6:31pm

Militants attack Algeria gas facility

At least three killed, seven injured and nine taken hostage

A handout picture released by Egyptian Presidency shows the new governor of Egypt's central bank Hisham Ramez ©AFP Roula Khalaf 5:42pm

Worst behind us, says Egypt’s bank chief

Hisham Ramez says rise in demand for Egyptian pound encouraging

IMF Chief, French Christine Lagarde addresses the members of Ivorian National Assembly, on January 7, 2013 in Abidjan. Lagarde is on a two-day visit in Ivory Coast. ©Getty From GLOBAL ECONOMY 1:47pm

Arab nations cannot delay economic reform

It is time to lay groundwork for growth, writes Christine Lagarde

Sri Lankan women shout slogans during a protest in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, condemning the execution of Sri Lankan domestic worker Rizana Nafeek in Saudi Arabia. ©AP From GULF 10:04am

Slow pace of Saudi law reforms under fire

Lack of progress harming business and human rights

11:47pm

Blasts kill at least 80 at Syrian university

Both sides blame each other for deaths at Aleppo campus

Mohammed Morsi...In this Friday, July 13, 2012 photo, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi holds a joint news conference with Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki, unseen, at the Presidential palace in Cairo, Egypt. Egypt's Islamist president may look like he's running out of options as he faces an appeals court strike and massive opposition protests over decrees granting himself near absolute power. Will he back down now? Most likely not. Mohammed Morsi's next move may be to raise the stakes even higher. Signs are growing the constitutional panel at the heart of the showdown could vote on a draft this week despite a walkout by liberal and Christian members. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo) ©AP Global Insight Jan 15, 2013

Egypt wrestles with economic decline

Mohamed Morsi struggles to address pressure on pound

Jan 14, 2013

Syria tightens control on Lebanon border

Vital supply routes are being blocked, say rebels

Ingram Pinn illustration ©Ingram Pinn Gideon Rachman from COMMENT Jan 14, 2013

Netanyahu: tactical genius, strategic idiot

The Israeli prime minister must answer the big questions about his country’s future

Jan 14, 2013

Divisions deepen in two-speed Mideast

Another year of feast and famine is on the regional horizon

Global Insight Jan 14, 2013

Kurds’ way to peace riddled with spoilers

Turks fear a pan-Kurdish drive for an independent homeland

Jan 14, 2013

Firebomb attack damages Tunisian shrine

Jan 11, 2013

Women appointed to Saudi Arabia council

Gender segregation to stay in place in Shura meetings

Jan 11, 2013

Rebels claim Syrian military air base

UN envoy Brahimi holds meeting with Russia and US

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jan 10, 2013

Doha aid fails to stem Egypt currency woes

Morsi names new central bank governor as economic pressures build

Jan 10, 2013

UK signals shift on Syria arms embargo

Hague says global response to violence must be ‘stepped up’

Global Insight Jan 10, 2013

Peace envoy loses patience with Assad

Lakhdar Brahimi issues riposte to Syria leader’s speech

Jan 10, 2013

UAE expands crackdown to women

Detentions have been ongoing since last summer

From GULF Jan 10, 2013

Honours for servants of Gulf industry

Retired engineer and special adviser to BP head list

Jan 9, 2013

Syrian rebels free Iranians in prisoner swap

Government releases 2,130 civilians in return

From COMPANIES Jan 8, 2013

Abu Dhabi awards Louvre branch contract

Joint venture with Dubai group secures deal