Twelve detained in Morocco rape case
Craig TaylorA 17-year-old woman said she was held and repeatedly raped and tortured over two months. BBC News – Middle East
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Iran urges UN court to halt US reimposed nuclear sanctions
Lawyers tell the International Court of Justice the US wants to “severely” damage Iran’s economy. BBC News – Middle East
Iran MPs vote to remove economy minister amid financial crisis
The vote of no confidence comes as Iran battles rising prices and the falling value of its currency. BBC News – Middle East
UN condemnation after 22 children killed in Yemen strike
The incident comes weeks after 40 children were killed in another Saudi-led strike on a bus. BBC News – Middle East
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: ‘New audio message’ from IS leader released
It is the first audio recording purporting to come from the IS leader since last September. BBC News – Middle East
Facebook and Twitter remove accounts linked to Russia and Iran campaigns
The social media giants say they have shut down hundreds of accounts linked to Russia and Iran. BBC News – Middle East