Middle East
3 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Tunisia's Court of Cassation to hear final appeal in opposition figures' case
Tunisia's highest court will hear a final appeal on September 3 in a case involving convictions of 34 opposition figures.
Burnham pressed on paying for defence buildup
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced questions about how he will finance a major increase in UK defence spending during his first Prime Minister's Questions in parliament.
Iran launches missile and drone strikes on U.S. positions across Middle East
Iran launched strikes on U.S. bases and interests in Jordan, Iraq and Bahrain, while a Saudi oil tanker was hit in the Strait of Hormuz with two Philippine crew members killed, in an escalation following American air strikes that killed at least 11 people in southern Iran.
