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Germany is embarking on a historic rearmament – and could look to Middle East buyers to boost its defence industry. Getty Images

Germany set to ease arms sales to Middle East

New government expected to focus on defence and economic needs as UAE-friendly politicians vie for foreign minister role

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Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits

Four pro-Palestine protesters face expulsion from Germany

King Abdullah: Gaza a painful example of disability challenge

Netanyahu's Hungary visit despite ICC warrant exploits EU divisions

France will publish landmark report to expose spread of Muslim Brotherhood's influence

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Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual Al Quds Day (Jerusalem Day) on the last Friday of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran, on March 2. Wana via Reuters

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The PKK's red star flag reflects the guerrilla movement's communist roots. Its founder has called on it to make peace but doubts remain over whether it will oblige. EPA

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A street vendor walks past the USAID office in Abidjan on March 22. AFP

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Marine Le Pen was found guilty of misappropriating EU funds and banned from running for office for five years. Getty images

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Jordan's King Abdullah II will open a disability summit in Berlin next week with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Reuters

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Migrants climb into the back of a lorry bound for Britain while traffic is stopped at the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in Calais, northern France. AFP

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French President Emmanuel Macron greets Jordan's King Abdullah II at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Wednesday. AFP

Israeli strikes a ‘step backwards’, says Macron during King Abdullah's visit

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