Riyadh usually communicates with Doha on Hajj logistics but no Saudi response means no pilgrimage for Qataris in 2017.
US-backed forces capture several neighbourhoods on sixth day of offensive to retake the northern city.
Somali army refutes local officials' claims and says al-Shabab fighters were killed during operation with US soldiers.
At least 34 Syrian soldiers and 12 ISIL fighters killed in battle for Maadan town that set army back by 30km.
Attackers also kidnapped eight people and burned down more than 30 homes, according to Cameroonian officials.
A photo round-up of some of last week's key events, including anti-Trump protests and the Saudi-led air strike in Yemen.
Attackers strike mosque packed with people attending Friday prayers in Afghan capital killing at least 20 worshippers.
Assailants filmed themselves shoving black victim into a wooden coffin and closing the top as he begged for his life.
Former defence minister Joao Lourenco to become new president as opposition disputes results.
At least 14 people killed and scores injured as supporters of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh protest guilty verdict.
Group labelled white supremacists by local leaders plans to hold three-days of demonstrations in the Bay area.
Central bank data suggests Saudi government may remain under pressure to draw reserves down to cover its budget deficit.
Brand new primary school in Jubbet adh-Dibh was razed just as the new school year was set to begin.
Government says Rohingya rebels and troops killed as group launches attack day after report warns of further unrest.
Inspired by a German town, US organisations are attempting to trick white supremacists into 'funding their own demise'.
Army deployed as followers of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is on trial for rape, gather outside court in Panchkula.
At least 14 killed as suspected Saudi-led coalition raids hit Sanaa, with rescuers rushing to find victims from rubble.
Public prosecutor's office seeks murder charge for three anti-narcotics policemen who killed 17-year-old student.
Lee Jae-yong sentenced to five years in jail following trial that led to dismissal of former president Park Geun-hye.
Two Palestinian architects are working on a project to revive the use of stone as a building material.
The US could be heading for another 'pre-emptive' war and another overwhelming disaster.
Defendants and rights lawyer say Tabliq head Sheikh Kamoga and others were wrongly charged in 'purely political' ruling.
Supreme Court says it 'does not believe' Yingluck is sick and fears she is a flight risk.
Meetings between Donald Trump's son-in-law and adviser and Palestinian and Israeli leaders met with scepticism.
Execution marks the first time in state history that Florida has put to death a white man for killing a black victim.
