State prosecutor orders probe of 712 mayors backing separatist referendum, threatening arrests over non-cooperation.
Halimah Yacob's 'walkover' election draws public criticism due to perceived lack of democratic process in city-state.
The latest attack in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula claims the lives of seven, following Monday's attack which killed 18.
Days after reported arrest of 20 preachers and scholars, activists accuse Riyadh of cracking down on more individuals.
Lawyer says unnamed UAE officials were involved in torture of three Qatari men and asks British police to investigate.
Aid effort under way on St Martin as President Macron promises return of all 'essential communication' within a week.
At least 25 people killed in clashes between rival militias over one week, as crisis deepens in CAR.
Palestinian NGO says it unintentionally helped fundraise for an Israeli group promoting Jewish settlement in the Negev.
Officials in island chain announce 12 more fatalities as recovery operations begin following Category 4 Hurricane Irma.
The hurricane may be no more, but it leaves behind a fascinating meteorological legacy.
Report dismisses claims by banks that under law they must provide services to illegal Jewish settlements in West Bank.
Can common concerns about US policies in the Middle East and Kurdish statehood ambitions bring Turkey and Iran together?
"I feel like the outside world is supporting us a lot and that makes me feel better. I want everyone to hear our story."
Myanmar leader faces mounting criticism over handling of Rohingya crisis but no official word on why trip was cancelled.
Lawmakers pass resolution condemning hate groups and call on president to deal with threat in wake of Charlottesville.
Top court sides with the US president for now, as it is set to hear arguments over the legality of the order next month.
Warning comes as Trump calls latest sanctions only a 'small step' and 'nothing compared' to what will have to be done.
Germany's first female chancellor leads the opinion polls in the run-up to this month's federal election.
