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Iran executes more than 30 people in 10 days as European officials visit
The country's executions coincided with the visit of European officials to the Islamic Republic.
Drone strike 'Kill List' - and Britain's role in it - will only make the world more dangerous
Kill List generates roughly 40 to 60 new enemies for every terrorist operative killed by drones
Turkey: 'At least 7' police officers killed in bomb blast in Diyarbakir
Diyarbakir is in a region where Kurdish militants often mount attacks, but Isis are also suspects.
Germany drafting new law to ensure refugees integrate with society for permanent residency
Refugees will be required to learn German and integrate with the society to gain permanent residency.
Benjamin Netanyahu: I want a two-state solution but Mahmoud Abbas doesn't
Netanyahu said peace can only be achieved through dialogue, not through UN resolutions.
Former Greek prime minister George Papandreou: 'We need to invest in education for refugee children'
Former Greek prime minister George Papandreou urges host countries in refugee crisis to education refugee children.
Donald Trump presidency would lead to 'clash of civilizations', claims Dubai security chief
Claim comes after series of anti-Islam comments by presidential candidate.
Saudi Arabia tells its citizens 'leave Lebanon immediately' because of Iran hostilities
Travel ban issued following the cessation of aid to Lebanon from the Kingdom.
Manchester United transfer news: Michael Carrick open to MLS move at end of season
The 34-year-old midfielder joined the Red Devils in 2006 and has been a key part of their recent success.
Middle East 'nuclear arms race' in progress says Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya'alon
'Countries in the Arab world are preparing to acquire nuclear weapons,' said Ya'alon.
Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill put 1,000-year enmity to rest in historic Cuba meeting
Leaders call for renewed Christian unity and appeal for protection of Christians in the Middle East.
Airlift review: Akshay Kumar delivers a wonderful film about human triumph and victory
Airlift is an honest, sincere and realistic attempt to showcase a real-life story
Tyson Fury vs Wladimir Klitschko rematch could be staged in Middle East
The 27-year-old world champion may defend his heavyweight titles in the United Arab Emirates.
One of York's decapitated Roman 'gladiators' came from the Middle East
Mystery origins of Roman-age decapitated bodies revealed through whole genome analysis.
Pentagon: Iran holds 2 US Navy boats and crew members
Pentagon says has assurances from Tehran sailors will be returned 'promptly'.
Isis in Syria: David Cameron admits there 'aren't enough' moderate rebels fighting Daesh
After '70,000 fighters could be called upon', PM told Liaison Committee moderate forces need to be 'built up'.
Yemen: Home for the blind bombed as Saudi-led airstrikes intensify against Houthi forces
The conflict between Houthi fighters and the coalition has re-intensified after a short ceasefire ended on 2 January.
New Year's Eve 2015: Hamas bans celebrations in Gaza on 31 December
Islamist group says that NYE parties 'offend religious traditions'
Ancient Irish genomes show mass migration to Emerald Isle from Middle East and Europe
First genomes of ancient Irish humans shows origin of 'Celtic disease' and blue eyes.
Donald Trump attacks Hillary Clinton over Benghazi and Isis, blaming her for hundreds of thousands of deaths
Trump said the foreign policy of the Obama Administration had left the Middle East a 'total disaster'.
Did Boris Johnson backstab David Cameron? Tory star dubs PM's Syria rebel army claims 'exaggerated'
Mayor of London and MP questions 70,000-strong force as he urged the government to work with Assad and Putin.
Saudi Arabia: Shocking video shows laughing child driving at high speed along public road
Social media users blast parents as boy drives car so fast that vehicle's warning lights start flashing.
Isis: Where to watch MPs debate and vote on UK air strikes on the Islamic State in Syria
Parliamentarians will discuss David Cameron's bid for air strikes for 10 hours and then cast their vote.
Arab Spring: London theatre festival tackles taboo subjects after Middle East uprisings
Marhaba Magreb aimed to tackle controversial subjects from the Middle East and North Africa.
Who will take over from Sultan Qaboos, Arab world's longest-serving ruler?
When Qaboos dies, what kind of power vacuum would be left?
Israel and Gaza: Residents rescued from flooded streets as storms batter Middle East
Rescue services worked to rescue residents from flooding streets, homes and shops.
Uber will now teach drivers in Egypt how to not sexually harass women
The company has been marred by an array of controversies surrounding its drivers.
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas meets ICC over Israeli war crimes
Allegations of 'summary executions' and 'ethnic cleansing' contained in file handed to ICC.
Little is known about the Chilcot report into Iraq even after Tony Blair's 'apology'
Sir John Chilcot has only given the public and parliamentarians a deadline for a deadline.
Police arrest Willseden Green woman over 'Isis bitches' racist bus rant
Woman filmed by bus passenger threatening to kick pregnant Middle East woman 'in the stomach'.