Paul Mason
The Putin doctrine – unplugged
Have the Saudis and the United States conspired to collapse the price of oil – and in the process the Russian rouble?
Search results for ‘middle east’
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Britain to build permanent navy base in Bahrain
Foreign Secretary signs deal for expanded UK military presence in the Gulf, despite concerns over Bahrain’s human rights record.
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Two Britons jailed over Syria terror offences
Two British men who travelled to Syria to join rebel fighters have been jailed for 12 years and 8 months.
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What does Hosni Mubarak acquittal mean for Egypt?
An Egyptian court drops charges against ousted leader Hosni Mubarak in connection with the killing of 239 protesters during a 2011 revolt.
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Air strikes against IS ‘not working’ – is it true?
The Syrian regime says two months of US-led strikes have failed to weaken the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. Is it right – or are other motives at play?
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Escaping China: the perilous journey of the Uighurs
Nearly 300 Uighurs have been found sitting in silence on a mountain in Thailand. Asia correspondent John Sparks investigates and traces the escape route of thousands of Uighurs desperate to flee China.
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FactCheck: can Ukip win anywhere now?
If Ukip can win in Rochester, they can win anywhere, according to Nigel Farage. Could the rest of England turn purple next year?
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Who earns more than me? – new figures
Whether you are a butcher, baker or candlestick maker, you can now find out who earns more than you and who is paid less.
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Rain, floods and collapsed M25 – but no repeat of February
Heavy rain and gales sweeping across the UK have brought flooding and travel disruption to some parts of the UK.
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Suspected suicide bomber: ‘I’ll see you in heaven mum’
The suspected Derby suicide bomber Kabir Ahmed told his mother in a phone call from Syria that he would see her in heaven, a family member tells Channel 4 News.
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It’s the wrong time to oust Miliband, Johnson says
Alan Johnson dismisses talk of a Labour plot and that he is being lined up to replace Ed Miliband, telling the party to “get a grip”.
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Briton ‘dies in suicide bomb attack’ in Iraq
A British father of two, named in reports as Kabir Ahmed from Derby, is thought to have killed himself in a suicide bomb attack in Iraq.
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Cathy Newman
The UK’s fight against sexual violence must not falter
William Hague was at the forefront of battling sexual violence against women – but a change of jobs should not be allowed to scupper the campaign.
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FactCheck: have you been swamped by EU migrants?
Are there really towns that have been swamped by European migrants? Where are the hotspots? Is there pressure on jobs and housing?
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FactCheck: who recognises Palestine?
MPs have backed a motion calling for the UK to recognise Palestine. What would it mean and are we behind the curve?
