Muslim women also banned from wearing makeup on their face.

Businesses are facing a surge in extortion demands from politically-linked criminal gangs.

US and Yemeni officials says it was carrying a large cache of weapons, including surface-to-air missiles.

The incriminating Internet searches also included "can soap clean DNA from a knife?"

Millions of Egyptians took to the streets to protest the government of President Mohamed Mursi.

There were no changes in the money market or rupee exchange rates since Monday was a bank holiday.

With shipping being affected by US sanctions, Iran may become more dependent on land based trade via its borders.

Drivers hint at boycotting next weekend’s race in Germany.

Afghan Deputy Foreign Minister alleges that Pakistan is opting for federalism to increase its influence in the region.

More than 100 people riding motorbikes and wielding knives attacked a police station in Xinjiang.