Ban tells Israelis, Palestinians 'stand firm against violence'
UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday urged Israelis and Palestinians not to allow extremists on either side to fan violence, as he arrived as...
Suicide bombers kill 5 in eastern Lebanon near Syria border
A group of suicide bombers detonated their explosives' vests in a northeastern Lebanese village near the border with Syria on Monday, killing five people...
Egypt defends transfer of Red Sea islands to Saudis
Egypt's government on Sunday defended its decision to hand over two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia at an appeals court hearing after the...
Gianfranco Zola out as coach of Qatari club Al-Arabi
Former Italy player Gianfranco Zola has been replaced as coach of Qatari club Al-Arabi after one season.
Al-Arabi says on its website that Gerardo Pelusso...
Turkey allows German minister visit after airbase row
Turkey said Monday it would allow Germany's defence minister to visit an air base in the south of the country after sparking a row...
Messi exit leaves Argentinian football in turmoil
Lionel Messi sensationally announced his international retirement leaving Argentinian football in turmoil after a traumatic penalty shootout defeat to Chile in the Copa America...
Sterling slides to 31-year low after Brexit
Sterling fell to a 31-year low against the dollar on Monday as a sell-off stemming from Britain's decision to quit the European Union gathered...
Iraqi commander declares defeat of ISIS in Falluja
Iraqi forces on Sunday recaptured the last district of Falluja held by Islamic State (ISIS) militants and the commander of the operation declared the...
Oil prices slide as Britain votes to leave EU
World oil prices plunged Friday, mirroring sentiment on stock markets, as the dollar strengthened in reaction to Britain voting to bolt from the European...
David Cameron's resignation to set off leadership scramble
British Prime Minister David Cameron's decision to resign after losing the referendum vote on European Union membership will set off an intense Conservative Party...
