BBC News - Middle East

Syrian regime 'led chemical attack'
Ex-Libya spy chief's daughter seized
Omani paper apologises over gay row
Tunisian rapper sentenced again
VIDEO: Syria crisis: US prepares its forces
VIDEO: UK forces 'did not mutilate Iraqis'
Why Iran's watchdogs hold no fear for Supreme Leader
Syrian refugees urge quick US action

Posted: 02 Sep 2013 01:21 PM PDT

France says the chemical attack near Damascus last month "could not have been ordered and carried out by anyone but the Syrian government".

Ex-Libya spy chief's daughter seized

Posted: 02 Sep 2013 04:42 PM PDT

The daughter of Libya's former intelligence chief Abdullah al-Senussi has been abducted after leaving a prison in Tripoli, officials say.

Omani paper apologises over gay row

Posted: 02 Sep 2013 08:07 AM PDT

An Omani newspaper devotes its entire front page to an apology for an article on homosexuality which caused uproar on social networks.

Tunisian rapper sentenced again

Posted: 02 Sep 2013 04:17 AM PDT

Tunisian rapper Weld El 15 is sentenced to 21 months in prison for insulting the police, just two months after he was freed following public protests.

VIDEO: Syria crisis: US prepares its forces

Posted: 02 Sep 2013 09:14 AM PDT

As the US delays possible military strikes against Syria pending the approval of Congress next week, Rajesh Mirchandani assesses the implications for the forces in the region.

VIDEO: UK forces 'did not mutilate Iraqis'

Posted: 02 Sep 2013 06:08 AM PDT

A British officer has denied claims UK forces mutilated the dead bodies of Iraqis after a notorious 2004 battle.

Why Iran's watchdogs hold no fear for Supreme Leader

Posted: 02 Sep 2013 06:34 PM PDT

Who are the only men powerful enough to dismiss Iran's leader?

Syrian refugees urge quick US action

Posted: 02 Sep 2013 06:30 PM PDT

Damascus refugees join Syrian exodus to Lebanon