Iran developing nuclear-capable missiles, European powers warn UN
Craig TaylorThe UK, France and Germany say such activity is “inconsistent” with a UN Security Council resolution. BBC News – Middle East
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Iran protests: State TV acknowledges deaths during unrest
The authorities have been accused of trying to cover up a crackdown on peaceful demonstrators. BBC News – Middle East
Jordan farm fire: Pakistanis die as blaze sweeps through makeshift homes
Eight children are among those killed after a blaze tore through iron sheds housing migrants workers. BBC News – Middle East
Jesus manger: Relic returns to Bethlehem in time for Christmas
The thumb-sized relic is returned to Jesus’ birthplace almost 1,400 years after being sent to Rome. BBC News – Middle East
Iraq unrest: PM Abdul Mahdi to resign after bloodiest day in protests
Adel Abdul Mahdi’s move follows criticism from the country’s top Shia Muslim cleric. BBC News – Middle East
Iraq unrest: 24 killed in fresh wave of protests
Troops fire live rounds in Nasiriya and Baghdad on one of the bloodiest days of unrest so far. BBC News – Middle East