Algeria to expel 105 Malians over Ansar Eddine militant group
Algeria will expel 105 Malians for being members of the Ansar Eddine militant group, an official source said on Wednesday, the first such action...
Afghan politician shot dead as Taliban launch series of attacks
Gunmen killed a provincial deputy governor and three others in an ambush in Afghanistan on Thursday, officials said, as the Taliban carried out a...
Saudi Arabia offers Egypt $3bn in loans, grants
Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide Egypt with more than $3 billion in loans and grants to support Cairo’s economy.
Speaking on the sidelines of...
U.S. considers supporting new UAE push against al Qaeda in Yemen
The United States is considering a request from the United Arab Emirates for military support to assist a new offensive in Yemen against al...
U.S. sanctions Islamic State supporters, targets finances
The United States imposed sanctions on Tuesday against more than 30 Islamic State leaders, financial figures, supporters and affiliated groups in an effort to...
Europe shares fall, Turkish assets hit after jet shot down
European shares followed Asian stocks lower on Monday while a slightly weaker dollar eased the pressure on beleaguered metals that held near multi-year lows.
Turkish...
Qatar powers ahead with World Cup preparations
Battered by criticism over human rights, facing investigation over corruption and the financial fallout from an energy price slump, Qatar is forging ahead with...
Saudi woman takes slow lane into track history: Olympics
Middle distance runner Sarah Attar made history on Wednesday, becoming the first female athlete to represent Saudi Arabia in Olympics track and field, but...
Illiteracy rate drops to 3.21%
Illiteracy rate in Saudi Arabia has dropped to 3.21 percent in 2014 from more than 60 percent in 1972. This was announced by Abdul...
Heavy rains cause flooding, strain power supplies in Gaza
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding in the Gaza Strip, placing further strain on run-down infrastructure and power supplies in the blockaded Palestinian territory.
Rescue...
