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Al Zayani surprised over Iran’s statements on Arab countries’ ties 20 Jul 2015 - 11:01 pm

GCC Secretary-General Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani RIYADH: GCC Secretary-General Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani has expressed surprise at the Iranian leadership’s statements...

Senegal tries ex-Chad dictator in test for African justice 20 Jul 2015 - 08:08 pm

Former Chadian dictator Hissene Habre DAKAR: Chadian dictator Hissene Habre went on trial Monday in Senegal, a quarter of a century after his...

3 police killed in NE Nigeria bomb blast 20 Jul 2015 - 08:00 pm

KANO: Three police officers were killed in a bomb blast during a vehicle search at a checkpoint outside the northeast Nigerian city of...

Shops remain closed at Kilo Market 20 Jul 2015 - 06:13 pm

Shops selling vegetables and fruits remain deserted at the Kilo Market today after the authorities removed all the stock from these shops in...

U.N. Security Council endorses Iran nuclear deal 20 Jul 2015 - 06:12 pm

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council votes to approve a resolution at the U.N. headquarters in New York July 20, 2015. The...

QTA events during Eid 20 Jul 2015 - 06:00 pm

At least 20 people killed in Iran floods 20 Jul 2015 - 05:40 pm

TEHRAN: At least 20 people have been killed and 16 injured during a thunderstorm accompanied by copious rainfall and high winds of up...

UAE, concerned about militant Islam, passes law against race, faith hate 20 Jul 2015 - 05:38 pm

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is seen at Khalifa Port during the official inauguration...

Yemeni President Appoints New Aden Governor 20 Jul 2015 - 05:27 pm

Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi RIYADH: Yemeni President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi issued Monday a decision appointing Nayef Al-Bakri as Governor of...

Four Italians kidnapped in Libya 20 Jul 2015 - 05:17 pm

ROME: Four Italian nationals were kidnapped in Libya near an Eni oil and gas company complex in the city of Mellitah in western...

Beach crocodile gives Goa Tourism a scare 20 Jul 2015 - 05:10 pm

Panaji: After sending the social media in a tizzy, photos of a rare appearance of a crocodile on Goa's picturesque Morjim beach has...

U.S., Cuba quietly open historic new chapter in post-Cold War ties 20 Jul 2015 - 04:22 pm

A Cuban flag flies in front of the U.S. Interests Section (background) in Havana, July 19, 2015. WASHINGTON: The United States and Cuba...

Stung by opposition, Modi seeks consensus on reform 20 Jul 2015 - 03:39 pm

NEW DELHI: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi began work with unions and employers on Monday to build support for the biggest shake-up of...

Insight - Why Libya's coastguard struggles with migrant tide 20 Jul 2015 - 03:12 pm

A member of Libya's coastguard points during a patrol east of Tripoli, Libya May 28, 2015. TRIPOLI: A few weeks ago, a sailor...

Europe backs Iran nuclear deal in signal to U.S. Congress 20 Jul 2015 - 02:45 pm

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini (L) and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarifat clap after making statements...

Yemen fighters take Aden's Tawahi district from Houthis 20 Jul 2015 - 02:19 pm

Military vehicles of the Southern Resistance fighters move during clashes with Houthi fighters on a street in Yemen's southern port city of Aden...

At least eight Afghan soldiers killed in 'friendly fire' incident 20 Jul 2015 - 01:44 pm

PUL-I-ALAM (Afghanistan): At least eight Afghan soldiers were killed in a "friendly fire" incident on Monday when NATO forces mistakenly launched an air...

Blast in Turkish border town kills 27 people - interior ministry 20 Jul 2015 - 01:23 pm

ANKARA: An explosion in the southeastern Turkish town of Suruc near the Syrian border killed 27 people and wounded around 100 who were...