Palestinian president to attend ex-Israeli PM’s funeral
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will attend the funeral of former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres on Friday, according to a Palestinian official. “President Abbas will…
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Iraq to fight it out with Iran
In a classic game of two halves, Iraq edged out tournament favourite Japan 4-2 in the AFC Under-16 Championship, at the GMC Stadium, in Bambolim…
Russia says USA boycott would help “terrorists”
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s spokeswoman says a U.S. refusal to cooperate with Russia on Syria would be a gift to “terrorists.” Maria Zakharova said in…
German woman held in Syria escapes with baby to Turkey
A German woman who was kidnapped in war-torn Syria last year and gave birth while in captivity escaped with her baby to Turkey on Wednesday,…
Families of 9/11 victims will now be able to sue Saudi Arabia
President Barack Obama had vetoed a bill to allow the relatives to file suit against Saudi for its alleged backing of the attackers. However, Congress…
OPEC agrees modest oil output curbs in first deal since 2008
OPEC agreed on Wednesday modest oil output cuts in the first such deal since 2008, with the group’s leader Saudi Arabia softening its stance on…
Russia’s Brutal Bombing of Aleppo May Be Calculated
The effects of Russia’s bombing campaign in the Syrian city of Aleppo — destroying hospitals and schools, choking off basic supplies, and killing aid workers…
Jordan, Egypt and other Arab rulers silent on Peres
Nearly a full day after the death of former president Shimon Peres, the only Arab leader to express condolences on his passing by Wednesday night…
Iran: At least 25 Christian citizens arrested in Kerman
September 27, security forces arrested at least 25 Christians in Southern City of Kerman and transferred to an unknown location. The human rights websites in…
Mufti beaten with shoe during Egypt TV row over headscarf – Video
A fight broadcast live on Egyptian television saw an Australian mufti beaten with a shoe by an Egyptian lawyer, in a fierce dispute over questions…