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Archive: Middle East
Three Brits tortured by police in Dubai tell their story
Dubai's reputation as a holiday and business destination comes under scrutiny tomorrow, when a legal hearing for three Brits will hear them claim they were brutally tortured by police.
Queen dragged into Dubai torture row
Comment: Cameron faces a human rights test when Dubai comes to town
Blair condemns continued Iranian 'propaganda'
Comment: Britain should stop complaining about Israeli settlements
Arguing over Israel building a house on a mountain thousands of miles away simply isn't worth the Foreign Office's time.
Comment: Time to recognise a Palestinian state
The UK and the UN should accept Palestinian statehood for peace to prevail.
PMQs verdict: Cameron's blows rain down on Miliband
For the first time in a while, Cameron had the fire in his belly.
Britain putting 'pressure on both sides' to end Gaza fighting
Britain is seeking to "de-escalate" fighting between Israeli and Palestinian forces, but further fighting suggests a ceasefire is unlikely.
William Hague: Middle East violence is Hamas' fault
William Hague has pinned the blame for the current flare-up in the Middle East on Hamas, following a spate of killings on both sides of the border.
Salesman Cameron in Middle East on new arms trade tour
David Cameron is in the Middle East today, angering campaigners who oppose his efforts to sell Typhoon jets to countries with questionable human rights records.
UK can ban Israeli settlement goods, expert finds
The UK can impose a ban on all goods from Israeli settlements, according to new legal opinion.
Analysis: Egypt's power struggle is still in its early days
New president Mohammed Mursi faces a historic test in the weeks and months to come.
Hague suspicious of Syria peace
Britain's foreign secretary has demanded "indisputable signs of change" from the Syrian regime as the UN prepares to send in monitors.
UK views win-win prospect for Syria diplomacy
Progress could be made against Bashar al-Assad's regime even if it refuses to accept Kofi Annan's six-point plan, UK politicians are hoping.
UK quits Damascus embassy amid Syria violence
Security concerns are forcing Britain to withdraw its diplomatic staff from Syria, William Hague has said.
Comment: Why can't we question the existence of Israel?
Lady Tonge has had the whip withdrawn for saying "Israel is not going to be there forever". But why shouldn't we question it?
Frustrated Hague puts hopes in Syria 'stranglehold'
Britain will help tighten the international "stranglehold" on Bashar al-Assad's regime, William Hague has pledged, as violence continues in Syria.
Rifkind calls for Syrian trade embargo
Britain and other western states should bring the Syrian crisis "to a head" by imposing a full economic embargo, former foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind has said.
Everything you need to know about the Arab Spring in 5 minutes
Everything you need to know about the revolutions which continue to shake the Middle East.
Podcast #14: What can be done about the violence in Syria?
This story just isn't going away. The killing in Syria has only intensified since I made our podcast about it. But it's become clear that despite much hand-wringing, there is little scope for united action around the world.
Analysis: One year after Libya, Syria is Britain's latest dilemma
Last year Britain committed its forces against a brutal regime tyrannising its people. Twelve months later, are we prepared to do it again?
Arab League 'holds key to Syria'
British diplomats should concentrate their efforts on the Arab League to advance international pressure on Bashar al-Assad's regime, the chair of the Commons' foreign affairs committee has told politics.co.uk.
politics.co.uk podcast: Time to intervene in Syria?
Frustrated MPs are becoming increasingly anxious about the situation in Syria - and the need to intervene.
Britain turning back on Assad's 'doomed' regime
Britain's ambassador to Syria has been recalled but London is not prepared to break diplomatic links with the Assad regime completely, the foreign secretary has said.
Analysis: What are our options in Syria?
The situation in Syria currently seems to be spiraling out of control, on the brink between uprising and full on civil war.
Bruised UK seeks more Iran sanctions
Britain is calling on European foreign ministers to intensify economic sanctions against Iran, one day after expelling the country's diplomats from the UK.
Analysis: Turkey at new crossroads
As Turkish president Abdullah Gul begins a three-day state visit to the UK, the country traditionally at the crossroads between east and west finds itself facing an ancient dilemma once again.
Cameron 'proud' after Gaddafi death
David Cameron has spoken of his pride in Britain's role in removing Muammar Gaddafi from power, after confirmation of the renegade leader's violent death.
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