Leaders and clerics say they are ready to join new administration of Haider al-Abadi if certain conditions are met. Tribal leaders and clerics from Iraq’s Sunni heartland who staged a revolt against... Read more »
Nouri al-Maliki says only court decision can force him out as US sends more military personnel to violence-hit nation. Iraq’s Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has said that it will take a federal... Read more »
While a majority in Iraq’s Kurdish region supports US army intervention, critics say it could lead to greater conflict. Erbil, Iraq – Kurdish officials in Iraq have demanded that the US sustain and... Read more »
Pro-Russia separatists ambush bus carrying members of the Right Sector group in eastern city of Donetsk, killing 12. At least 12 twelve Ukrainian nationalist fighters battling pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine have... Read more »
UNHCR raises concerns over country’s growing campaign to force out Pakistani asylum seekers without a fair hearing. The UN refugee agency has accused Sri Lanka of breaking international law in its growing... Read more »
Agreement will bolster US air and naval presence in northern Australia to project more power into the Asia Pacific. The United States and Australia have signed an agreement to bolster US air... Read more »
Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhan is among four recipients of mathematics’ top prize, the Fields Medal. Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani has become the first woman to be awarded the Fields Medal, mathematics’ equivalent... Read more »
President wants to introduce new version of controversial anti-gay law that was earlier overturned, politician says. Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni wants to reinstate a divisive anti-gay law that was rejected by a... Read more »
Colombo says US creating “alarmist view” after Washington issues travel advisory and security message for its citizens. Sri Lanka has accused the United States of creating a “false and alarmist view” after... Read more »
LAHORE: Leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) on Tuesday announced an agreement on a four-point agenda after delegations of both parties met in Lahore to hold detailed... Read more »
BANGKOK: Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has returned home from a trip overseas, putting an end to speculation she would stay away from Thailand as prosecutors decide whether to indict her... Read more »
Haider al-Ibadi’s nomination has created tension in Baghdad, as Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said he won’t step aside. Baghdad, Iraq – The decision to nominate Haider al-Ibadi to replace Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri... Read more »
Kiev says Red Cross to lead international humanitarian mission to conflict-stricken Luhansk, with backing of US and EU. The Red Cross is to lead an international humanitarian aid operation into Ukraine’s conflict-stricken province of Luhansk with... Read more »
Narendra Modi’s trip, the first in 15 years by senior leader, comes as Pakistan accuses India of violating ceasefire. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has traveled to the disputed area of Kashmir,... Read more »
A new report by Amnesty International looks at civilian casualties by US troops and the ongoing lack of accountability. Kabul, Afghanistan – On September 16, 2012, at three in the morning, Mohammad Zahir... Read more »
Missouri crowd threatens to “kill the police” after reportedly unarmed black teenager is fatally gunned down. Tensions have flared in the US state of Missouri after a black teenager was fatally shot... Read more »
Government cancels five permits issued to Chinese oil company CNPC in row over $1.2bn fine for environmental violations. Chad has decided to withdraw five exploration permits issued to a Chinese company and... Read more »
Fouad Massoum asks Haider al-Abadi, country’s main Shia coalition’s nominee for prime minister, to form a government. Iraq’s president has asked Haider al-Abadi, Iraq’s main Shia coalition nominee for prime minister, to form a government. Fouad Massoum... Read more »
Hundreds have fled Libya’s capital, as fighting between rival militias has cut electricity, fuel, and water supplies. Tripoli, Libya – The air is thick in the Libyan capital, four weeks into a battle... Read more »
US official says any Russian intervention under the guise of providing humanitarian aid will be viewed as invasion. The United States has warned Russia against using the humanitarian crisis in eastern Ukraine... Read more »
Deadly violence erupts as supporters of anti-government cleric Tahir ul-Qadri try to march on his headquarters. Supporters of a Pakistani anti-government cleric have clashed with police in the country’s second largest city... Read more »
Man hired by GlaxoSmithKline last year, and his wife, jailed for illegally obtaining private data on Chinese citizens. A China court has sentenced a British-American couple to two years in prison for illegally... Read more »
Downgraded from hurricane strength, Iselle hits Hawaii causing power outages as people flee to evacuation centres. Tropical Storm Iselle has battered Hawaii with driving winds and rising surf knocking down trees and... Read more »
WHO says Ebola outbreak in West Africa could get worse and urges international community to provide urgent support. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in West Africa to... Read more »