Duchess of Edinburgh first royal to visit Baghdad
Craig TaylorSophie has spent two days in the Iraqi capital to learn about challenges facing Iraqi women and girls. BBC News – Middle East
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Iran protests: Mahsa Amini’s grave attacked by vandals
Mahsa Amini’s death in custody last year sparked anti-government protests across Iran. BBC News – Middle East
Syria’s Assad tells Arab leaders to take ‘historic opportunity’ to remake Middle East
Syria’s president is welcomed back to the Arab League, after 12 years of being shunned. BBC News – Middle East
Syria: Dismay and fear as Bashar al-Assad returns to Arab fold
Syrian’s President Bashar al-Assad is coming out of diplomatic isolation – to the terror of refugees. BBC News – Middle East
Iran executes three over anti-government protests
Amnesty says the men were killed in “a blatant act of vengeance” and without a fair trial. BBC News – Middle East
How Canadian walrus Smooshi ended up in Abu Dhabi
The tale involves a long legal battle and a unique bond between a man and Smooshi the walrus. BBC News – Middle East