Yemen's Houthis say efforts to find political solution have failed
A senior Houthi leader said efforts to convene U.N.-backed peace talks for Yemen were failing and blamed the United States and Saudi Arabia for...
Dutch anti-Islam MP in court on hate speech charges
Far-right anti-immigrant Dutch MP Geert Wilders appeared before a top security court Friday for a hearing ahead of his trial later this year on...
The Latest: Israel army says car rams into West Bank soldier
The Latest on Palestinian protests in Gaza that turned deadly when Israeli troops fired into the crowd. (all times local):
7:45 p.m.
Israel's military says an...
Qatar says it files case against UAE at UN’s highest court
Qatar said Monday it filed a case against the United Arab Emirates at the United Nations' highest court, accusing Abu Dhabi of "discrimination against...
Oil price to fall further as market 'could drown in over-supply'
The oil price is set to fall further this year as supply vastly exceeds demand, with major oil exporter Iran's return to the market...
Iran to be invited to next round of talks on Syria: U.S. official
Iran will be invited to participate in talks in Vienna on Friday to discuss ending the conflict in Syria, a dialogue aimed at finding...
Google to boost renewable energy for data centres
Google announced plans Thursday to boost its use of renewable energy for its data centres, moving closer to its goal of 100 percent clean...
ISIS claims deadly Sinai bombing as experts probe Russian crash
A bombing claimed by the Islamic State group Wednesday killed at least four policemen in Egypt's Sinai, as investigators pursued their probe of a...
China, Syria and Australia advance in World Cup qualifying
China, helped by a slip-up from North Korea, scraped through to the final phase of World Cup qualifying in Asia on Tuesday after beating...
Gaza reconstruction lacking two years after war
Two years after Gaza's last devastating conflict with Israel, rights groups vented frustration Thursday over the slow pace of reconstruction in the Palestinian territory...
