UN warns that Iraq’s political crisis helps ‘Islamic State’ extremists
The UN has strongly urged Iraq's political leaders and civil society to…
Aleppo truce extended by another 72 hours
A temporary truce in Syria's second city, Aleppo, has been extended for…
Lawyer Malek Adly arrested as crackdown on activists continues
On Thursday, the prosecution renewed the detention of political activist Haitham Mohamedein…
TCI: ‘VW management rewarded for failure’
One of Volkswagen's shareholders, London-based hedge fund TCI, has lashed out against…
Deadly conflicts over green pastures in Nigeria
A continued strife over control of fertile lands in Nigeria has resulted…
Hope for Labour as Sadiq Khan becomes mayor of London
Sadiq Khan, a 45-year-old Labour lawmaker, is London's first Muslim mayor. He…
What does Shiite power broker al-Sadr want from Iraq?
Demonstrators have gathered in Baghdad to protest Iraq's government every Friday for…
Press Syndicate calls upon newspapers to black out front pages for Sunday issues
In a related incident, Ministry of Interior stopped sending its daily newsletters…
Cement blockades in Cairo removed following transfer of Interior Ministry
The removed blockades on Shiekh Rihan Street were put in place in…
Funding a global nature reserve network
Experts say that conserving global biodiversity will require spending tens of billions…