Syria calls June 3 presidential election
DAMASCUS: Syria has announced it will hold a June 3 presidential election, expected to return Bashar al-Assad to office, as…
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Iraq attacks kill 26 as parliamentary election looms
BAGHDAD: Attacks including five suicide bombings hit various areas of Iraq on Monday, killing at least 26 people as parliamentary…
US sending 600 troops to Poland, Baltics for drills
The United States is deploying about 600 troops to Poland and Baltic countries to underscore its commitment to NATO allies…
MH370 relatives reject Malaysian conclusions on plane
Relatives of flight MH370 passengers have denounced the Malaysian government’s suggestion that it would soon look into issuing death certificates…
Sri Lanka detains British tourist over Buddha tattoo
Sri Lanka has detained a female British tourist for having a Buddha tattoo on her right arm and ordered her…
Saudi health minister dismissed over rise in MERS infections
RIYADHL: Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Monday relieved Health Minister Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabiah of his…
Airasia India to secure operating permit this week: report
NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to clear AirAsia’s operating permit this week, paving the…
Confirmed death toll in S Korea ferry disaster passes 100
The confirmed death toll in South Korea’s ferry disaster crossed 100 on Tuesday, but almost twice that number remained unaccounted…