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Authorities raid Russian state news agency TASS 05 Feb 2016 - 02:43 pm

Moscow: Russian state news agency TASS said on Friday that the authorities were raiding its Moscow headquarters in relation to an employee's former...

Over $11bn pledged for Syria 05 Feb 2016 - 02:39 am

From left: British Prime Minister David Cameron, Lebanese Prime Minister Tamman Salam, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sabah Al Khalid Al Sabah, Turkish Prime Minister...

No cause found yet for botched French drug trial - minister 04 Feb 2016 - 05:48 pm

By Matthias Blamont PARIS: An initial report into a drug trial in northwestern France that left one person dead and five others hospitalised...

Fear stalks Libya's growing jihadist haven 04 Feb 2016 - 05:44 pm

This file photo taken on March 16, 2015 shows forces loyal to Libya's Islamist-backed parliament General National Congress (GNC) preparing to launch attacks...

Two Israelis jailed for burning Palestinian teen alive 04 Feb 2016 - 05:43 pm

Jerusalem: A court sentenced two young Israelis to life and 21 years in prison Thursday for burning a Palestinian teen alive, part of...

Five Czechs found in Lebanon on way home: minister 04 Feb 2016 - 05:37 pm

Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek said on Thursday Five Czechs found in Lebanon following their suspected kidnapping last July are in a Czech government...

Russia strikes kill 21 civilians in Syria's Aleppo city: monitor 04 Feb 2016 - 05:28 pm

File picture. Beirut: At least 21 civilians, including three children, were killed Thursday in Russian strikes on rebel-held districts of Syria's Aleppo city,...

India gathers navies in show of maritime might 04 Feb 2016 - 05:26 pm

Indian Navy commandos rehearse at the International Fleet review. PHOTO: NDTV New Delhi: India kicked off a major display of maritime might Thursday,...

Sri Lanka takes 'giant step' toward unity with Tamil anthem 04 Feb 2016 - 05:20 pm

Colombo: Sri Lanka's war-battered minority Tamils welcomed the national anthem being sung in their language at Independence Day celebrations on Thursday for the...

Irish PM outlines economic plan as support dips 04 Feb 2016 - 05:15 pm

Fine Gael to cut taxes, up spending and save if re-elected. Support slips, raising prospect of inconclusive outcome. By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN: Ireland’s...

Turkish PM says those helping Assad are committing war crimes 04 Feb 2016 - 05:11 pm

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu speaks at the donors Conference for Syria in London, Britain February 4, 2016. REUTERS/ Dan Kitwood LONDON: Those...

Pakistan to receive $497mn tranche of IMF loan: officials 04 Feb 2016 - 05:08 pm

Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund announced Thursday it would release the latest instalment worth $497 million of a three-year economic bailout package to...

Ukrainian lawmakers fret over Western aid after minister’s exit 04 Feb 2016 - 05:00 pm

Aivaras Abromavicius quit on Wednesday, saying he would not become a “puppet” for corrupt vested interests, and accused a close ally of President...

Turkey reinstates Vatican envoy after row over pope’s Armenian remarks 04 Feb 2016 - 04:41 pm

Tanju Bilgic, the Turkish Foreign Ministry’s spokesman, said the decision came after the Vatican on Wednesday praised Turkey’s willingness to open its archives...

40,000 Syrians flee regime's Aleppo advance: monitor 04 Feb 2016 - 04:37 pm

Beirut: Nearly 40,000 Syrian civilians have fled a regime offensive near Aleppo, a monitor said Thursday, as Turkey warned it was bracing for...

Saudia airlines says bomb threat on Madrid-Riyadh flight is a hoax 04 Feb 2016 - 04:36 pm

Saudi Arabian Airlines flight SVA 226 is isolated on the tarmac after its passengers and crew were evacuated following a bomb threat, at...

Afghanistan's Abdullah expects talks with Taliban in months 04 Feb 2016 - 04:29 pm

Afghanistan's Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah speaks during an interview with Reuters in New Delhi, India, February 4, 2016. REUTERS BY PARITOSH BANSAL AND...

German police arrest two Algerians over 'Berlin IS plot' 04 Feb 2016 - 04:26 pm

File photo Berlin: German police Thursday arrested two Algerians suspected of links to the Islamic State group after raids targeting several sites, including...