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Muslim groups rap US support for Sisi

EGYPT

Muslim groups rap US support for Sisi

US Muslim groups condemn the death penalty handed down to Egypt’s ousted president, Mohamed Morsi and Washington's support for President Sisi.

US House rejects bid to end ISIL war

MILITARY

US House rejects bid to end ISIL war

The US House of Representatives has rejected a measure to force President Barack Obama to withdraw US troops from Iraq and stop bombing Syria .

UK MPs anger at Chilcot delays

MILITARY

UK MPs anger at Chilcot delays

MPs have expressed their anger at the Iraq inquiry report delay, with the prime minister writing to the inquiry head Sir John Chilcot expressing his impatience.

11 Afghan forces killed in Taliban raids

AFGHANISTAN

11 Afghan forces killed in Taliban raids

A series of Taliban attacks reportedly claim the lives of nearly a dozen members of security forces in Afghanistan’s southern province of Helmand.

Iran producing energy in 30 countries

ENERGY

Iran producing energy in 30 countries

Iranian companies are carrying out a series of water and electricity supply projects worth $6.5 billion in 30 countries, an Energy Ministry official said on Thursday.

US soldier found dead in South Korea

MILITARY

US soldier found dead in South Korea

An American Army soldier has been found dead in South Korea after taking part in a training exercise, the US military said on Thursday.

Europe courting Iran for business bonanza

ECONOMY

Europe courting Iran for business bonanza

Western governments have started wooing Iran as their draconian sanctions on the resource-rich country – an energy superpower – appear all but crumbling.