The eastern Mediterranean sea has several large natural gas deposits. The fields could be worth billions of dollars.
Organisers say women should not work on Wednesday, which is also International Women's Day, to demonstrate their power.
Troops claim control of main government offices and museum in ongoing assault on ISIL's last remaining urban stronghold.
Top generals discuss developments in Syria and Iraq amid rising tensions in northern Syria over US-backed Kurdish force.
At least three asylum seekers who hosted the US whistle-blower in Hong Kong say they have been targeted.
Anas Modamani wanted Facebook to stop the spread of a selfie he took with Merkel that made him the target of racists.
Family, friends of Basil al-Araj, killed by the Israeli army, say his struggle against occupation will not be forgotten.
Shujaa Graham is one of 157 death row exonerees in the US. He and his partner Phyllis Prentice tell their story.
UN refugee agency says automatic detention measure violates the country’s obligations under international law.
No deaths or injuries as rescue operation concludes.
Torkham and Chaman crossings reopened for 48 hours to allow stranded visitors in both countries to return home.
At least three people killed when police opened fire at a get-out-the-vote rally before local elections set in May.
The result of the upcoming French election will either force the EU to take a giant step backwards or rejuvenate it.
Mann parts of the country hit by torrential rain and damaging winds.
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres makes emergency visit as worsening drought leaves 6.2 million hungry.
Trump's state-sponsored Islamophobia will expose more than merely Muslims to xenophobic violence and vigilantism.
Now is the time to continue marching forward with our heads and placards held high for all to see.
Government and aid agencies scramble to avert a full-scale famine as drought leaves 6.2 million people hungry.
Malaysia responds by barring North Koreans from leaving amid escalating tension over killing of King Jong-nam.
ACLU vows to keep fighting US president's 'Muslim ban' in court, as politicians call order 'un-American'.
Police open fire after supporters and opponents of upcoming local election clash, leaving at least four people dead.
These are the major changes to President Trump's first immigration order, which was blocked in the courts.
Dispute erupts after Germany blocks planned rallies that aimed to drum up support for controversial Turkey referendum.
Two cities stop short of becoming haven for undocumented migrants to avoid losing federal funds after Trump's order.
At least eight killed as many affected by humanitarian crisis caused by severe regional drought scramble for handouts.
