6:57pm

Algiers responds with ruthless approach

In Amenas attack seen as display of force for Belmokhtar’s breakaway group

Masked Brigade leader: video provided by the SITE Intel Group purports to show militant militia leader Moktar Belmoktar ©AP From AFRICA 6:28pm

Q&A: Algeria’s Islamist militants

The Masked Brigade and links to terrorist groups

Nigeria battalion 1 troops pose for a photo at the peacekeeping centre in Jaji, Kaduna, Nigeria, on Thursday, Jan. 17, before their departure to join the African led mission to Mali, . Abuja has approved the immediate deployment of 900 troops as part of an Ecowas force ©AP From AFRICA 5:47pm

Mali soldiers battle Islamist militants

African troops set to arrive in Bamako as France-led campaign continues

An undated handout picture released by the BP shows their operation at the In Amenas field in the Sahara desert ©AFP 5:20pm

Algerian forces attack gas facility

Reports that up to 35 hostages and 15 militants have been killed

8:36pm

Iran gives Syria $1bn import credit line

Deal part of package of assistance for embattled regime

Jan 16, 2013

Revenge attacks pose challenges for Algeria

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 Jan 16, 2013

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 Jan 16, 2013

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 Jan 16, 2013

Slow pace of Saudi law reforms under fire

Lack of progress harming business and human rights

Jan 15, 2013

Blasts kill at least 80 at Syrian university

Both sides blame each other for deaths at Aleppo campus

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

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’

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