# middle-east - Monday 8 March, 2021
# Iraq
# Iraq
During the first ever papal trip to Iraq, the Pope called for an end to violence and extremism.
# middle-east - Monday 4 January, 2021
# Middle East
From The42
# Middle East
Neil Lennon and his Hoops squad flew out to the Middle East on Saturday for a warm-weather training camp.
# middle-east - Saturday 5 September, 2020
# United Nations
# United Nations
Sir Ivor Roberts warns of the dangers of a stronger Hezbollah in Lebanon and urges Ireland and the EU to take a tougher stance against the group.
# middle-east - Monday 8 June, 2020
# Middle East
# Middle East
Duncan Casey argues that the Bill, which would prohibit the import of goods from the West Bank, should no longer be delayed.
# middle-east - Sunday 26 April, 2020
# Middle East
# Middle East
The decision follows another ordering judges to end the practice of flogging.
# middle-east - Saturday 22 February, 2020
# Middle East
# Middle East
Palestinians are heartened by the stance of most Irish parties on the occupied territories, writes Mona Sabella.
# middle-east - Tuesday 28 January, 2020
# Middle East
# Middle East
There is scepticism over the plan’s chances of success in the Middle East .
# middle-east - Monday 27 January, 2020
# We Go Again
From The42
# We Go Again
Persepolis FC comes as the Dubliner’s fifth club since January 2018.
# Mahshahr
# Mahshahr
No major injuries were reported after the plane apparently lost its landing gear.
# middle-east - Thursday 9 January, 2020
# Not Happy
From The42
# Not Happy
Sergino Dest says he doesn’t feel comfortable and has requested to leave.
# middle-east - Monday 6 January, 2020
# Crisis
# Crisis
Crowds, estimated to be in the millions, gathered for the funeral of Soleimani today.
# middle-east - Sunday 5 January, 2020
# Fire And Fury
# Fire And Fury
Pro-Iran factions have ramped up pressure on US forces in Iraq since Friday’s drone strike.
# middle-east - Friday 3 January, 2020
# Qasem Soleimani
# Qasem Soleimani
The Pentagon described the operation as a “decisive defensive action”.
# middle-east - Wednesday 1 January, 2020
# Troops
# Troops
Thousands of soldiers may be deployed in the coming days.
# middle-east - Friday 22 November, 2019
# Duke Of York
# Duke Of York
The Duke of York was set to travel as part of his Pitch@Palace project for tech entrepreneurs.
# middle-east - Wednesday 30 October, 2019
# Explainer
# Explainer
Recognition of the killings as ‘genocide’ is the subject of a dispute between Turkey and Armenia.
# middle-east - Sunday 27 October, 2019
# Islamic State
# Islamic State
Baghdadi ignited an explosive vest after being chased into a tunnel by US forces.
# middle-east - Thursday 8 August, 2019
# Flashpoint
# Flashpoint
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called it a “terrorist” attack and reinforcements have been sent.
# middle-east - Tuesday 30 July, 2019
# Veto
# Veto
Trump issued a trio of veteos to attempt to push through the sale.
# middle-east - Tuesday 25 June, 2019
# Tensions
# Tensions
Sanctions against Iran’s supreme leader were brought in yesterday.
# middle-east - Sunday 23 June, 2019
# Middle East
# Middle East
The attack crippled computers used to control rocket and missile launches, according to the Washington Post.
# middle-east - Friday 14 June, 2019
# Middle East
# Middle East
Iran has denied any involvement in yesterday’s attacks.
# middle-east - Wednesday 15 May, 2019
# Nakba Protest
# Nakba Protest
The demonstrations came two weeks after a ceasefire was announced in the region.
# Gulf Wars
# Gulf Wars
US signals about escalating danger posed by Iran have been met with some skepticism by Washington’s allies.
# middle-east - Saturday 4 May, 2019
# Middle East
# Middle East
The Hamas rocket launches come as tensions in the region have ratcheted upwards.
# middle-east - Monday 25 March, 2019
# Middle East
# Middle East
The move breaks with decades of international consensus against Israel’s claims.
# middle-east - Monday 11 March, 2019
# Abdelaziz Bouteflika
# Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Thousands have taken to the streets in recent weeks against the 82 year-old’s bid for another term in office.
# middle-east - Friday 23 November, 2018
# Middle East
# Middle East
Despite government opposition, the Bill has cross-party support from Labour, Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil as well as independent senators.
# middle-east - Saturday 17 November, 2018
# Middle East
# Middle East
The Tánaiste also said Ireland could be forced in to recognising the State of Palestine.
# middle-east - Sunday 14 October, 2018
# Jamal Khashoggi
# Jamal Khashoggi
A Turkish newspaper has reported that officials have an audio recording of the alleged killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
# middle-east - Monday 27 August, 2018
# Missiles
# Missiles
“The project for setting up a precision rocket and missile system is underway.”
# middle-east - Friday 8 June, 2018
# Tensions
# Tensions
Coveney has previously said that it is time for the international community to act to save Gaza.
# middle-east - Friday 9 March, 2018
# No Smoke Without Fire
# No Smoke Without Fire
The latest edition of the Tobacco Atlas says that the industry is maximising profits by targeting the ‘vulnerable’ in places like Africa, Asia, and the Middle East .
# middle-east - Monday 8 January, 2018
# Unveiled
From The42
# Unveiled
The Dutch midfielder has signed an 18-month contract with Al Gharafa, and will captain the team.
# middle-east - Thursday 4 January, 2018
# Louth
# Louth
Proactive, public engagement and dynamic crisis communication are built into the emergency response planning of the police forces within most EU states, writes Tom Clonan.
# middle-east - Saturday 28 October, 2017
# Archaeology
# Archaeology
The purpose and function of these “Gates” remains and mystery.
# middle-east - Sunday 20 August, 2017
# Yemen
# Yemen
One in fifty people in Yemen have contracted cholera.
# middle-east - Tuesday 25 July, 2017
# Timeline
# Timeline
After five days of simmering tensions, Israel has this morning removed controversial metal detectors from the Haram al-Sharif mosque in Jerusalem.
# middle-east - Saturday 1 July, 2017
# Bacha Bazi
# Bacha Bazi
Victims who escaped their abusers tell their stories of life after being a child sex slave in Afghanistan.
# middle-east - Friday 23 June, 2017
# Crisis In The Gulf
# Crisis In The Gulf
The Qatar-based broadcaster denounced the move as an attack on media freedom.
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