The Sudanese woman defying taboos having fled war
Asawer Mustafa is defying gender norms in Libya after taking a job changing oil in a garage.…
After war and terror, Iraq plagued by drug crisis
After war and terror, Iraq plagued by drug crisis.…
US may deploy thousands more troops amid Iran tension
The Pentagon is considering a request to send thousands more troops to the Middle East as relations worsen, unnamed officials say. Meanwhile, Iran's supreme leader said he foresaw the demise of American…
Amputee Footballer Omar Abu Ashim on how he’s defying the odds
Young Palestinian, Omar Abu Hashim, dreamt of becoming not just a professional footballer, but a famous one. However, a bullet to the leg during a protest march led to his left leg…
War in Yemen: ‘The UK, US and France are not putting enough pressure on Saudi Arabia’
War in Yemen: 'The UK, US and France are not putting enough pressure on Saudi Arabia'…
US military flare-up ‘would be a godsend to Iran hardliners’
The US has announced it would deploy an aircraft carrier to the Middle East to give a "clear message" to Iran that it is prepared to defend its interests. Crisis Group's Ali…
Russia: Syrian War trophies on tour
Russia has launched a travelling exhibition of tanks and weapons captured in Syria. The propaganda tour from Moscow to Vladivostok aims to win approval for Russia’s intervention in Syria. But relatives of…
UN waters down ‘rape in war’ resolution after U.S. pressure
UN waters down 'rape in war' resolution after U.S. pressure.…
US military bases on Okinawa an unwelcome legacy of war with Japan
US military bases on Okinawa an unwelcome legacy of war with Japan.…
Widow of late Serbian strongman Slobodan Milosevic dies in Russia: reports
Mirjana Markovic, often dubbed the "Lady Macbeth of the Balkans," has died in Russia, according to Serbian media. Her husband died in jail more than a decade ago while on trial for…
Libya death toll rising, says UN
The WHO says at least 121 people have been killed in Libya as rival militias fight for control of the capital, Tripoli. The violence has raised fears that the country may descend…