Man wanted for ‘terrorist crimes’ killed in eastern Saudi Arabia: agency
Middle East
January 17, 2018
Man wanted for ‘terrorist crimes’ killed in eastern Saudi Arabia: agency
Saudi security forces shot and killed a man suspected of involvement in “terrorist crimes” in an exchange of fire in…
French business creation surges as Macron promises ‘start-up nation’
Business
January 16, 2018
French business creation surges as Macron promises ‘start-up nation’
French entrepreneurs set up new companies in the fourth quarter at the fastest pace since 2010, as new business creations…
Syrian opposition calls on Trump and EU to up pressure on Russia and Iran
Middle East
January 16, 2018
Syrian opposition calls on Trump and EU to up pressure on Russia and Iran
Syria’s chief opposition negotiator called on US President Donald Trump and European Union leaders to increase pressure on President Bashar…
Bangladesh agrees with Myanmar to complete Rohingya return in two years
World
January 16, 2018
Bangladesh agrees with Myanmar to complete Rohingya return in two years
Bangladesh said on Tuesday it would complete the process of returning within two years many of the hundreds of thousands…
Erdogan says Turkish operation in Syria’s Afrin to be supported by rebels
Middle East
January 16, 2018
Erdogan says Turkish operation in Syria’s Afrin to be supported by rebels
President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkey’s planned military operation against Kurdish militia forces in Syria’s Afrin region will…
Pakistan clerics issue fatwa against ‘un-Islamic’ suicide bombings
Middle East
January 16, 2018
Pakistan clerics issue fatwa against ‘un-Islamic’ suicide bombings
More than 1,800 Pakistani Muslim clerics have issued an Islamic directive, or fatwa, forbidding suicide bombings, a book due to…
Philippines shuts more schools as volcano spews ash and lava
World
January 16, 2018
Philippines shuts more schools as volcano spews ash and lava
The Philippines’ most active volcano spewed lava that cascaded downslope and emitted ash that fell on nearby towns, state volcanologists…
Fire rips through 17th century heritage building in Indonesia
World
January 16, 2018
Fire rips through 17th century heritage building in Indonesia
A huge fire destroyed most of a Dutch colonial heritage site dating back to the 17th century, including a maritime…
Two killed when explosion destroys buildings in Belgium
World
January 16, 2018
Two killed when explosion destroys buildings in Belgium
Two people were killed and 14 injured when an explosion in the Belgian city of Antwerp destroyed three buildings. Police…
Jordan unveils major IMF-guided tax hikes to reduce public debt
Middle East
January 16, 2018
Jordan unveils major IMF-guided tax hikes to reduce public debt
Jordan’s cabinet announced on Monday a major package of IMF-guided tax hikes it says are crucial to gradually lower record…