Sixteen people have died and three more missing after downpours caused flash floods in several areas...

Nine Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces this year so far in the West Bank Large numbers...

Traditionally regarded as loyal to Assad, Christians are facing aggression from Islamist rebels, and,...

The decision could imperil advances in the country's media industry Afghan President Hamid Karzai has...

2 guards injured in first such attack in Libyan capital since 2011 war The French embassy in Libya...

Deal with Israeli authorities expected to be signed today A Palestinian prisoner who refused food for...

Officials confirm after civilian transport helicopter is forced to land in Taliban-controlled area...

Hagel emphasises Israel’s right to self-defence, stresses military force as last resort ...

Polls open amid tight security; vote an important test of Iraq’s stability Polls opened...

A suicide bomber blew himself inside a Baghdad cafe popular with young people using the internet,...

'The West paid heavily for funding al Qaeda in its early stages in Afghanistan. Today it is supporting...

Rebel faction aligned itself with al Qaeda, International community meets up to address the issue...