Arab Spring: How the uprisings still echo, 10 years on
Craig TaylorRevolutions brought dramatic to change to the region – but the causes have not gone away. BBC News – Middle East
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Loujain al-Hathloul: Saudi women’s rights activist released from prison
Loujain al-Hathloul was instrumental in the movement to allow women to drive in the kingdom. BBC News – Middle East
Australian Open: Egypt’s Mayar Sherif creates history
Mayar Sherif is the first Egyptian woman to win a main draw match at a Grand Slam with victory at the Australian Open. BBC News – Middle East
Israel’s Netanyahu enters plea in court in corruption trial
The prime minister is fighting the charges while standing for re-election in just a few weeks’ time. BBC News – Middle East
Iraq’s Yazidi community buries 104 victims of IS massacre
The victims’ remains had been exhumed from mass graves following Islamic State genocide in 2014. BBC News – Middle East
Yemen war: Joe Biden ends support for operations in foreign policy reset
“The war in Yemen must end,” says US president as part of his first big speech on foreign policy. BBC News – Middle East