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...
Syrian opposition seeks to close ranks as army gains on ground
Syria's fragmented opposition and rebel groups sought common ground on Wednesday ahead of planned negotiations to end a conflict which has devastated the country...
Denmark looks set to reject more EU integration
Danes looked set to reject adopting certain European Union rules on Thursday in a referendum that tested for the first time in 15 years...
Pope says Christian-Muslim dialogue ‘essential’ for peace
Pope Francis told Christian and Muslim leaders in Kenya on Thursday that they have little choice but to engage in dialogue to guard against...
Bosnian Croat war criminal Praljak killed himself with cyanide
Bosnian Croat war crimes convict Slobodan Praljak used cyanide to kill himself in court after losing his appeal, according to preliminary autopsy findings, Dutch...
Bedouin coming-of-age drama competes for Oscar nod
A coming-of-age drama set among Bedouin tribesmen roaming the desert emerged as the first potential Oscar contender produced by Jordan's nascent film industry.
"Theeb" (Wolf),...
Gulf markets little improvements in pre-holiday trade
Gulf equity markets were narrowly mixed in early trade on Tuesday as investors prepared for extended holidays, with international news providing little to trade...
Saudi Arabia opens retail sector to more foreign investment
Saudi Arabia has approved rules opening its retail sector to greater foreign investment, official media said on Tuesday, as part of wide-ranging economic reforms.
The...
Saudi Arabia defends aid effort towards Syria after criticism on refugees
Saudi Arabia on Friday defended its efforts to aid Syrians fleeing the conflict in their country, following criticism that Gulf countries were not taking...
Protesters return to the streets of Baghdad
Just as dozens of demonstrators burned tires in renewed protests against the new leadership, Iraq's judiciary ordered courts on Sunday to release anti-government protesters,...
