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Activists hope western leaders will use climate conference to put pressure on Cairo’s autocratic rulers
Hardline politicians fear lengthy unrest makes the country vulnerable to threats from separatists and Islamist insurgents
Ex-PM set to return as head of one of most rightwing governments in Israel’s history
Towns and cities across country suffer fresh demonstrations which are widening to include new social groups
Ultranationalists are empowered after helping to secure election victory
His partnership with ultranationalist Ben-Gvir will sully the country’s reputation
Rising support for ultranationalist politician appears to pave way for Benjamin Netanyahu’s return
Strong showing by extreme right after fifth ballot in four years puts ex-prime minister on course for comeback
Apple to set up Middle East distribution in Riyadh hub that aims to lure multinationals from UAE
Fractious political class unable to agree on a successor to Michel Aoun
With next month’s election on a knife edge, the ex-prime minister’s chances are likely to depend on the far right
Accord marks rare instance of co-operation and pragmatism between two foes that have never held diplomatic ties
Mass protests have again highlighted how women’s clothing is a political issue in the country
Thousands march to grave of Kurdish woman while tear gas is fired at demonstrators in Tehran
Kingdom’s sovereign fund to set up companies in Middle East and north Africa in attempt to shore up soft power
West keen to tap kingdom’s oil wealth as it enjoys a petrodollar-fuelled boom
Moscow and Tehran enjoy increasingly cordial relations while denying a trade in combat drones used in Ukraine
Elnaz Rekabi’s supporters flock to airport to greet her after South Korea competition
Previous government’s decision undermines efforts to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Canberra says
Elnaz Rekabi apologises for ‘concerns’ she created in competition in Seoul
Jewish state hopes chance of employment across the border will encourage peace
The country’s young people want to taste the liberty they see on social media, but they face a regime that is resilient and organised
Abdul Latif Rashid defeats incumbent Barham Salih and paves way for new government to be formed
At least 18 killed after bomb on a military bus near Damascus
Unrest is the first major uprising over the hijab since the early days of the revolution
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