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The secret desert resorts in the UAE
Beyond Dubai's towering horizon lie rustic retreats nestled between the dunes.
Hosni Mubarak, Egypt's autocrat ousted in 2011 uprising, dies at 91
Hosni Mubarak, who was ousted in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, has died at 91.
Struck down: Iran's anti-coronavirus chief has the virus
Iraj Harirchi had spoken at a news conference on Monday, showing signs of illness.
Window of opportunity 'narrowing' as coronavirus cases surge
Violent scenes in Ukraine of protesters attacking evacuees blamed on 'fake news'.
US and Taliban agree to truce, way forward in Afghanistan
If all goes to plan this temporary truce will end 18 years of war.
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'Eerie feeling': US Navy's threat level after Iran attack was highest in years
Tensions were high in the Gulf in aftermath of the killing of Iran's military commander.
Three dead, 157 injured after plane breaks apart in crash
Plane skidded off runway and broke apart as it tried to land in bad weather.
Big payday for Lisa
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How to make an Arabian falcon happy
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Letters: World on collision course
No kindly old wizard is going to kick our backsides and put everything right for us.
Islamic State tries to stage comeback amid US-Iran tensions
Tensions in the Middle East provide a comeback opportunity for the extremist group.
Air base attack: 34 US troops suffer brain injuries following Iran strike
Despite original claims, 34 US troops were injured, with 18 evacuated from Iraq.
Letters: Media must hold council to account
More than ever, it's important for us to continue to pay for the service of news.
Letters: Special thanks to A&E team
A&E reception area was busy, and a doctor short, But still all gave excellent service.
UK PM praises NZ's 'consistant' position on Middle East de-escalation
The pair spoke on Tuesday night and covered climate change and free trade.
Terrifying new footage shows two Iranian missiles striking passenger jet
Explosive new footage has exposed Iran's web of lies after killing 176 on board flight.
Ukraine pilots died instantly when Iran missile hit
New pictures show where the Ukraine Airlines flight was struck by the missile.
Trump administration hits Iran with fresh sanctions after attack on US forces
Iran launched attacks on Iraq after a US airstrike killed an Iranian military commander.
Iran denies missile hit plane, calls on West to share data
Western leaders said the plane appeared to have been unintentionally hit by a missile.
Watch: Moment missile hits doomed Ukraine flight over Iran
Missile strike or terrorism being investigated as possible causes of Ukrainian plane crash
Comment: The Iran crisis has exposed an awful truth - the West no longer exists
Everything they've tried has failed, and the West can no longer hide its impotence.
Rocket attack near US embassy in Iraq
It follows Iran's strike against multiple US bases in Iraq yesterday.
Iran won't give black boxes to Americans
Iran has said it will not hand over recovered black boxes of a Ukrainian plane to Boeing.
Iran's embassy calls on NZ to promote peace and security
Embassy says events would not negatively affect friendly relations between NZ and Iran.
Iran threatens to strike inside America, Dubai and Israel
As the world waits for the United States to respond, Iran has issued a warning.
Iran taunts Trump after air strikes
Iran's top nuclear negotiator has posted a powerful image on Twitter after today's attack.
Explained: Why US drone strike against Iran is so serious
COMMENT: Action provoked doubts about legality, prudence, and unintended consequences.
'All is well': Trump responds after missile attacks on US bases in Iraq
Tehran launched an attack of surface-to-surface missiles.
$80m price on Donald Trump's head after Iranian assassination
Bounty price broadcast live by a eulogist at the assassinated Iranian general's funeral.
Blowback: Iran abandons nuclear limits after US killing
Iran says it is abandoning the limits in the 2015 nuclear deal.
Trump plunges toward Middle Eastern conflict
Trump is a pivotal figure in what could be America's next military conflict.