Middle East
Iran steps up nuclear game as Revolution Day looms
Islamic regime provokes confrontation with West but opposition prepares to hijack commemorations
Inside Middle East
Saudi rights commission seeks divorce for child bride
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Saudi Arabia's state human rights body has hired a lawyer to review the case of a girl whose mother sought her divorce from an 80-year-old man, a move activists hope is a first step against child marriage.
Saudi sex braggart Mazen Abdul-Jawad gets no relief in court appeal
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
A Saudi appeals court has upheld a sentence of five years in jail and 1,000 lashes for a Saudi man who bragged about his sexual exploits on television, newspapers reported today.
Iran starts work on higher-grade nuclear fuel
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Iran began work on today to make higher-grade nuclear fuel, a senior official said, and the Pentagon said the United States wanted a UN Security Council resolution on Iran "within weeks" over its nuclear programme.
Iran condemned as it reveals nuclear plans
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
International pressure for new sanctions against Iran grew on Monday after Tehran announced plans to make higher-enriched uranium and add 10 nuclear sites in a year, raising Western fears it wants to develop atom bombs.
World's tallest tower closes
Tuesday, 9 February 2010
The world's tallest skyscraper has shut its doors to the public just a month after its lavish opening.
Iranian leader tells nuclear chief to step up enrichment
Monday, 8 February 2010
Televised request by Ahmadinejad raises fresh fears over Tehran's uranium intentions
World's tallest tower shuts lookout deck
Monday, 8 February 2010
The Burj Khalifa's owner said today that the observation deck of the world's tallest tower has been unexpectedly shut down, potentially disappointing thousands of tourists and marring the spire's image just a month after it opened.
Tehran cuts ties with British Museum over Persian treasure
Monday, 8 February 2010
Iran has cut all its ties with the British Museum over its decision to delay the loan of a 2,500-year-old Persian treasure, the Cyrus Cylinder, in the latest sign of worsening relations between Tehran and London.
For sale: Gaza zoo where the zebras were not all they seemed
Monday, 8 February 2010
Israeli blockade leaves animals starving and owners with no choice but to sell up
Ahmadinejad orders higher enrichment of uranium
Sunday, 7 February 2010
Enriched uranium is the international community's core concern over Iran's nuclear programme.
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