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Anti-government demonstrators chant slogans during a protest on November 9. (AFP)

Arab spring, summer, autumn, winter… worldwide

Rashmee Roshan Lall

Middle East

Lebanese demonstrators gather outside the the Telecom company during ongoing anti-government demonstrations in Lebanon's southern city of Sidon (Saida) on November 8. (AFP)

30 years after Berlin, walls are obstructing hope in the Arab world

Oussama Romdhani

society

This file photo shows Roman ruins at an archaeological site in the Lebanese costal city of Tyre, on September 28, 2016. (AFP)

New study shows genetic similarity between populations of ancient Rome and Middle East

Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends the Valdai International Discussion Club's panel on Russia's policy in the Middle East, October 2. (dpa)

Russia is bound to the Middle East by more than energy ties

Middle East

Lebanese protesters wave placards during a protest in Jounieh area, north of Beirut, October 19. (AFP)

WhatsApp in the Arab world: an essential but controversial tool

Middle East

A general view of Abadan oil refinery in southwest Iran, is pictured from Iraqi side of Shatt al-Arab in Al-Faw south of Basra, Iraq September 21, 2019. (Reuters)

IMF: Volatile politics and oil prices hinder Mideast growth

China

Around 1,336 vehicles made by Chinese SAIC Motor Corporation Limited are picture in China’s Lianyungang before they are shipped to Saudi Arabia, September 16. (Imaginechina via DPA)

Europe adjusting to China’s presence in the Middle East

Lebanon

Lebanese riot policemen separates between anti-government protesters, left, and Hezbollah supporters, right during a protest in Beirut, Lebanon, October 24. (AP)

'Switzerland of the Middle East' is on the brink of failure

culture

Author Yasmin Khan. (Courtesy of Yasmin Khan)

Cookbooks that offer more than kitchen recipes

Karen Dabrowska