Lebanon
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Nusra says action was taken in retaliation for the arrest of wives of Islamist militants
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Iraq says woman is sister of man convicted of bombings in south of country, not wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
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Julie Bishop says the man was freed shortly after he was detained on Monday near the port city of Tripoli in northern Lebanon
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Arrest is described as ‘high-value catch’ and reportedly follows information provided by western intelligence agencies
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Department of Foreign Affairs is trying to confirm report that Australian was one of seven seized in army raid near Tripoli
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With an ‘entire past’ fading, the death of an admired diva revives memories of the lighter side of life from Cairo to Beirut
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Marcia Lynx Qualey: Young adults dominate the Arabic book market, but publishers are acutely sensitive to the slightest challenge to conservative etiquette
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Author Michael Young argues that ending violence in Syria and Iraq requires regional and international powers – including Iran – to face up to the realities of sectarian politics
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Wadih Chourey arrived in UK 17 years ago seeking refuge from abuse, and would be unable to take care of himself in Beirut
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How five friends – Moaaz, Majd, Rasha, Kinan and Khalid – fled war-torn Syria to embark on a dangerous trip to Europe
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She is reportedly killed in car accident
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Stuart Bowen, who investigated corruption and waste in Iraq, says US and Iraqi governments ignored appeals to recover money
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With war raging against Islamic State (Isis) in Syria and Iraq, illegal marijuana plantations are thriving in neighbouring Lebanon
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Strict counter-terrorism laws and a protracted resettlement process have kept the figure low, as have ethical concerns over which refugees to resettle. But could the US be doing more? Lauren Gambino and Raya Jalabi report
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As millions flee the conflict in Syria, the region’s humanitarian crisis grows. War photographer Giles Duley travels to Lebanon and hears refugees’ moving stories
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City visions Readers' short films: serenading Beirut, an ode to Toronto ... and a nightmare commute on the Circle Line
We asked readers to make three-minute films about their cities for the City Visions film season using GuardianWitness. In the last of three updates, here are some more of our favourites -
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Meeting of 24 countries in Paris sees support for Iraq's new government and urgent calls for action against 'global threat'
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Vladimir Antaki has been documenting shopkeepers all over the world. His project was born from his desire to document and pay tribute to these ‘guardians of urban temples’ that we meet everyday without really noticing
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A cache of unseen pictures gives a rare glimpse into life in 1970s Lebanon
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When artist Ania Dabrowska started working with Diab Alkarssifi, a homeless Lebanese man in London, she made a startling discovery. He was a compulsive photographer with a hoard of unseen pictures from his homeland. Sean O’Hagan hears the story behind them
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Thousands attend funeral of Sgt Ali al-Sayyed, who was captured during incursion by Syrian-based Isis militants
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City links: This week’s best city stories explore a surprising transit initiative in China, successful green activism in Beirut – and reveal the city that tweets more than any other
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Continually inhabited for as long as 7,000 years, the truly ancient city of Byblos, Lebanon must balance its rich heritage against the shocks of the modern age. Can a new chief resilience officer help?
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US ambassador said deliveries come in response to request from armed forces who face growing threat from Isis
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US president admits there is no quick fix as minorities flee Islamist onslaught and British planes join relief effort
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Many believe the political vacuum among the Sunni communities in Syria and Iraq needs to be addressed in order to defeat Isis
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Ian Black: From Egypt to Syria, Palestine to Iraq, the hopes of the Arab spring lie in tatters. And with the latest conflict in Gaza, the Middle East is more violent, volatile and complex than ever. So where are we now?
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Sydney mother of two says she is not allowed to leave Lebanon and faces six months in jail
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Hamas must aim to boost unity and free prisoners as deaths rise, while Israel must improve security to justify its own losses
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Follow live updates as an Israeli offensive aimed at preventing rocket attacks from Gaza continues almost a week after it was launched.
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Newspaper removes article on actor's fiancée Amal Alamuddin from its website after he calls it inaccurate and 'irresponsible'. By Roy Greenslade
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Gravity star says paper has crossed 'far beyond just a laughable tabloid and into the arena of inciting violence'
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At least 19 people were injured in southern Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday after an explosion next to a cafe where football fans were watching the World Cup
First thoughts Britain and the US must help mend the Syrian refugee crisis they helped create