Swiss inquiry reveals that grenades pictured in newspapers were originally shipped to the UAE in 2004.

Nigeria: Terrorist group Boko Haram believed to be behind bombings of phone masts.

Project aims to create cheaper life-saving drugs for Middle East and North Africa.

Powerful clan says it has enough Syrian rebel hostages to act as bargaining chip to get captive Hassan Meqdad freed.

Yuaarab al-Sharaah jumps ship while atrocities rock region including government jet bombing homes in Azaz and killing 40.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is officially confirmed to release worldwide in August, including the UK.

Security experts have discovered the latest high-profile cyber-security weapon called Gauss, which is based on the Flame platform and is targeting Lebanon.

Tom Cleverley believes Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani and Gaston Ramirez pose a major threat to Team GB's qualification hopes.

Liverpool are said to be interested in signing Birmingham City goalkeeper Jack Butland after scouts returned with glowing reports having watched the youngster in action for Team GB on Sunday evening.

Captain Ryan Giggs leads the way in front of near-capacity crowd at Wembley

Team Great Britain's unexpected 1-1 draw against Senegal leaves the hosts in a very delicate situation ahead of their next group game - against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, at Wembley

The agent of Bologna winger Gaston Ramirez has today arrived in London as he reportedly prepares to hold talks with representatives from Liverpool.

Team GB's men's team marked their first fixture since 1960 with a draw against Senegal in their opening game of the Olympic football tournament at Old Trafford.

Dubai police chief Dahi Khalfan has warned against a planned Islamist coup to overthrow the regimes of Gulf countries.

Great Britain and Senegal come face to face for their first 2012 Olympics Men's football match taking place at Old Trafford on Thursday. Although Great Britain are being considered the favourites in this match, Senegal will certainly want to prove them wrong.

While some athletes feel they cannot manage without food, some religious leaders insist that the custom be followed.

The United Arab Emirates launches crackdown on Islamist dissidents with arrest of three more Emirati radicals.

US gunners open fire on small boat off coast of United Arab Emirates.

Brig. Gen. Manaf Tlass defected to Turkey, indicating President Assad's inner circle is beginning to fall apart.

Colombian military chiefs angered by poaching of troops and officers by United Arab Emirates but powerless to stop it.

Stuart Pearce has selected his 18-man squad for the London 2012 Olympic football competition, with David Beckham a confirmed omission.

Heather Watson was overpowered and overwhelmed by Agnieszka Radwanska in straight sets as her Wimbledon dream was crushed in the third round at the All-England Club.

David Beckham has been overlooked as one of three over-age players in Team GB's football squad for the London 2012 Olympics.

Hosni Mubarak's premier Ahmed Shafiq leaves Egypt as funding probe opens while Muslim Brotherhood winner gets down to business.

Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Mursi: I will be president for all.

Historic church among 36 sites to be debated for inclusion during the World Heritage committee meeting in Russia.

Head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari, visits three disputed islands in Persian Gulf, in act of defiance likely to anger United Arab Emirates, which also claims sovereignty over them.

Chelsea, after successfully landing Lille's Eden Hazard, are now reportedly targeting Fulham's £10million priced striker Moussa Dembele.

Ryan Giggs is targeting a summer reunion with former Manchester United teammate David Beckham during this summer's London Olympics.

As tensions between Iran and the Gulf States continue to increase, Tehran has announced plans for a new oil terminal outside the Strait of Hormuz.