Middle East
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Opec+: what oil production cut means for the West
feature Dramatic drop in output helps Russia but could spell further price rises for consumers
By Fred Kelly Published
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Coronavirus in the Middle East: ‘a perfect storm is gathering’
In Depth Millions of refugees in failing states in ‘mortal peril’ from Covid-19 spread
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‘Eclipses the death of Bin Laden’: reaction to US killing of top Iranian general
In Depth Death of Qasem Soleimani ‘one of biggest developments in the Middle East for decades’
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Are we witnessing a new Arab Spring?
In Depth Young people across the region are frustrated with the corruption and incompetence of their governments
By William Gritten Published
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Instant Opinion: EU is ‘no defender of workers’ rights’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 25 October
By The Week Staff Published
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What Lebanese protesters want
In Depth Demonstrations were triggered by government’s proposed WhatsApp tax
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Instant Opinion: Hong Kong society ‘unequal, unaffordable and uncaring’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 17 September
By Gabriel Power Published
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Instant Opinion: ‘It’s a fantasy that Brexit will lead to a United Ireland’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 1 August
By The Week Staff Published
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Is the Arab world really becoming less religious?
In Depth Biggest regional survey ever shows the number of people who claim no faith has risen by 5% in five years
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What is the Golan Heights - and is it part of Israel?
In Depth Donald Trump’s decision to break ranks with the UN could have serious ramifications
By The Week Staff Published
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Paraguay moving new Jerusalem embassy back to Tel Aviv
Speed Read Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu responds by ordering closure of his own nation’s embassy in Paraguay
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Why Donald Trump is pursuing an ‘Arab Nato’
Speed Read Alliance is a response to Iran’s growing influence in the Middle East
By The Week Staff Published
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Recruitment agencies order Sri Lankan women to take contraceptives before working in the Middle East
In Depth Agencies offer guarantee that women desperate for work will not fall pregnant
By The Week Staff Published
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Syria: 12,000 civilians flee Eastern Ghouta as army advances
In Depth Government air strikes prompt mass exodus and mark ‘beginning of the end’ for rebels
By The Week Staff Last updated
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