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‘Harsh’ measures necessary to force behavioural change, says UAE minister
Death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been reported many times before
Diplomatic crisis threatens $500m-a-week building works needed for tournament to begin
Rising tension between Qatar and neighbours agitates territory hit by electricity cuts
Isolated gas-rich state seals military links with Washington
Vote went ahead despite courts voiding the deal
Foreign minister indirectly blames Riyadh for role in Tehran gun and bomb attacks
Saudis in Doha fear having to give up homes and jobs because of regional crisis
Conductor criticises Israeli policies after rare performance in West Bank
Middle East instability raises long-term questions over energy security
Broadcaster that changed Arabic-speaking media seen as too close to Islamist groups
Tensions escalate between militias allied to Assad and US-led coalition groups
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain listen to US plea but maintain ports blockade
Protests over marginalisation in Rif region lead to worst unrest since Arab uprisings
Move comes hours after Tillerson urges Saudi Arabia to end blockade
President appears out of sync with US foreign policy in the region
The emirate’s neighbours have joined forces to isolate the tiny state and curb its ambitions, threatening stability in the region
Deal to release Qataris was one of the triggers that led to this week’s stand-off between Doha and its Arab neighbours
Designations allow the freezing of assets and bank accounts of those listed
Envoy to US says Doha will consider concessions to Saudi Arabia to end blockade
‘Inevitable’ sovereign crisis postponed as diaspora props up huge public debt pile
