Iraqis in the holy city of Najaf are being hit hard by US sanctions on neighbouring Iran

The man had embraced the Islamic State group's 'ideology' and was found to be in possession of weapons

Highest number of death sentences passed by Libyan court in single case

Industrial farming and improper waste treatment can foster growth of toxic blue-green algae

US state of Vermont moves a step closer to becoming nation's first transgender governor

Jonas Savimbi death paves way for a peace deal that would bring an end to one of Africa's longest, bloodiest conflicts

'Homosexuality is a symptom like any other, like having a headache or hay fever'

Qatari emir will discuss with the Turkish president bilateral relations strengthening of the existing ties

A meeting also planned in Berlin in September to determine even stronger ties between Erdogan and Merkel

Authorities find no grounds for fear of persecution based on the sexual orientation of the 18-year-old