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Iran wants connectivity, cooperation in region: president 27 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a news conference in Islamabad, Pakistan, March 26, 2016. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood Islamabad: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on...

Iraq’s Sadr may extend sit-in to demand reforms: TV 27 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

Prominent Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr speaks during news conference in Najaf south of Baghdad, March 22, 2016. REUTERS, Alaa Al-Marjani BAGHDAD: Powerful Iraqi...

Italy unhappy with Egyptian explanation of student's death 27 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

Giulio Regen, the Italian Student murdered in Cairo Rome: Italy has cast doubt on Egypt's explanation for the murder of Italian student Giulio...

Iran’s Rouhani says can provide Pakistan gas through pipeline within months 27 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

A handout picture released by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) of Pakistan shows Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (R) talking with Pakistan's Army...

Thousands call for guns at US Republican convention 27 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

US Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz and his family eat a traditional fish fry dinner at Rite Place restaurant in Green Bay, Wisconsin...

Beirut landmark bathed in Belgian colours in solidarity over attack 27 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

People carry Belgium national flag, flowers and candles during a memorial ceremony in tribute to victims of the Belgium terrorist attacks, the ceremony...

Women: the Achilles heel that could doom Trump 27 Mar 2016 - 12:00 am

Donald Trump addresses a press conference following his victory in the Florida state primary on March 15, 2016 in West Palm Beach, Florida....

Uzbekistan ends border standoff with Kyrgyzstan 26 Mar 2016 - 06:58 pm

Kyrgyz and Uzbek troops are seen in a disputed area near the town of Kerben, Kyrgyzstan, March 25, 2016. REUTERS/Hulkar Isamova Bishkek: Kyrgyzstan...

Turkish army says soldier killed in northern Iraq 26 Mar 2016 - 06:47 pm

ISTANBUL: Turkey's military said on Saturday one of its soldiers was killed, and another wounded, in northern Iraq after rockets fired by Islamic...

After spat, Chinese flotilla heads to Indonesia for joint drills 26 Mar 2016 - 06:46 pm

South Korean Defence Minister Han Min-Koo (2nd L) and his Indonesian counterpart Ryamizard Ryacudu (3rd L) inspect an honour guard during a welcoming...

Obama: Stigmatizing Muslims 'plays into hands' of jihadists 26 Mar 2016 - 06:40 pm

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk to their limousine at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on March 25,...

Italian priest suspected of paying teen suspended 26 Mar 2016 - 06:33 pm

Pope Francis has approved the creation of an internal church tribunal to punish bishops who cover up sex abuse by priests, but networks...

British EU exit campaign backed by 250 business leaders 26 Mar 2016 - 06:27 pm

The camps arguing for and against Britain staying in the European Union ahead of a referendum on British membership on June 23 have...

Final edition of UK's Independent hits the newsstands 26 Mar 2016 - 06:16 pm

The last print edition of British newspaper the Independent is pictured in London, Britain, 26 March 2016. The Independent released its last print...

Taiwan's KMT picks China-friendly leader to helm new direction 26 Mar 2016 - 06:01 pm

Former presidential candidate Hung Hsiu-chu waves after winning the outgoing Kuomintang (KMT) party chairman elections in Taipei on March 26, 2016. Taiwan's Kuomintang...

Greece starts evacuating border camp as new arrivals slow 26 Mar 2016 - 05:53 pm

A migrant woman waits at a makeshift camp at the Greek-Macedonian border, near the Greek village of Idomeni on March 26, 2016, where...

Turkish police warn of possible Easter attacks: report 26 Mar 2016 - 05:48 pm

File photo of Turkish police special forces. AFP Ankara: Police in Turkey have warned of possible Islamic State attacks against Christians and Jews...