Saudi coastguard capture 15 Iranians
Relations between Tehran and Riyadh have been tense for years over many political and security issues, including Iran's controversial nuclear programme, which scares its Arab neighbours across the Gulf waters.
Obama tags Romney with amnesia gag
The Obama camp's previous bid to skewer Romney with insulting tags -- such as pushing the Robin-Hood-in-reverse term "Romney Hood" to tarnish his tax policies -- have done nothing to…
Libya ‘not fully liberated’ year after Kadhafi death
Megaryef, president of the democratically elected General National Congress, gave a sombre assessment of the post-Kadhafi period and warned that remnants of the former regime still pose a threat.
Six Afghan police poisoned, shot dead, officials say
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, according to purported spokesman Yousif Ahmadi, who said eight policemen were killed and their weapons seized.
9/11 defendants skip Guantanamo hearing
The defendants had asked that Friday's proceedings be cancelled out of respect for their Muslim faith.
Attacks ‘kill at least 23’ in Nigeria’s northeast
Kano, Nigeria (AFP) - A wave of attacks by suspected Boko Haram Islamists in northeastern Nigeria killed at least 23 people and destroyed several buildings, a hospital official and residents…
Ship to Gaza boarded by IDF forces
Israel maintains Gaza blockade in face of international condemnation.
Lebanon cabinet meets as protests flare over bombing
Hassan, a top Lebanese security official killed Friday in a Beirut car bombing, suspected the regime in neighbouring Syria of murdering his mentor, former Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.
Palestinians vote in first poll since 2006
The long-delayed vote is taking place in just 91 of the West Bank's 353 municipalities.
Fighting keeps mediator out of Libya’s Bani Walid
Fighting and shelling prevented president of Libya's national assembly from reaching the town