Massive influx of Afghans returnees from Iran’s hot zone
200,000 Afghans have been flowing home across the border for weeks — from a country that is one of the world’s biggest epicenters of...
Apple allows long-term shareholders to nominate board members
Apple Inc on Tuesday became the latest U.S. company to amend its bylaws to allow long-term shareholders to nominate members to its board.
The iPhone...
Britain’s report on Muslim Brotherhood contradicts U.S. views on group
The British government has issued a blistering report on the secretive Muslim Brotherhood, with findings that contradict some favorable U.S. views — including the...
Erdogan eyes new constitution, powerful presidency
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday it was wrong to view his desire for a new constitution and a more powerful presidency as...
Following Merkel's talks in Ankara, the death toll rises to at least 35 dead...
At least 35 migrants drowned in two accidents in the Aegean Sea on Monday as they tried to cross from Turkey to Greece, Turkish...
283,184 Hajj pilgrims return home from Saudi Arabia
A total of 283,184 pilgrims have left the Kingdom through King Abdulaziz International Airport so far. King Abdulaziz International Airport Director Abdulhameed Abu Al-Orry...
Politicians and celebs deny abuse of offshore accounts
The president of Ukraine became the latest prominent politician to deny wrongdoing Wednesday after his name was linked to secretive offshore accounts arranged by...
Gulf braces for austerity as oil income slump hits home
Faced with heavy losses from low oil prices, Gulf states have embarked on belt-tightening measures to cut spending and boost non-crude revenues, but analysts...
US watchdog: Afghan gov’t weakened ahead of Taliban talks
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A U.S. watchdog warned that “systemic” corruption within the Afghan government is weakening its bargaining position in upcoming peace negotiations with...
Syria rebels warns U.N. "pressure" will prolong war
Syrian rebels said President Bashar al-Assad's opponents are under international pressure to make concessions that would prolong the conflict, underscoring their doubts about a...
