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Nigerian govt says in touch with Boko haram over ‘Chibok girls video’
Boko Haram released a video showing some of the schoolgirls kidnapped by from Chibok more than two years ago North Africa -
Sexual violence used as a war tactic: U.N. report
A new U.N. report says 2014 was marked by harrowing accounts of rape, sexual slavery and forced marriage being used by extremists Middle East -
Amnesty: U.N. powers should give up veto on genocide votes
In its annual report, the rights group said 2014 had been a catastrophic year for victims of conflict and violence Middle East -
Saudi real GDP growth improves in 2014: Jadwa
November data showed a rebound in consumer spending compared to the previous month. News -
Ker-ching! 2014 sees Mideast artists cash in like never before
Rocketing sales were a win-win for Mideast art and the city of Dubai, which has been edging on the art map Art and culture -
In Arab politics, it’s all backstabbing and no backbone
In the Middle East right now, the wise do not dare to predict Middle East -
Yemen at the end of 2014
The year 2014 has ended with a new situation in Yemen. Abdul Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, leader of Ansar Allah, announced the establishment of a ... Middle East -
Social media’s cultural awakening for young Arabs in 2014
2014 bore witness to a cultural revolution fueled by entrepreneurs, start-ups, personalities and brands Middle East -
2014: A year of Tunisian political success?
Tunisians are welcoming 2015 with a new constitution, parliament, government and president Analysis -
Saudi plans record 2015 spending despite oil drop
Figures suggest Saudi Arabia could cope with years of cheap oil Economy -
The Arab world’s top 5 unsung heroes of 2014
These top 5 achievers outside of the glittering media spotlight work in fields as diverse as genetics, law and filmmaking Features -
The future is past: Between 2014’s oil prices and the days of yore
As the year closes, one of the most far-reaching events has been the extreme drop in the global price of oil Analysis -
Going it alone, Obama made big moves in 2014
President Barack Obama rang in 2014 by declaring a “year of action” Analysis -
From Sisi to Suez, defining moments that rocked Egypt in 2014
From the resignation of the Egyptian government to the election of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, 2014 has been a tumultuous year for Egypt Features -
Ice buckets, breaking the Internet: A year in media pop culture
Pharrel Williams’ ‘I am happy,’ David Letterman announcing his retirement, and Kim Kardashian nude picture to break the internet are all part of 2014’s list Media -
Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2014
The suicide of actor and comedian Robin Williams touched off a national conversation about depression Entertainment -
2014 wardrobe detox: Top 10 fashion trends you can now shed
Items we were capable of bribing sales staff for, have lost their lustrous aura and found their place in the “store and forget” box Fashion and beauty -
2014, a year in the balance for Egypt’s judiciary
In November, an Egyptian court dropped murder charges against former president Hosni Mubarak Analysis -
Wonderful, wild and whacky! Top 12 offbeat stories from 2014
Here’s some of the stranger stories from the year just ending 2014: Year in Review -
Remembering 2014’s captives still held by extremists
Thousands of people continue to be held captive by ISIS, al-Nusra Front, and Nigeria-based Boko Haram Features -
Megatrends of 2014: A new Cold War and ISIS crisis
To plan for the future, we must analyze the past and ask one very important question: What were the political trends of 2014? World -
Beyonce, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ top Apple’s ‘Best of 2014’
Pop star Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ took ‘Best Album’ while recent breakthrough Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea snatched ‘Best Song’ Entertainment -
Top 10 Muslim women that made headlines in 2014
As the final chapter of 2014 comes to a close, some Middle Eastern women have risen to the forefront Variety -
Miss South Africa crowned as Miss World
Rolene Strauss of South Africa is crowned Miss World 2014. Perspective -
GQ magazine’s 'Men of the Year Award' as it happened
Al Arabiya News made it to Mexico City to cover GQ magazine’s 2014 Men of The Year Award. Our correspondent Simo Benbachir captures the essence ... Reports -
The world's tallest and shortest men meet for Records Day
Watch the world's tallest man, 32-year-old Turkish Sultan Kosen, meeting the world's shortest man alive, Chandra Bahadur Dangi at an event in the UK ... Reports -
Saudi hajj minister calls for bolstering ties with India
Minister Bandar Hajjar made the remarks while receiving the Indian Haj goodwill delegation Hajj 2014 - Special Coverage -
Dubai’s Aramex Q1 net profit climbs 14 pct on higher revenues
Dubai-based Aramex said net profit for the opening three months of 2014 rose 14 percent Aviation & Transport -
New Ninja Turtles movie trailer excites Arab fans
Calling all fans who spent their childhood jumping from sofa to sofa, shouting ‘Cowabunga!’ Get ready for the new TMNT movie Entertainment -
Tears and streakers: memorable moments at the Oscars
As the red carpet is rolled out, we take a look at memorable moments of Oscars past - the good, the bad and the oh-so-funny Entertainment