Power failure in Iraq as militias outgun state
Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi came to office a year ago promising to rebuild his country. But the Iraqi state has grown weaker as power...
A Brexit warning from Switzerland beware votes on free movement
A shock referendum result demanding controls on European Union migration has created a serious headache for politicians, who must do the people's bidding without...
Saudi Arabian firm injects €49 million into Euro Disney
A firm owned by a Saudi prince said Wednesday it has injected 49.2 million euros ($52.37 million) into the struggling Euro Disney theme park...
FIFA warns soccer legends against Kuwait game
FIFA has sent a global alert to all members warning them to keep their players away from an "All Stars" game in Kuwait which...
Dubai stays busiest airport for international travel
Dubai International remained the world's busiest airport for international travel last year with a 10.7 percent rise in passenger numbers, its operator said on...
Russia, Saudis disagree in talks over Syria's Assad fate
Russia and Saudi Arabia did not come to a common agreement on Tuesday to overcome their differences on the fate of Syrian President Bashar...
Kuwait prevents three ISIS attacks
Kuwait foiled three planned Islamic State (ISIS) attacks on the country, including a plot to blow up a Shi'ite mosque, after launching raids that...
Art exhibition highlights Muslim enlightenment
Just a short one-hour drive from Washington, D.C., more than 120 exquisite pieces of Islamic artwork, including paintings, calligraphy, textiles, ceramics, decorative objects and...
Israel razing Palestinian buildings at 'alarming' rate: UN
Israel is razing Palestinian homes and other buildings constructed with international aid at an "alarming" rate, the UN says, with more demolitions so far...
Yemeni rebels ask ally Iran to stop exploiting country's war
A top leader of Yemen's Shiite rebels issued a harsh rebuke of ally Iran on Thursday, calling on Tehran to back away from the...
