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Afghans and Syrians drive record number of refugees returning home
While 4.4 million return, Middle East conflict pushes new wave of displacement from Iran and Lebanon
Saudi Arabia lifts Lebanese trade ban after nearly five years
Analysts say the decision is 'economic and political oxygen' for Lebanon
AnalysisWork cut out for Iraq's Al Zaidi in curbing corruption
Prime Minister is under pressure to meet US demands while also balancing ties with Iran
AnalysisIraq’s drive to disarm militias could stall after hardliners demand US military exit
Pressure from Washington has borne fruit, with three groups already beginning process of placing weapons under state control
Iraq's Al Zaidi under pressure from Iran and US over balance of government
Prime Minister under scrutiny as he attempts to complete his cabinet
Mohammad Al Saadi's alleged links to Kataib Hezbollah and the IRGC
Prosecutors say Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al Saadi is linked to Iran-backed militia and worked closely with IRGC's Qassem Suleimani
Who are the ministers in Iraq's new government?
Nine positions left to fill after parliament approves 14 members of incoming PM Ali Al Zaidi's cabinet
More than 850,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
Integrated system of services in place for arrival and safe return of visitors
Iraq's Kurdistan Democratic Party ends parliament boycott
Move aims to restore trust between Baghdad and Erbil, officials say
Iraq's Al Zaidi in Erbil to gain support of Kurdish leaders
Prime minister designate has less than 30 days to form a cabinet and get backing of ruling political parties
Grenade attack kills Syrian cleric near Sayyida Zaynab shrine in Damascus
Authorities open investigation after blast in capital
Iraq's Shiite bloc keeps country waiting for new prime minister
Friction within the Co-ordination Framework, the largest bloc in parliament, holds up process as deadline looms
Ruling Kurdish party 'will not deal with' new Iraqi President
Nizar Amedi sworn in after five months of post-election wrangling
Iraq elects Nizar Amedi as president following months of deadlock
Mr Amedi was chosen by Parliament five months after elections failed to produce a majority
Iraqi parliament to attempt to elect president on Saturday
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and former environment minister Nizar Amedi, backed by rival Kurdish parties, are candidates for the post
