Cameron says UK must stay close to the EU after Brexit
Prime Minister David Cameron said it was in Britain's fundamental interest to remain very close to the European Union when it renegotiates a new...
Algeria's Bouteflika dissolves DRS spy unit, creates new agency
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has dissolved the long-standing military spy directorate known as the DRS, creating a new agency under the control of the...
Senior Islamic State members get arrested in Afghanistan
The Afghan government and foreign powers including the United States have been calling on the group to reduce violence, saying it is hindering progress...
China's retail investors seek safety first
As China's legions of retail investors flee the country's tumultuous equity markets, pushing stock prices down around 15 percent so far this year, money...
ISIS militants tie captives to Palmyra columns, blow them up
The Islamic State group killed three of its captives in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra by tying them to Roman-era columns at the site,...
Yemen humanitarian ceasefire expected in days: U.N Official said
Yemen's warring parties are expected to announce a humanitarian ceasefire within days before U.N.-sponsored talks to end a civil war that has killed nearly...
At least 9 escape kidnappers in Iraq, cross into Kuwait
At least nine people who were part of a hunting group kidnapped in southern Iraq managed to escape and have now crossed into Kuwait,...
Hamas hands over Egypt border crossing to Palestinian Authority: AFP
Rafah, Palestinian Territories, Nov 1, 2017 (AFP) - Hamas handed over control of the Gaza Strip's border with Egypt to the Palestinian Authority on...
IMF cuts Eurozone growth forecast after Brexit
The IMF cut its growth forecast for the eurozone on Friday, citing the fallout from Britain's shock vote to leave the European Union.
The IMF...
US confirms Iran tested nuclear-capable ballistic missile
Iran tested a medium-range missile capable of delivering a nuclear weapon, in 'clear violation' of UN ban
The United States has confirmed that Iran tested...
