Kuwait security chief to Obama: "we're not free-riders"
Kuwait is not a "free-rider" in U.S.-led campaigns against terrorism and other threats, a senior Kuwaiti security official said on Thursday, rejecting comments by...
ISIS claims five Russian troops killed near Palmyra, Syria
The Islamic State group has claimed the killing of five Russian troops in fighting near the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra.
"The soldiers of the...
U.N. says Syria aid, medicine and prisoner releases still blocked
Aid convoys were on their way to four Syrian towns on Thursday but the government was still refusing aid to six besieged towns and...
Sudan threatens to close border with South Sudan again
Sudan threatened on Thursday to close its recently reopened border with South Sudan, accusing its neighbour of supporting rebel groups.
Stoking tensions further, Sudan's cabinet...
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...
Egyptian committee on crashed Russian plane refers case to attorney general
The Egyptian-led committee investigating the crash of a Russian passenger plane in the Sinai Peninsula last October said on Thursday it was referring the...
Thai gardener behind $20 mn Saudi gem heist becomes monk
A Thai gardener behind a $20 million gem heist from a Saudi palace that has long soured relations between the two countries became a...
Morocco asks U.N. to remove all staff from West Sahara mission
Morocco has asked the United Nations to remove 84 staff members in the coming days from its Western Sahara mission after U.N. chief Ban...
Militant Kurds claim Ankara bomb, German missions shut in Turkey
Kurdish militants on Thursday claimed a suicide bombing in Ankara that killed 37 people this week and warned of further attacks, while Germany shut...
Putin: Russia can make powerful Syria comeback within hours
Vladimir Putin said Russia's military success in Syria had allowed him to order a partial draw down of forces, but stressed the Kremlin could...
