Tajikistan launches air and ground operation against rebels, accusing them of attempting to overthrow the government

When in public, all women in Iran, even foreigners, are required to wear the loose scarf

Europe's new emissions standard makes hybrids more attractive as it increases cost of running cars powered by diesel

To date, only three percent of Nobels have been awarded to women in the 115 year history of the prize

Politicians sound alarm over risk of bloodthirsty radicals making their way to Europe undetected in flood of migrants

The veteran leader read the 25-minute speech through to the end

Kidnapping group says Turkey must order rebel forces to stop besieging four Shia villages in northern Syria

City have failed to go beyond the Champions League last 16 in the previous four seasons

The injury is set to sideline the talented fullback for the remaining season

Police spokesperson says Mohammed Allan was arrested this morning at the hospital in Ashkelon