Tensions are growing between Iran and the US as the Middle East nation announces that stockpiles of uranium will break the limits set in a nuclear deal with the West. Iran struck the deal with the US and Europe several …
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The highest number of executions for more than a quarter of a century were recorded by Amnesty International in 2015. The total was 54% more than in 2014 at 1,634 deaths. Most of the executions were carried out by the …
Deals are struck and unstruck on an almost daily basis across the volatile Middle East as governments vie with each other for power and influence. In a week of continued violence provoked by Islamic militants, Saudi Arabia and Iran are …
Tensions are mounting in the Middle East as the leaders of Saudi Arabia and Iran stoke a rivalry which has burned for hundreds of years. Following the execution of Shia religious leader Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr by the Saudis, governments have …
Israel has attacked civilians in Gaza for the third successive day, as aerial strikes continued. The punishing offensive this time took the lives of eight members of the same family, five of which were just children. The assault from the air has …
The Iranian Police are due to release the two men arrested for making a video featuring themselves and friends, celebrating their national football side’s admirable display in the World Cup thus far. The young football fans could be seen singing, …
Expats and travellers are urged to halt all but essential travel to Thailand after bomb blasts and intelligence warnings following the military coup. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) suggests staying away from Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat and Songkhla on the …
As the year ends, it is a time for festivities, and also, Time’s Person of the Year award. The finalists have been officially announced and while some of the candidates were anticipated, others have come as a complete shock. The …
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An interim deal was reached late last night between Iran and six other nations, following a five day negotiation talk in Geneva. At times the talks seemed like they would not reach a positive conclusion but all parties agreed to …
Gareth Bale has signed on as a Real Madrid ‘galactico’ as the world’s most expensive footballer, but what impact is he likely to make in a team of superstars? Football fans are already familiar with his blistering pace and his …