Iran arrests US dual national on spying charges
Craig TaylorThe case could complicate plans by new US President Joe Biden to engage with the Tehran government. BBC News – Middle East
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Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East
Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting. BBC News – Middle East
Iraq bombing: IS says it was behind deadly suicide attacks in Baghdad
The jihadists say the biggest bombing in Iraq’s capital for three years was aimed at Shia Muslims. BBC News – Middle East
Iran’s supreme leader makes online threats to attack golfing Trump
A photomontage seems to show the ex-president playing in the shadow of a warplane or large drone. BBC News – Middle East
Iraq attack: Twin suicide bombings in central Baghdad kill 13
The attackers detonated explosive belts at a clothing market in Tayaran Square, officials say. BBC News – Middle East
Egyptian woman arrested for baking ‘indecent’ cakes
Photos of the cakes, some topped with genitalia fashioned out of fondant icing, went viral online. BBC News – Middle East