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Iran vs Saudi Arabia: The Middle East cold war explained
IBTimes UK explains why tensions are rising between Middle East rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia: Government websites knocked offline by Anonymous hackers in revenge for executions
Anonymous takes credit for crashing sites, while Iran claims cyberattack was response to execution of Shia cleric.
Iran-Saudi Arabia row: Syria and Yemen could prove the biggest victims in the Middle East Cold War
Riyadh and Tehran will continue to settle scores in brutal regional conflicts.
Bahrain and Sudan follow Saudi Arabia in cutting diplomatic ties with Iran
Saudi's Sunni allies join in expelling Iranian diplomatic staff.
Thousands march across the world against execution of cleric Shiekh Nimr al-Nimr in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi kingdom executed the Shia cleric on Sunday 2 January.
Gulf Council and Arab League rally behind Saudi Arabia over Iran spat
Regional powers said they are rallying behind the fight against 'terrorism'.
British Foreign Office 'expresses disappointment' at mass Saudi Arabia executions
Criticism was not delivered by David Cameron, but by a Foreign Office minister Tobias Ellwood.
Saudi Arabia severs diplomatic ties with Iran amid spike in Middle East tension
The Kingdom's foreign minister says Iran's diplomatic staff has 48 hours to leave the country.
David Cameron silent as calls grow for UK to condemn Saudi Arabia executions
UK prime minister has yet to comment on the execution of Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr on New Year's Day.
Tehran street where Saudi Arabia embassy sits could be renamed 'Sheik Nimr' after executed Shia cleric
Tehran City Council to discuss renaming the embassy's street after 'martyred' Shia cleric
Tehran: Saudi Arabia's embassy attacked in protest at execution of Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr
Video footage shows protesters ransacking the mission as the world condemns the Saudi Kingdom for the executions of 47 detainees.
Saudi Arabia executions: Tear gas fired during Bahrain protests against killing of Sheik Nimr al-Nimr
Bahrain nationals have protested after the execution of the prominent Shia cleric in neighbouring Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia executes 47 people including Shia cleric and reform activist Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr
Saudi interior ministry confirmed al-Nimr was among 47 put to death for terror offences
Saudi Arabia: Executions in kingdom rise to 20-year high of 158
On 2 January it announced 47 executions including that of Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr.
Saudi Arabia budget deficit surges after the fall in the price of crude oil
The first budget under King Salman, who was crowned in January, makes a cut in Saudi Arabia's fortunes.
Isis leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi pledges more Daesh attacks on Israel and the West
Baghdadi made the statement in a new audio recording which has been circulated on social media.
Saudi Arabia: At least 31 killed in major fire at Jazan General Hospital
More than 107 people sustained injuries in the inferno at the medical facility.
Saudi Arabia commutes death-by-stoning sentence for Sri Lankan maid
Sentence for maid found guilty of adultery sparks protests in Sri Lanka.
Opec predicts oil prices will recover to $70 a barrel by 2020
Cartel says 2014 levels of oil prices will not be achieved until 2040.
Santa not welcome: Ten countries that banned Christmas
IBTimes UK looks at the history of banning Christmas.
Yemen: Saudi Arabia and allies responsible for 'disproportionate amount' of civilian deaths
The remarks were made by the UN's human rights chief in a Security Council session.
Ali Mohammed al-Nimr crucifixion: Saudi protester sentenced to death 'denied family visit'
The campaigner was arrested and sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia in 2011, when he was just 17.
Yemen: Scores of Houthi rebels and government troops killed in fresh fighting near Saudi border
Fighting erupts in Harad in Hajjah Province despite truce and peace talks in Switzerland.
Mers vaccine early results encouraging say scientists
European scientists develop new vaccine to suppress the Mers pathogen in Arabian camels.
Who is Abdullah al-Zaher, the Shia teenager that faces beheading in Saudi Arabia?
Just one of three young men, including Ali Mohammed al-Nimr, facing execution.
Abdullah al-Zaher: Saudi Arabia to behead second teen Shia protester as parents beg for his life
Saudi Arabia could execute three juvenile offenders as part of a mass execution.
Saudi Arabia: In-laws call for divorce after wife kisses newborn camel
The woman kissed a newborn camel and now her mother-in-law is calling for a divorce.
Pakistan 'was not told' of inclusion in Saudi anti-terror coalition
Foreign minister says he only learnt of his country's inclusion in news reports.
Yemen: Briton killed leading secret Latino legion of mercenaries shines light on murky world of 'dogs of war'
The UAE is believed to be bankrolling an 800-strong force of mostly Latin American soldiers fighting in Yemen.
Isis and al-Qaeda wait in wings as fragile truce begins in broken Yemen
Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed government agreed a ceasefire but peace may be short-lived.