Amnesty International calls on Saudi-led bloc to lift blockade of Qatar, which it says is harming thousands of families.
Here are the latest developments since Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Federal Communications Agency decision ends era of open internet, which required unbiased data protections in the US.
Arms used by ISIL in battle were supplied by the US and Saudi Arabia to Syrian opposition fighters, new report finds.
Pyongyang warns Washington a maritime blockade would be 'an act of war' that would bring retribution.
With FCC vote fixed for December 14, pro-open internet advocates fear net neutrality's end will deepen digital divide.
FCC votes to end the 2015 Open Internet Order which has protected net neutrality rules in the US.
Chief negotiator Bashar al-Jaafari accuses UN special envoy Staffan de Mistura of undermining eighth round of talks.
Canadian rights groups say a newly passed law gives too much power to US border officers and threatens civil liberties.
Al-Shabab claims responsibility for suicide attack in Mogadishu that left 18 police officers dead and 15 others wounded.
Mahmoud Hussein's jail term extended by 45 days again as he approaches one year of detention on spurious charges.
Imprisonment of producer Mahmoud Hussein extended again as he approaches one year of detention on spurious charges.
Renewed negotiations, guided by the people of South Sudan, can bring genuine and long-lasting peace to the country.
A round-up of the Turkish president's comments in wake of the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
Intelligence minister Yisrael Katz extends invitation to Mohamed bin Salman, warns against Iran's presence in Lebanon.
Known colloquially as MBS, the prince is seen as pragmatic on domestic issues and keen on aggressively countering Iran.
A look at the country's ongoing protests against the government of President Maduro and the current political situation.
A dangerous populist political game in Ukraine is threatening the stability of the government.
Activists say officials refused to address accusations including torture at meeting with civil society groups in Geneva.
An air, sea and land blockade imposed on Qatar by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt is now in its sixth month.
Foreign ministry rejects Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital, and warns of global consequences.
Snow may look beautiful but it has caused plenty of problems in recent days across Europe and western Asia.
Here are the latest developments since Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Snow may look beautiful but it has caused plenty of problems in recent days across Europe and western Asia.