US puts request for bigger Turkish air role on hold over Russia tensions
Since Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet last week, the United States has quietly put on hold a…
China declares $60 billion ‘funding support’ for Africa
Chinese President Xi Jinping announced $60 billion of assistance and loans for Africa at a summit in Johannesburg…
Syria government, rebels could cooperate vs ISIS
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday it might be possible for the Syrian government and rebel forces to…
Russia bombs nearly 1,500 Syrian targets, oil fields
Russian airforce has struck nearly 1,500 targets all over Syria over the past nine days, the military stated, its…
German Parliament Approves Action Against ISIS
Lawmakers have approved Friday plans for Germany to take on a direct role in the battle against the Islamic State…
Four policemen detained for torturing a man to death in Luxor
Egyptian prosecution detained four Luxor Police officers late Thursday pending a four-day investigation into…
Bomb attack on Hindu gathering injuring 6 in Bangladesh
At least six people were injured, with three in a critical condition, after a series of bomb blasts on Saturday at…
California massacre was ‘Act of Terrorism’; says FBI
The FBI is investigating the fatal shooting of 14 people in California by a married couple as an "act of…
Twinkies maker Hostess in bid for Two-Bite Brownies owner
Twinkies maker Hostess Brands LLC is in talks to acquire Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp, a Canadian maker of…
Samsung to pay Apple $548mn in patent dispute
Samsung fought until the bitter end to avoid paying Apple, but the company now says it will finally hand over the…