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Egyptians vote in constitutional referendum seen boosting General al-Sisi
Egyptians vote on Tuesday in a constitutional referendum, the first ballot since the military overthrew Islamist president Mohamed Mursi and an event ...US, Russia call for Syria truce ahead of talks
Top diplomats have discussed the possibilities of a Syrian ceasefire, with the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov saying that President Bashar-Al Assad ...Protesters block roads as Bangkok faces shutdown
Protesters have begun blocking roads in parts of the Thai capital, Bangkok, in a bid to oust the government before snap elections ...Iran nuclear deal to take effect on January 20
Iran and six world powers have agreed to carry out an interim nuclear agreement reached in November.Protesters stage new pro-EU rally in Ukraine
Thousands of Ukrainian activists gathered in the capital, Kyiv, in continuation of last year\'s massive protest movement against the government\'s decision to ...Israel holds state funeral service for ex-PM Ariel Sharon
The state funeral service for Israel\'s former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon took place Monday morning amid tight security, and against the backdrop ...India marks 3 years since last polio case reported
India is marking three years since its last reported polio case, a landmark in the global battle against the disease.Israelis pay respects at Knesset to former PM Ariel Sharon
The body of former Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon lies in state today in Jerusalem\'s Knesset where mourners pay their respects.Israelis, world leaders mourn Sharon
Reactions from Israeli and Palestinian officials, as well as other world leaders, to the death of Ariel Sharon have been mixed.Official: Libyan minister shot dead in Sirte
Libya\'s deputy industry minister, Hassan al-Droui, was shot dead during a visit to his hometown of Sirte, east of Tripoli, security and ...