FIFA orders Palestine to play Saudi Arabia and Malaysia games on neutral ground
FIFA have reversed their decision to allow Palestine to host Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia at home, ordered that it be played...
France and Russia agree to exchange intel on ISIS
France and Russia will exchange intelligence on Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, as well as other militant groups to improve the effectiveness of...
Heavy fighting breaks out in Yemen's Taiz city, ICRC says situation "dire"
At least 20 Houthi militia fighters were killed in heavy clashes in Yemen's third-largest city Taiz on Thursday, a day after they pounded it...
Libyan interior minister restored to post after talks
TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Libya's internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) on Thursday restored the interior minister to his post after announcing his suspension...
Iraqi lawmakers approve manual ballot recount in May 12 vote
Iraq's parliament voted on Wednesday in favor of a manual ballot recount after allegations of widespread fraud in the country's recently held parliamentary elections,...
Iran moves assets in successful test of lifting of sanctions
Iran has successfully transferred some of its formerly frozen assets in order to ensure that financial sanctions have been fully lifted in accordance with...
Muslims in Asia denounce Trump's call for "U.S. ban"
Muslims in Pakistan and Indonesia on Tuesday denounced Donald Trump's call for a ban on Muslims entering the United States, dismissing the U.S. Republican presidential...
UN rights boss says Medina bombing is an attack on Islam
The U.N. human rights chief on Tuesday called a suicide bombing outside the Prophet Mohammad's Mosque in the Saudi city of Medina an attack...
Libya unity forces bombard ISIS in Sirte
Forces loyal to Libya's unity government bombarded Islamic State group (ISIS) positions in Sirte with heavy artillery Friday, a day after thrusting into the...
Rouhani will not apologise for Saudi embassy attack
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday he hoped his country could reconcile with fellow Middle Eastern powerhouse Saudi Arabia, but refused to apologise for...
