Despite blockade, the man in charge has no regrets about bringing the football tournament to Middle East for the first time.
Syria's president visits Russia to thank his allies for their sacrifices and for 'saving' his country.
The life, political career and controversies of the African country's longest-serving leader.
The life, political career and controversies of the African country's longest-serving leader.
Almost a week after an army takeover, long-time President Robert Mugabe submits resignation to parliament.
A regional BJP leader offers reward of $1.5m for beheading actress and director of Bollywood period drama Padmavati.
Deeply entrenched clientelism and the politicised military will likely preclude any major political change in Zimbabwe.
The 93-year-old led the country from 1980 but stood down days after a military takeover of the government.
Some key moments in the life of the man who led his country from independence in 1980 until November 21, 2017.
Israel plans to deport about 40,000 asylum seekers without their consent and under threat of indefinite detention.
Security sources say attack has killed 21 people outside the capital.
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Motion by ruling party accuses 93-year-old of being 'source of instability' in government and hits out at First Lady.
Amnesty investigation reveals the dehumanising system of discrimination facing Rohingya inside Rakhine state.
The wording of UN Resolution 242 helped Israel justify its occupation of Palestinian land.
As Venezuela's energy sector struggles to meet OPEC output target, rival producers have started to plug the gap.
UN Resolutino 242 established a new status quo in the Middle East propping Israeli occupation for 50 years.
Although much of Zimbabwe is demanding Mugabe quits, many in his rural homeland remain loyal to the veteran leader.
A UN court is due to pass its final verdict against Mladic for heading one of the worst massacres in recent history.
With pro- and anti-government protesters taking to the streets, here is the latest in the Venezuelan crisis.
Groups meeting in Saudi Arabia's capital look to form single strategy to confront Assad, but odds of success seem low.
Suicide bomber targeted worshippers attending morning prayers, police said.
Heavy downpours typical of La Nina bring flooding and ferry cancellations.
The Rohingya in Myanmar live under apartheid, being denied basic human rights.
