Houthis kill 13 Yemen loyalists despite ceasefire
At least 13 pro-government fighters were killed in a rebel attack on their positions near the Yemeni capital despite a UN-brokered ceasefire taking effect...
Israel approves plans for more than 200 new West Bank settler homes
Israel has approved plans for more than 200 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank, adding to a sharp increase in settlement projects...
Kobe scores 60 points in farewell victory
Kobe Bryant went out with a Hollywood ending to his remarkable career.
He scored 60 points in his final NBA game Wednesday night, wrapping up...
Iraq's parliament to meet again amid protests and deepening crisis
Iraq's parliament is to convene again on Thursday amid a deepening crisis roiling the house where dozens of legislators have been holding a sit-in...
IEA expects limited impact from oil output freeze at Doha
A deal to freeze oil production by OPEC and non-OPEC producers will have a limited impact on global supply and markets are unlikely to...
Six killed in bombing and clashes with militants in western Libya
A suicide bomber killed a member of the security forces in Libya at a checkpoint south of Misrata on Wednesday, while five people were...
Kurdistan government needs support to plug $100 million monthly deficit
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq needs budget support to plug a monthly deficit of $100 million and would accept any conditions that...
Egypt's President Sisi defends giving Red Sea islands to Saudi
Egypt's president on Wednesday defended his country's declared intention to hand over control over two strategic Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, saying Cairo...
Saudi strips powers from religious police, orders 'kinder' approach
Saudi Arabia has stripped its frequently criticised religious police of their powers to arrest, urging them to act "kindly and gently" in enforcing Islamic...
IMF cuts global growth outlook again, warns of political risks
The International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday of the risk of political isolationism, notably Britain's possible exit from the European Union, and the risk...
