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Iraq’s PM announces he’ll resign amid worsening crisis 29 Nov 2019 - 05:40 pm
An Iraqi demonstrator wearing a Guy Fawkes mask in reverse and draped in a national flag waves another national flag before others celebrating the resignation of Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi's government, during a demonstration along Rasheed Street in
Iraqi forces kill 8 protesters, authorities move to stem unrest 28 Nov 2019 - 11:30 am
A demonstrator holds an Iraqi flag near burning tires during ongoing anti-government protests in Nassiriya, Iraq November 24, 2019. REUTERS/Ahmed Dhahi
Iran demands Iraqi action against 'aggressors' over Najaf consulate attack 28 Nov 2019 - 11:20 am
A view of the Iranian consulate after Iraqi demonstrators stormed and set fire to the building during ongoing anti-government protests in Najaf, Iraq November 28, 2019. REUTERS/Alaa al-Marjani
Iran arrests eight 'linked to CIA' during unrest: state media 28 Nov 2019 - 10:31 am
File photo of people walk near a burnt bank, after protests against increased fuel prices, in Tehran, Iran November 20, 2019.  Nazanin Tabatabaee/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Turtles and tourists share the same beach on a Tunisian island 27 Nov 2019 - 10:21 pm
A member of a Tunisian conservation association shows a marine turtle hatchling at a beach on Tunisia's Kuriat Island, on August 17, 2019. AFP / Akim Rezgui
Lebanon army says 16 held after night of unrest 27 Nov 2019 - 07:12 pm
Supporters of Lebanon's President Michel Aoun take part in a demonstration in Hazmiyeh, Lebanon November 26, 2019. REUTERS/Andres Martinez Casares
At least 2 protesters shot dead in Baghdad: medics, security 27 Nov 2019 - 11:37 am
Iraqis walk past burning tyres at a roadblock in the central holy shrine city of Najaf on November 27, 2019, amid ongoing anti-government demonstrations.  AFP / Haidar HAMDANI
Lebanon protesters defiant despite Hezbollah attack 25 Nov 2019 - 06:19 pm
A Lebanese demonstrator waves the national flag while security forces stand by, during an anti-American protest near the US embassy in Awkar, northeast of the capital Beirut, on November 24, 2019. AFP / Anwar Amro
Key Beirut road reopens after rival groups clash overnight 25 Nov 2019 - 10:16 am
Lebanese army soldiers and riot police are deployed after clashes broke out between anti-government demonstrators and supporters of the Shi'ite movements Hezbollah and Amal in Beirut, Lebanon, November 25, 2019. REUTERS/Mohamed Azakir
Iran planning attacks on Israel: Netanyahu 24 Nov 2019 - 11:53 pm
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Defence Minister Naftali Bennett (2nd) visit an army base in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights overlooking Syrian territory, on November 24, 2019. AFP / Atef Safadi
Algeria youth leader charged with undermining national unity: lawyer 24 Nov 2019 - 11:53 pm
Fouad Ouicher of the Youth Action Rally was charged alongside Saida Deffeur, one of the organisation's activists, said lawyer Seddik Mouhous.  (Twitter image courtesy of Khaled Drareni @khaleddrareni)
Rights researcher deported by Israel vows to continue work 24 Nov 2019 - 08:17 pm
US citizen Omar Shakir, the New York-based rights group's director for Israel and the Palestinian territories is pictured during an interview at an east Jerusalem hotel, on November 24, ahead of his expulsion from Israel. AFP / Ahmad Gharabli
Anti-government protests sweep oil-rich southern Iraq 24 Nov 2019 - 08:17 pm
A protester jumps between burning tires during ongoing anti-government protests in Basra, Iraq November 24, 2019. Reuters/Essam al-Sudani
US citizen jailed in Lebanon as country deals with crisis 24 Nov 2019 - 08:17 pm
Amer Fakhoury's family insists he had no direct contact with prisoners and never abused anyone, and there was never an abuse allegation against him.
Will Netanyahu's party stick with him? Senior leaders quiet 24 Nov 2019 - 07:06 pm
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Lebanon detains children for tearing down political banner 24 Nov 2019 - 03:09 pm
Lebanese protesters raise a national flag as they take part in a 20km (12 miles) march in the Bisri Valley, southwest of the capital Beirut on November 22, 2019, to protest against the construction of a dam in the area. AFP / JOSEPH EID
Security forces kill two protesters near Iraq's key Umm Qasr port in south: Sources 24 Nov 2019 - 11:51 am
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Protester shot dead, dozens wounded in Iraq: medical source 23 Nov 2019 - 04:22 pm
Members of Iraqi security forces are seen during ongoing anti-government protests, in Baghdad, Iraq November 23, 2019. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily