Iran mulls response to assassination of nuclear scientist
New York Times: Iran must now choose between revenge and pragmatism.
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Iran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist
The military-style killing has renewed fears of Iran striking back against the US.
Iranian scientist killed by 'armed terrorist elements'
Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed in an ambush on the outskirts of Tehran.
Qatar finds mother of abandoned baby. Not among passengers searched
Prosecution in Qatar says airport police acted illegally in conducting invasive searches.
'Really scary': Woman recalls being 'humiliated' after invasive search at Doha Airport
A young Aussie has spoken about her traumatic experience at Doha Airport.
Thousands of Aussie troops could lose awards after war crimes report
Australia's military leaders struggle to cope with the fallout from explosive report.
Islamic State still long-term threat - US general
The general says IS will only be completely defeated when refugees can return home.
'Deeply disturbing': Shocking Australian war crime allegations
A bombshell report has alleged 39 Afghanis were unlawfully killed by Australian forces.
US troops are packing up, ready or not
New York Times: Trump's drawdown puts fate of Afghan forces in question.
Dubai 'jetman' killed in training accident
Daredevil was famous for flying alongside a jet and base-jumping from the Burj Khalifa.
The secret US-Israel plot to kill al-Qaida's second in command
Officials say Abu Mohammed al-Masri was secretly killed by assassins in Iran in August.
The controversies that defined Donald Trump's four years in office
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Satellite images show Iran building nuclear bomb-making site
Iran's 'breakout time' to a nuclear weapon is now estimated to be about three months.
French response to killing of teacher stokes ire in Muslim world
New York Times: Muslim countries denounce Macron's response to beheading.
Qatar strip search: Govt says baby dumped in bin in 'appalling attempt to kill her'
Discovery sparked invasive strip-searches of female passengers at Doha airport.
More women caught up in Qatar Airways strip search controversy
Eighteen passengers were medically examined after a baby was found in an airport bathroom.
Woman arrested in Iran for cycling without hijab
Wearing a hijab has been compulsory for all women in Iran since the Islamic revolution.
Many roadblocks in the way of a vaccine rollout around the world
Vaccines will need non-stop sterile refrigeration to stay potent and safe.
Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders
Here's a look at other leaders around the world who have had the Covid-19 virus.
Another million may die: Why grim milestone could be the start of deadly new phase
Will a second wave be deadlier than the first, or will a vaccine soon stem the tide?
UK-based Kiwi cafe firm on England's second lockdown
Cafe franchisor says Brits working from home has improved trade at suburban outlets.
Why Bahrain recognising Israel matters
For the gulf states, Israel is a hedge against the declining role of the US
Tiny island brings Europe to 'brink of war'
It's a mere 12km square, yet this island is at the heart of a dangerous 'Pandora's box'.
Opinion | Why shouldn't Trump win the Nobel Prize?
Comment: If Trump won the Nobel Prize it would be far from the most undeserved.
Covid 19: Middle East death toll over 50,000
Likely to be more as war-ravaged nations such as Libya and Yemen are under-reported.
Burning up: Earth hits its highest-ever temperature
If verified, it will be the hottest temperature in Death Valley since July 1913.
Editorial: As pandemic settles in, more upheaval and challenges await
Further upheaval, regional tensions and increased nationalism could be on the way.
Lebanon's govt resigns in wake of Beirut explosion
Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab says he is taking 'a step back'.
World donors demand change before money to rebuild Beirut
World leaders warn they won't pay a cent to Beirut until economic reform committed.
Photo shows country on the brink
Disdain for Lebanon's government grows following the deadly explosion in Beirut.
Choosing childcare: A beginner's guide to early childhood education in New Zealand
How to find a way through the myriad daycare options.
Go NZ! Auckland bottled water firm WaiLife adds Emirati royals to its client list
The Auckland company is also in talks to supply royalty in Saudi Arabia.
UK visitor to miss dad's funeral after flight mix up
Grieving daughter could miss father's funeral after international flight mix up.
Inferno: Massive fire erupts in residential building in UAE
Emergency services rushed to the scene to control the blaze