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Chaos and neglect slow Mosul's recovery
Mosul left out
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Clothing norms in Iran have gradually but significantly changed in recent years
Iran women struggling to break old barriers
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A new investment drive. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz (L) signs a document given to him by Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih during a ceremony in Riyadh, January 28.
Riyadh introduces major investment initiative
Jareer Elass
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A man sells memorabilia for Pope Francis' upcoming trip to the UAE at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dubai
UAE souvenir shops stock up for pope's visit 
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Down in the dumps. Iraqi students in the University of Mosul, January 16.
Iraqi university students decry gender segregation
Azhar Al-Rubaie
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Watch out for stray dogs in Cairo
Stray dogs an increasing problem for Egyptians
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Men queue up in front of an SDF official, who registers each new arrival.
US-backed forces scan civilians for jihadists on Syria border
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Smiling and tapping on their desks, a class of bright-eyed students sing, in English, "My face, my face, this is my nose".
Music gives children solace in ravaged Yemen
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Bassam Frangieh, An Introduction to Modern Arab Culture
Review of “An Introduction to Modern Arab Culture”
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Father Najeeb Michaeel displays a manuscript at the Oriental Manuscript Digitisation Centre (CNDO) in Arbil
Iraqi priest ordained Mosul archbishop
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Staying in Calais is like dying one day at a time
Iranians brave dangerous waters to reach Britain
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The protagonist is played by a young Syrian refugee, while another young cast member was thrown in jail during the shoot
Oscar nomination two years running for Lebanese cinema
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An assortment of e-liquids sit next to two portable vaporisers.
Vaping addiction sweeping Jordanian youth
Roufan Nahhas
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Dumping site in Mogadishu
Scrap plastic generates revenue in Somalia
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The Iraq Bikers are men of all ages, social classes and various faiths
Baghdad bikers seek to unite Iraq 
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Five-star resorts are being planned to accommodate thousands of tourists
Saudi music carnival ‘Winter Tantora’
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