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Page last updated at 17:22 GMT, Monday, 6 July 2009 18:22 UK

Protests outside British embassy in Tehran
Iran frees eighth embassy worker
Iran releases the eighth of nine detained UK embassy staff, as its supreme leader tells the West not to meddle.
UK investigates charge claim
'Iran trial' for UK embassy staff
Britain and Iran's fraught history

Funeral for Marwa Sherbini Egypt mourns 'headscarf martyr'
The body of Muslim woman, stabbed in a German courtroom by a man who had insulted her religion, is taken back to Egypt.

Free Gaza Movement member hangs Palestinian flag on the boat Israel to deport Gaza activists
Israel says it will expel eight pro-Palestinian activists detained at sea while trying to bring relief aid to Gaza last week.

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
Mobile video of police abusing a hermaphrodite Gays attacked
Persecuted Iraqi gays say life better in Saddam's day
Protests in Tehran. Photo: June 2009 Battle for Tehran
Mass protests end in Iran, but the crisis simmers on
Youssef and his band Satanic verses?
Why heavy metal fans struggle in Moroccan culture

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Iran executes 20 on drug charges
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EADS wins Saudi border deal
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Guantanamo man in Chad limbo

BUSINESS

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MEDIA ROUND-UP
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YOUR PERSPECTIVE
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FEATURES
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