Kuwait moves on Instagram slave traders after BBC investigation
Craig TaylorAuthorities summon the owners of several social media accounts used to sell domestic workers. BBC News – Middle East
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Islamic State names its new leader as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi
The Islamist group names Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Qurashi as successor to Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. BBC News – Middle East
Attacks and celebration as Lebanon PM resigns
Supporters of Shia parties attacked protesters and then PM Saad Hariri announced his resignation. BBC News – Middle East
Who was Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?
The leader of the jihadist group Islamic State (IS) was arguably the world’s most wanted man. BBC News – Middle East
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: IS leader killed in US operation in Syria
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was targeted by special forces in Idlib province, President Trump says. BBC News – Middle East
Iraq protests: 40 dead as mass unrest descends into violence
Half of the 40 victims reportedly died trying to storm government and militia offices. BBC News – Middle East