
RUSSIA
‘Russia can say no to intl. court rulings’
The Russian president signs a law allowing the country’s top court to dismiss international court verdicts.

The Russian president signs a law allowing the country’s top court to dismiss international court verdicts.

The Saudi-led forces waging war in Yemen say a recently announced truce is now in place.

Thirteen militants are killed by security forces in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province.

Merriam-Webster names the suffix ‘ism’ as the word of this year.

An American writer says that it seems the role of Noam Chomsky is to divert attention from the evidence that proves that the 9/11 attack was an inside job.

Three Iranian MPs call for action amid deadly violence against Shias in Nigeria.

Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump says that Israel supports Daesh (ISIL) terrorists by funding them.

Iran’s crude oil exports will rise to a six-month high in December ahead of the much-anticipated lifting of sanctions, a report says.

Palestinian President Abbas blames Israel for the escalation of tensions in the occupied territories.

The Colombian government and the FARC rebels reach a deal on reparations for the victims of the long-running armed conflict in the country.

Obama's approval rating has dropped to its lowest level in a year amid growing public concerns about a possible terrorist attack in the country.

At least 15 civilians are killed and 20 others injured in new Saudi airstrikes in Yemen's southwestern province of Hajjah.

Washington wants to create a climate of fear by tightening visa-free travel to the United States, says an analyst.

Two UN officials denounce a wave of hatred and intolerance against Muslims under the pretext of fighting terrorism.

Iran imported $5.5 billion of GM products last year, with head of the organic association saying the imports threaten the health of consumers.

Nigeria's army confirms the detention of Muslim leader Sheikh Zakzaky in a northern city as a picture emerges showing the Shia cleric bloodied during arrest.

Hillary Clinton is the “worst presidential choice” among a “deplorable” bunch of hopefuls from both US parties, an American author says.

Thousands mark the 28th anniversary of Hamas’ foundation in the Gaza Strip.