Iraq civilians killed in rocket attack near Baghdad airport
Craig TaylorFive women and children die when a rocket hits a house near the airport, which includes a US base. BBC News – Middle East
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Lebanon’s PM-designate Adib fails to form new government after blast
The previous cabinet resigned in August amid angry calls for reform after the Beirut port explosion. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umra pilgrimage
From 4 October, 6,000 citizens and residents will be allowed to undertake the Umra each day. BBC News – Middle East
Coronavirus: Israel tightens second lockdown to avoid ‘abyss’
Ministers approve new restrictions to try to combat a surging Covid-19 infection rate. BBC News – Middle East
How the UAE emerged as a regional powerhouse
From a mission to Mars to military expeditions, what is driving the UAE to punch above its weight? BBC News – Middle East
Israeli settlers’ Chelsea boss backer
An investigation by BBC News Arabic has found that Russian oligarch, Roman Abramovich, controls companies that have donated $ 100m to an Israeli settler organisation. BBC News – Middle East