Rapper fights to make it from Lagos tip to the top
Nigerian rapper Vocal Slender rose to fame as a Lagos rubbish tip…
Japanese tango duo look to hold on to world dance crown
You can take tango out of Buenos Aires, but it seems you…
Afghanistan marks Independence Day as war escalates
KABUL: Afghanistan marked Independence Day Thursday as the long war drags on,…
Iran to launch first nuclear plant after decades of delay
TEHRAN: After decades of delay and sanctions, Iran on Saturday launches its…
Extradition of Al-Qaeda mercenary to aid hostages, say observers
BAMAKO: The extradition of a Malian convicted in Mauritania of kidnapping three…
Islamic organization appeals for urgent aid to Pakistan
JEDDAH: The Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) on Wednesday called on…
India rachets up pressure on BlackBerry
NEW DELHI: India has sent a formal notice to mobile operators ordering…
Danes see Islam as obstacle to society, says survey
COPENHAGEN: A majority of Danes fear Islam is an obstacle for social…
Four Israeli air strikes on Gaza, say Palestinians
GAZA CITY: Israeli warplanes carried out four air strikes on the southern…
Don’t confess sins over the phone, says Egypt’s Coptic pope
CAIRO: The head of Egypt's Coptic church has urged his congregation to…