Mother killed in Saudi Arabia by twin sons fleeing to Syria, sparks debate
Driven by radical beliefs, twin brothers allegedly killed their mother in Saudi Arabia after she tried to stop them from joining Islamic State in...
France's Hollande vows to boost Lebanon military aid
President Francois Hollande said on Saturday that France would provide immediate additional military aid to Lebanon, and urged politicians to end a long-running crisis...
Algeria's Bouteflika approves constitutional reform proposal
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has approved a long-awaited constitutional reform package, state media reported, part of measures he pledged after taking office for a...
Saudi stops 31 African refugees in Red Sea
Saudi maritime patrols have intercepted 31 illegal migrants, mostly from Sudan, trying to reach the kingdom by sea, official media said on Tuesday, the...
Russia airstrikes kill 21 civilians in Aleppo, Syria
At least 21 civilians, including three children, were killed Thursday in Russian strikes on rebel-held districts of Syria's Aleppo city, a monitor said.
The Britain-based...
Turkey says Brussels attacker deported in 2015, Belgium ignored warning
One of the attackers in the Brussels suicide bombings was deported last year from Turkey, and Belgium subsequently ignored a warning that the man...
Chilcot report slams Iraq war decision by Tony Blair
Prime Minister Tony Blair led Britain into an unsuccessful war in Iraq through a mix of flawed intelligence, "wholly inadequate" planning and an exaggerated...
UNESCO approves Arab resolution criticising Israel
The UN's cultural body approved a resolution from a group of Arab states on Wednesday criticising Israel for failing to protect heritage sites and...
Saudi Prince Mohammed unveils "Vision 2030" economic reforms
Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced a sweeping reform plan on Monday that he said would transform the kingdom into a...
Oman cuts 2016 spending as oil prices fall
Oman will cut spending this year by 15.6 percent in the face of lower oil prices but still face a huge deficit after posting...
