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Gathering of nearly 200 critics of the Assad regime dismissed by some democracy activists as a "publicity stunt".
Middle East Last Modified: 27 Jun 2011 19:57 GMT
Military and security forces widen crackdown in towns near Lebanese border, as activists say five killed in raids.
Middle East Last Modified: 26 Jun 2011 19:36 GMT
In Yemen, president's regime has long used torture as part of its "security apparatus".
Opinion Last Modified: 31 May 2011 15:22 GMT
Country's last working internet service provider has been disconnected, completing a complete shut down of web access.
Middle East Last Modified: 01 Feb 2011 01:56 GMT
Bands of looters go on the rampage while a fire in a prison apparently linked to the violence kills 42 inmates.
Africa Last Modified: 16 Jan 2011 05:58 GMT
Military struggles to contain looting and violence following the ousting of the country's president.
Africa Last Modified: 15 Jan 2011 18:09 GMT
Parliament speaker becomes interim leader after president of 23 years, facing a mass uprising, lands in Saudi Arabia.
Africa Last Modified: 15 Jan 2011 11:19 GMT
President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali leaves country following violent clashes in the capital, Tunis.
Africa Last Modified: 15 Jan 2011 01:39 GMT
Hana al-Shaibani gave up her comfortable life in 1960s Baghdad to live in a refugee camp and fight for the PLO.
Dima Shaibani
Features Last Modified: 29 Nov 2010 10:57 GMT
Clashes with Houthis continue in spite of a ceasefire deal proposed by the government.
Middle East Last Modified: 07 Feb 2010 09:58 GMT
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