Ten most popular Region stories in 2012
A look at the stories trending on gulfnews.com this year
Baby boy is "dream come true" for couple after Palestinian sneaks out sperm sample for wife. Read full story
Abdul Rahman Nayef Al Obaidi, a 22-year-old Iraqi farmer, fell in love with two women, but instead of choosing between them, he married both in one night in a small village in central Iraq. Read full story
Latest study reveals that 77 per cent of the Palestinian labourers in Israel had been subject to sexual harassment by Israeli women. Read full story
In the Palestinian Territories, local Sharia courts allow women aged 15 or younger to marry. Read full story
The funeral of a 28 year-old waiter in southern Egypt turned into a celebration when he woke up after being declared dead. Read full story
What began as a low-budget film has now caused global destruction. Read full story
British daily says French agent infiltrated violent mob and shot Libya’s former dictator Muammar Gaddafi in the head. Read full story
If a man thinks his new wife is not a virgin, he may take the issue to court, leading to a virginity test. Read full story
Iran has warned its Gulf neighbours to not step in to make up for any shortfall in its oil exports under new Western sanctions, according to comments by its OPEC representative. Read full story
Men wade into group marching against sexual harrassment, groping and molesting them in Tahrir Square. Read full story
