after failing to impress at the Britannia Stadium.

Pornstar Mia Khalifa sparked outrage in the Middle East.

Publisher 'regrets' decision to omit Israel from children's reference book.

BBC reporter appears to be feeling effects from fumes of opium, heroin and hashish bonfire.

BREAKING: Three crew members injured as MH-60S crashes on training flight at Camp Buehring.