Saudi: Iranian pilgrims welcome despite diplomatic tensions
Iranian pilgrims are still welcome to visit Islam's holiest sites in Saudi Arabia despite increased tensions between the two countries, Riyadh's foreign minister said...
Iran to upgrade missiles and get Russian defence system
Iran will unveil an upgrade of its Emad ballistic missiles this year, the defence minister was quoted as saying, advancing a programme that has...
'Anti-mosque' law thrown out by Italy's highest court
Italy's highest court on Wednesday nullified a regional law in Lombardy dubbed "anti-mosque" by critics, easing regulations on the construction of places of worship...
Palestinian firebomb survivor meets hero Ronaldo
A Palestinian boy who survived a firebombing by Jewish extremists that killed his parents and baby brother was greeted by Real Madrid's stars, including...
German parliament approves Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia as 'safe'
Germany's lower house of parliament on Friday approved a draft law declaring Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia as safe countries to ease deportation of failed...
Gunmen open fire on tourist bus at Cairo hotel, no casualties
Gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on tourists as they boarded a bus in Cairo on Thursday but there were no casualties, security sources...
Flowers left at Reagan Library following first lady's death
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum was closed Sunday following the death of Nancy Reagan, but a steady stream of mourners stopped by...
Saudi Arabia and Turkey say Assad has 'no role' in Syria's future
Turkey and Saudi Arabia have reiterated their position that President Bashar Assad has no role to play in Syria's future.
At a joint news conference...
Two Palestinians killed in anti-US protests after UN vote on Jerusalem-Gaza ministry
Israeli troops shot dead at least two Palestinians and wounded about 60 with live fire on Friday, the Health Ministry in Gaza said, as...
Kuwaiti government requests special 6.2 bln dinar budget for weapons
The Kuwaiti government asked parliament to approve a supplementary budget of 6.2 billion dinars ($20.4 billion) to fund weapons purchases for the military over...
