Middle East
RUSSIA/MIDDLE EAST: Putin gains influence in region
Russia and Hamas have agreed to continue their contacts after the Palestinian militant movement's...
Middle EastMIDDLE EAST: Cartoons tap into deep-seated grievances
The furore in the Middle East caused by the publication of cartoons insulting the Prophet...
Middle EastGULF STATES/MIDDLE EAST: Regional investment grows
Gulf investments are becoming a key driver of growth in the Mashreq countries (Egypt, Syria,...
Gulf StatesMIDDLE EAST/EU: Cartoon protests turn violent
World leaders appealed for calm today as protesters attacked the EU office in Gaza and the...
Middle EastSCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: Climate change requires responses
The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that climate change already claims approximately...
MIDDLE EAST: Arab multinationals' global impact grows
Multinational corporations have traditionally been viewed in the region as symbols of Western...
Middle EastINTERNATIONAL: Further trade liberalisation unlikely
Trade will continue to grow strongly, giving a boost to the world economy. However, the outlook...
InternationalEU/MIDDLE EAST: Barcelona summit increases scepticism
A summit meeting was held in Barcelona on November 27-28 to mark the tenth anniversary of the...
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