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17 nations meet in Vienna to restart Syria ceasefire talks

Efforts will be made to renew cessation of hostilities in Syria, deliver humanitarian aid and restart peace talks.

May 17, 2016

Saudi Arabia blames Iran for 'blocking' Hajj pilgrims, says Tehran officials must answer to God

Iranian pilgrims will miss hajj this year as Saudi Arabia and Tehran failed to resolve differences.

May 17, 2016

Oil prices rise on Nigeria, Venezuela disruptions

Analysts said that falling supplies from producers such as Nigeria, the Americas and China had pushed up prices.

May 16, 2016

Several killed in Yemen suicide bombing; ISIS claims attack

At least 25 police recruits have been killed and 60 people were injured in the attack, according to AFP report.

May 15, 2016

Who was Hezbollah mastermind Mustafa Badreddine?

Badreddines history of terrorism and violence dates back over 30 years.

May 14, 2016

Gwalior most polluted city in India, not Delhi: WHO report

The World Health Organisation report on air pollution in urban areas said six Indian cities are among the world's 10 most polluted cities.

May 12, 2016

Iranian pilgrims to miss hajj this year as Saudi Arabia, Tehran fail to resolve differences

Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia were severed after Riyadh executed Shiite cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr earlier this year.

May 12, 2016

US prepares to force democratic elections in the DRC as targeted sanctions loom large

EXCLUSIVE: US government still hopeful it can get President Kabila to do the right thing.

May 11, 2016

India's patent to Gilead's hepatitis drug could deny medicine to 50 million patients: MSF

The move could affect the supply of the drug's raw material to developing countries, according to Medecins Sans Frontieres .

May 11, 2016

Saudi Aramco plans global expansion amid falling crude oil prices

The move is aimed at meeting global oil demand, notwithstanding challenging market conditions, state-run Saudi Aramco said.

May 10, 2016

North Korea holds mass rally to celebrate end of Workers Party congress

North Korea held a mass rally and parade to celebrate the end of the first ruling Workers Party congress in 36 years.

May 10, 2016

Iran tests another ballistic missile as local poll shows mistrust against US

A survey released on Sunday showed a majority of Iranians felt "the U.S. is looking to find fresh excuses for sanctioning Iran over its missile capabilities."

May 9, 2016

North Korea congress decides to further boost nuclear weapon capabilities

South Korea has said it would never accept the North as a nuclear-armed state.

May 9, 2016

Kim Jong Un calls for talks with South Korea, asks US to stay away from inter-Korean issues

The North Korean leader also said Pyongyang would not use nuclear weapons unless its sovereignty was invaded.

May 8, 2016

Kim Jong Un hails January nuclear test as US-based think-tank warns of another one

Kim jong Un is also expected to be given the top post of general secretary of the Workers' Party at the ongoing congress.

May 7, 2016

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