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Blasts rock Syria's second city

At least 28 people have been killed by bombs targeting security forces compounds in Syria's second city of Aleppo, state media report.

'Protester' dies in Saudi Arabia

A protester has been shot dead by security forces in the city of Qatif in eastern Saudi Arabia, activists say.

Malaysia detains Saudi for tweet

Malaysian police detain a Saudi journalist who left his country after being accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad in a tweet.

North Africa gets giant car plant

The biggest car factory in North Africa, run by French firm Renault, is officially opened near the Moroccan city of Tangiers.

Palestinian hunger striker fears

Doctors say a Palestinian prisoner who has been on hunger strike for 54 days while being detained without trial by Israel is in a critical condition.

Egypt PM dismisses US aid threat

Egypt's prime minister says it will not be persuaded by the potential loss of US aid to end a probe into foreign-funded non-governmental organisations.

Israel hit by nationwide strike

Israel's main trade union federation launches a national strike intended to shut down government offices, banks, airports, ports and rail services.

US to cut Baghdad embassy staff

The United States is looking to cut the size of its embassy in Iraq - the largest and most expensive US diplomatic mission, officials say.

Iranian president summoned by MPs

Iran's parliament summons the country's president for questioning - the first time this has happened since the 1979 revolution.

Press sceptical on Lavrov's Syria visit

Many papers in the Middle East and Turkey are sceptical about the usefulness of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Foreign Intelligence Service head Mikhail Fradkov's trip to Damascus on Tuesday.

Bahrain releases jailed activists

The authorities in Bahrain free two imprisoned human rights activists ahead of the first anniversary of the start of mass pro-democracy protests.

Iraq bloc ends boycott of cabinet

Ministers from Iraq's Sunni-backed Iraqiyya bloc end their boycott of the cabinet, reducing fears that the national unity government might fall.

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VIDEO: Women of Tahrir: What you need to know

Shaimaa Khalil from BBC Arabic explains the role played by Egyptian women during the revolution.

VIDEO: Syria: UK will use diplomacy, not war

The British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, says Britain will use diplomacy with Syria, not weapons.

VIDEO: Will Sirte accept Libya's revolution?

The new Libyan government faces a formidable challenge in persuading Gaddafi loyalists in Sirte to accept the revolution.

VIDEO: Medical system for Libyans 'abused'

A system for sending wounded people from the Libyan conflict abroad for treatment has been suspended after it came to light that it has been abused.

Egyptians fear for the future

One year since Hosni Mubarak's fall, Egyptians fear for the future

Analysis: Syria's complex and bloody crisis

Outcome unclear for complex and bloody Syrian crisis

Should Libya rebuild Gaddafi hometown of Sirte?

Are residents of Gaddafi home town being punished?

Stand-up comedy Qatari-style

Heard the one about the emir and a Qatari stand-up comedian?

Can Syrian army withstand growing pressure?

Can Assad's army withstand growing uprising and defections?

Arab Spring hits India mango trade

How Arab Spring hit southern Indian production

Avoiding Syria's secret police

The Syrian activists daring to evade the secret police