First Fukushima worker diagnosed with radiation-linked cancer: Japan official
A former Fukushima nuclear plant worker has been diagnosed with radiation-linked cancer, Japanese officials said Tuesday, and an expert said the first confirmed case...
Saudi forces kill woman during raid to capture wanted man
Saudi security forces shot dead a woman armed with a machine gun during a raid to arrest a man suspected of involvement in attacks...
Ceremony marks 75 years since El Alamein battle as Egypt mourns
El Alamein, Egypt, Oct 21, 2017 (AFP) - Delegates from former foes Saturday marked 75 years since the pivotal WWII battle of El Alamein...
Tobacco firms challenge UK plain-packaging proposal
Four tobacco giants on Thursday launched a High Court legal challenge against a British law banning the use of logos or branding on packets...
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...
Israel razing Palestinian buildings at 'alarming' rate: UN
Israel is razing Palestinian homes and other buildings constructed with international aid at an "alarming" rate, the UN says, with more demolitions so far...
Saudi religious police arrested after online furore
Members of Saudi Arabia's religious police have been arrested for allegedly brutalising a young woman outside a Riyadh shopping mall, local media reported on...
Israel puts Australia paedophile suspect under house arrest
A Jerusalem court on Wednesday ordered house arrest for an Israeli woman sought by Australia over accusations of sexually abusing schoolgirls under her...
Seeing no end to power crisis, Gazans turn to the sun
Faced with power blackouts lasting anything from eight to 12 hours a day, residents and businesses in Gaza are increasingly turning to the sun...
Almost 46 million people trapped in slavery with North Korea, India key offenders
Almost 46 million people are living as slaves globally with the greatest number in India but the highest prevalence in North Korea, according to...
