UN sanctions Al-Qaeda linked Mali Islamists
The UN Security Council on Wednesday ordered sanctions against an Al-Qaeda linked Islamist group in a new sign of the tougher line being taken with militants who have taken over much of the Mali.
Egypt crisis turns violent as five die in clashes
Five demonstrators died overnight Thursday in the worst violence since Mohamed Morsi became Egypt's first Islamist president in June.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrives in Baghdad: TV
UN chief Ban Ki-moon arrived in Baghdad on Thursday for talks with Iraqi leaders, state television said, after a visit to Kuwait in which he called for a new era in relations between the two countries.
Arab world to bear brunt of climate change: World Bank
Global warming will have dire consequences for the Middle East and North Africa, with even hotter and drier conditions devastating everything from agriculture to tourism.
Russian warships made call in Syrian port: reports
Two Russian warships have made a rare call at Russia's controversial Mediterranean naval base in Syria to resupply and refuel.
Sun rises over Egypt protesters after palace siege
Hundreds of protesters woke up Wednesday in front of the presidential palace, the new focus of protests against President Mohamed Morsi, as an already-polarised Egypt slipped deeper into crisis.
Robert De Niro watched Kazakhstan-made movie
Zhauzhurek Myn Bala became the first Kazakhstan-made movie screened at Doha Tribeca Film Festival over the history of its existence.
Tennis: Putintseva moved 19 lines up in WTA rating
Kazakhstan's Putintseva moved to the 106th line in the WTA rating due to her victory in the semifinals of a ITF Women's tournament.
Israel PM heads to Berlin as settlement row grows
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was due in Berlin on Wednesday for talks likely to focus on the growing crisis over settlement plans that could torpedo the viability of a Palestinian state.
Japan eyes reduced emission cut target: official
Japan may backpedal on its pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions by a quarter, an official said Wednesday, dealing a further blow to already deadlocked global warming talks in Doha.
Egypt protesters encircle presidential palace
Tens of thousands of Egyptian demonstrators encircled the presidential palace Tuesday after riot police failed to keep them at bay with tear gas, in a growing crisis over President Mohamed Morsi's decree widening his powers.
Kuwait opposition to stage post-poll demo
The Kuwaiti opposition is to stage a demonstration at the weekend to protest against the new parliament which was elected amid a huge boycott.
'Strong warning' to Assad over chemical arms: Clinton
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday issued a "strong warning" to the regime of Bashar al-Assad over the potential use of chemical weapons against the Syrian people.
Egypt top court begins strike as anger mounts
Egypt's top judges began an open-ended strike on Monday as anger mounted over a power grab by President Mohamed Morsi and a new constitution drafted by an Islamist-leaning council.
Boxing: Kazakhstan boxer Demyanenko defended WBC title
Kazakhstan's boxer Vitally Demyanenko defended his PABA (Pan Asian Boxing Association) and WBC (World Boxing Council) ASIA PACIFIC belts.
UK, France 'may recall envoys' over Israel settler plan
Britain and France are considering recalling their ambassadors to Israel over its plans to build new settler homes in a highly controversial area of the West Bank.
Climate talks enter second week with 'hot air' dispute
Countries entered a second week of UN climate talks in Doha on Monday deeply divided on key issues even as fresh warnings were issued that rising greenhouse gas levels are putting our planet in peril.
US steps up spying on Iran's nuclear reactor: report
US intelligence agencies have significantly stepped up spying operations on Iran's Bushehr nuclear reactor prompted by concerns about the security of weapons-grade plutonium there.
Russia's Putin to meet Turkey's Erdogan for Syria talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a landmark visit to Istanbul on Monday to discuss their differences over the crisis in Syria.
US mulling further help for Syrian rebels: Clinton
Washington is weighing what further help it can give the Syrian opposition rebels, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday, without spelling out if they would win full US recognition.
