Iran women splurge on makeup despite Islamic restrictions
TEHRAN: Banned after the 1979 Islamic revolution, cosmetics like lipstick and nail…
Thousands protest in Egypt against Israel aid boat raid
CAIRO: Several thousand Egyptians, mainly supporters of the opposition Muslim Brotherhood, demonstrated…
UN chief urges greater support for war crimes prosecution
KAMPALA: UN chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday called for greater global support…
Sarkozy backs stronger Africa role in global affairs
NICE: French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday said it was time for…
Kurdish rebel rocket attack kills six at Turkish navy base
ANKARA: Kurdish rebels fired rockets at a Turkish naval base Monday killing…
Iran hopeful on nuclear fuel swap deal, says FM
TOKYO: Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Monday he remained hopeful that…
Africa-France summit guest list causes headaches
PARIS: An Africa-France summit opens in Nice on Monday after organizers drew…
Israel denounces NPT 'hypocrisy' as Iran hails accord
TORONTO: Israel Saturday denounced as "hypocritical" a resolution adopted by the Non-Proliferation…
Lebanese vote in final round of municipal elections
BEIRUT: North Lebanon went to the polls on Sunday for the last…
Israeli air strike follows Gaza rocket attacks
GAZA CITY: Israeli warplanes launched a double air strike overnight on targets…