Nigeria Boko Haram Militants 'technically defeated' – Buhari said
Nigeria has "technically won the war" against Islamist Boko Haram militants, President Muhammadu Buhari says.
He told the present press conference attendees that the militant...
No compromise in sight on Iran nuclear deal, Germany says
Europe and the United States remain deeply divided over how to proceed after Washington's exit from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord, German Foreign Minister...
Should Palestinian territories be put under UN protection?
A number of activists, trade union and political figures as well as intellectuals, are calling for international protection of occupied Palestinian territories.
The group have...
On surprise Iraq visit, Biden urging end to political crisis
Vice President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Iraq on Thursday to implore the country's leaders to resolve a crippling political crisis that...
Commons to vote on Syria airstrikes amid Labour infighting
Britain’s parliament is set to vote on Wednesday to approve air strikes against ISIS militants in Syria after months of wrangling over whether enough...
Qatar launches probe after rains exposed poor construction
Qatar has launched an investigation after heavy rains exposed poor construction in a country set to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a deluge...
Israel to pay damages to family of killed Eritrean man
Israel will compensate the family of an Eritrean who died after being shot, then beaten by a mob, after being mistaken for someone who...
Syrian government returning to talks on Monday, Ja'afari says
The Syrian government delegation in Geneva said on Friday that it had discussed humanitarian issues with the United Nations Special Envoy and would meet...
Obama faces Saudi criticism ahead of summit
Blunt assessments by Barack Obama of longtime US ally Saudi Arabia have triggered unprecedented Saudi criticism of the president as he prepares to visit...
Israeli forces kill Palestinian near Gaza border as Gaza buries dead
Palestinians buried the dead on Tuesday from the bloodiest day in Gaza in years, after Israeli forces killed 60 Palestinians near the Gaza-Israel border...
