As Russia and Iran flex muscle in Syria, the U.S. is short on options
Across the Middle East, America’s traditional allies are watching with disbelief as Russia and Iran mount a show of force in Syria, and they...
Expo on Qur'an and its message starts tomorrow
An exhibition throwing light on the significance of the Holy Qur'an and the true message it conveys to the mankind is set for inauguration...
Helping the pilgrims
A group of trained scouts help a pilgrim in Madinah on Sunday. Some 4,500 scouts are scheduled to participate in public service camps in...
Rebel Free Syrian Army deny Russian support
Free Syrian Army (FSA) rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad in western Syria denied receiving any support from the Russian air force, saying that on...
Dubai official warns of 'clash of civilizations' over Trump
A top security official in Dubai warned Friday of a "clash of civilizations" if U.S. Republican candidate Donald Trump becomes president, the latest sign...
Houthi rebel shelling kills 6 women prisoners
According to Yemeni government officials, shelling by Houthi rebels Sunday hit a prison for women in a southwestern province, killing at least six prisoners.
The...
JP Morgan sees new Scottish currency, initially backed by BoE
JP Morgan said on Thursday a Scottish currency in a newly independent Scotland could initially be stabilised near parity with sterling by the Bank...
Yemeni party names new leader after Saleh killed
The party of former Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh named a new leader on Sunday after he was killed last month by the Iran-aligned...
Iraq to deport suspected French jihadist who served sentence
An Iraqi court ordered the release and deportation of a suspected French jihadist sentenced Monday to seven months in prison for entering the...
Iraqi forces raid Iran-backed militia base in Baghdad
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi security forces raided a headquarters belonging to a powerful Iran-backed militia in southern Baghdad late on Thursday and detained more...
