
SAUDI ARABIA
Saudi repression concerning: Amnesty
Amnesty International voices concern over Saudi Arabia's imprisonment and abuse of human rights activists.

Amnesty International voices concern over Saudi Arabia's imprisonment and abuse of human rights activists.

British student nurses and midwives have gone on a nation-wide march to protest against the government’s plans to replace their bursaries with loans.

Germany reportedly plans to dispatch a military contingent near Libya allegedly to train the African country's army.

Iran plans to participate in the construction of an oil refinery in Spain with a processing capacity of 200,000 bpd.

Gunmen kill an Egyptian police officer and a soldier on the outskirts of Cairo.

The Iranian interior minister will visit Damascus on Monday for talks with Syrian officials.

Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it will no longer make flights to Iran as of 14 January 2016.

Palestinians mourn for four youths killed by Israeli forces near the occupied city of al-Khalil.

The US says only a few Russian airstrikes target Daesh terrorists in Syria.

A landmine explosion kills two Pakistani coastguards in Balochistan.

A US police officer has been shot and wounded while another cop jailed in separate incidents.

A new study found walnuts aren't just great for our hearts. Turns out a small serving per day may also improve cognitive function.

Syria’s foreign minister says Damascus is ready to attend upcoming peace talks in Geneva.

UK foreign secretary has been accused of “parroting Saudi Arabian propaganda” as he refuses to condemn the execution of 47 people in the oil-rich monarchy.

Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak and his sons lose an appeal against a three-year prison sentence for corruption.

Egypt warns against holding protests during the anniversary of the 2011 uprising.

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi renews call on Turkey to withdraw troops from northern Iraq.

The Syrian army wins back control of several areas in the coastal province of Latakia.