Iranian spiritual leader sentenced for 'insulting Islam'

2018/08/18 14:23:55

An Iranian court has sentenced the founder of a spiritual movement to five years in jail, his lawyer...

China's top diplomat says supports Turkey's efforts to safeguard stability

2018/08/18 13:59:36

China supports the Turkish government's efforts to safeguard security and economic stability and bel...

Madagascar president, former presidents to run in Nov. 7 vote

2018/08/18 13:27:40

Incumbent Madagascar President Hery Rajaonarimampianina and his political rival, former president Ma...

Pentagon says China military 'likely training for strikes' on U.S. targets

2018/08/17 00:06:54

China's military has expanded its bomber operations in recent years while "likely training for strik...

U.S. says more sanctions await if Turkey does not free pastor

2018/08/17 00:00:11

The United States warned Turkey on Thursday to expect more economic sanctions unless it hands over d...

Trump says U.S. will not pay Turkey for release of detained American

2018/08/16 23:41:16

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States "will pay nothing" to Turkey for the relea...

Bolton to discuss arms control, Iran, Syria in talks with Russian counterpart

2018/08/16 23:11:38

U.S. President Donald Trump's national security adviser John Bolton will discuss arms control treati...

Xiamen Air passenger jet overshoots runway in Manila, no casualties

2018/08/16 23:04:22

A Xiamen Air aircraft with 165 people on board veered off an airport runway in the Philippines capit...

Turkey's Erdogan says to challenge 'games' on the economy

2018/08/18 14:00:03

A day after two major ratings agencies downgraded Turkey closer to junk status amid a currency crisi...

Former cricketer Imran Khan sworn-in as Pakistan's prime minister

2018/08/18 13:42:53

Former cricket star Imran Khan was sworn-in as prime minister of Pakistan on Saturday, taking on the...

Muslim pilgrims flock to Mecca ahead of haj

2018/08/18 12:46:45

Hisham Mostafa briefly forgot the war in Syria and his financial worries as he looked upon Islam's h...

Taiwan president visits Belize looking to shore up support

2018/08/17 00:03:59

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Belize on Thursday as she seeks to shore up dwindling all...

Ecuador tightens entry requirements for Venezuelans as influx swells

2018/08/16 23:52:59

Ecuador on Thursday said that Venezuelans entering the country would need a passport from Saturday, ...

Four planes make emergency landings in Chile and Peru after bomb threats: authorities

2018/08/16 23:36:05

Four planes were forced to make emergency landings in Chile and Peru on Thursday due to bomb threats...

U.S. Secretary of State names Brian Hook special envoy for Iran

2018/08/16 23:05:06

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday named senior policy adviser Brian Hook as Washington...