Saudi to showcase arts in reform drive
Saudi Arabia plans to develop its arts and media industry to counter negative "stereotypes" of the kingdom, which has no public cinemas or theatres.
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Erdogan widens call for legal action against pro-Kurdish opposition
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday some lawmakers and local mayors from the pro-Kurdish opposition were behaving like members of a terrorist organisation...
Arab League delays decision on new chief after Qatar objections
A vote to choose the Arab League's new secretary-general was delayed on Thursday after Qatar objected to the nomination of Egypt's former foreign minister,...
Iran tells U.N. envoy spat with Saudis won't derail Syria talks
The United Nations envoy for Syria said on Sunday that Iran had assured him that its diplomatic spat with Saudi Arabia would not affect Syria...
Jordan King Abdullah swears in new government to prepare for elections
Jordanian King Abdullah swore in a new government led by a business-friendly politician on Wednesday and charged him with preparing for parliamentary elections by...
Saudi Businessman Donates 10 Million To Create Islamic Law Center At Yale
A Saudi businessman has donated $10 million to Yale Law School to establish what school officials hope will become the country's top center for...
Houthi official tells Iran to stay out of Yemen crisis
A senior Houthi official posted a Facebook message on Wednesday telling Iranian officials to stay out of Yemen's conflict, a day after an Iranian...
Over 50 people killed in new South Sudan violence
A church official in a remote South Sudan town says more than 50 people have been killed in fighting between government troops and a...
Fears for Libya's growing jihadist haven
Public beheadings and roving jihadist gangs are terrifying residents in the Islamic State (ISIS) group's Libyan stronghold of Sirte, in an ominous sign of...
Iraqi government 'fully recaptured' Ramadi from ISIS
Iraqi security forces and the U.S.-led coalition say the government has regained full control of Ramadi after pushing Islamic State (ISIS) group fighters out...
