Source says clashes broke out between regime forces and extremists around Sadad and lasted two hours

New sinking adds to string of migrant boat tragedies since Monday off Greek islands of Lesbos, Kalymnos and Rhodes

New base is part of deal between two countries to increase cooperation in tackling security threats in Middle East

Flags were at half mast on the parliament building, in the Kremlin

Pakistan look to build the side for the two main events, Champions Trophy and the World Cup, says head coach

He has raised eyebrows with a series of bizarre comments, declaring Muslims discovered the Americas before Columbus

Ashton Carter says United States is committed to six-party talks process that seeks denuclearisation of peninsula

Sahafi hotel is popular with government employees and businessmen

Fears of extremist violence have been rising in Bangladesh after four atheist bloggers were murdered this year

Dead stars return to life with rapid advances in technology