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Algeria

Who are the Harkis? The Algerians who fought against independence

Tens of thousands of Algerians served as French auxiliaries and combat troops during the conflict but after the conflict they were largely left to their fate
Arts
Sultans of bling: How a rare set of Ottoman portraits reveal clues to a lost empire
Environment
COP26 summit: 15 ways that the Middle East is under threat
Religion
In pictures: Palestinians commemorate Prophet Muhammad's birthday in Nablus
Film
Egypt: Actors walk out of screening over depictions of poverty at El Gouna Film Festival
Religion
In pictures: Saving Iraq's last Jewish tomb
Film
Palestinian director detained on way to Egypt film festival
Heritage
In pictures: Islamic artefacts on display at Christie's in October
Palestine State
A visual history of Black-Palestinian solidarity
Religion
What is Mawlid al-Nabi? The Islamic celebration explained
Books
Duse Mohamed Ali: Fleet Street's first Black Muslim editor, with an international vision
Film
The Palestinian documentaries hitting Netflix this month
Palestine State
Mohammed el-Kurd on Rifqa, God and Palestinian resilience
Environment
How sunscreen and mass tourism are harming precious Middle Eastern marine life
Film
Dune: How interstellar epic avoids Middle East stereotypes
Food & Drink
From mandrakes to spring onions: Five foods the Ancient Egyptians used to eat
Culture
Berlin: Inside Europe's capital of Arab culture
Culture
Three Arabic language Netflix shows to binge on in October
Food & Drink
From Salt Bae to CZN Burak, meet Turkey's superstar food influencers
Culture
Around the Middle East in six coffees
Food & Drink
Arab Fairy Tale Feasts: Stories and recipes for the hungry young reader
Books
Between Two Islands: How British Bahrainis found a home in poetry
Religion
What is Arbaeen and how do Shia Muslims mark it?