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Extremist vilifies female soldier on bus
Arrest of ultra-Orthodox fanatic inflames debate over gender separation
Iraq shaken by blitz, instability
Sectarian warfare on the rise with fears of an anti-Shia crusade
David Shearer: Battle-hardened in the war zones
Fragments of David Shearer's backstory were at the heart of his fight to lead Labour. For the first time aid workers fill in the gaps from two decades' work on the frontline
'People care now' - Egyptians on why they'll vote
Kiwi journalist Glen Johnson is in Egypt and has been talking to locals about what will motivate them to vote in their first free elections for decades.
Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity to be restored
The Palestinian Authority is eager to win recognition for the basilica from Unesco as a World Heritage Site.
Tourism operator plugs Iraq as a holiday destination
A country ravaged by war and plagued by terrorism in its aftermath is hardly likely to be high on many people's holiday lists.
How to stay out of jail in Dubai
How to make the most of your trip without getting an intimate tour of the jails.
Top 10 things to do in Dubai
Dubai is like a 40-year-old man with a new red Ferrari. It can't help but show off.