Iran scientist says US wanted ‘spy’ swap for detained hikers
TEHRAN: An Iranian scientist, who returned home last week charging he had…
Lebanon’s Hariri urges closer ties, says Syria state media
DAMASCUS: Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri called for closer ties with Syria…
Minister rules out veil ban in Britain
LONDON: Britain was "very unlikely" to introduce a ban on Muslim women…
Mubarak angry about rumors about his health, says Israeli minister
JERUSALEM: Israeli Trade Minister Benjamin Ben Eliezer said on Sunday that Egyptian…
Freed Polanski makes first public outing in Switzerland
Director Roman Polanski, freed this week after Switzerland refused a US extradition…
Henry announces international retirement
HARRISON: French striker Thierry Henry on Thursday confirmed that he has retired…
Becks blames players for England’s World Cup woes
LONDON: David Beckham admits England's players must take the blame for the…
Armstrong won’t cooperate in ‘witch hunt’
GAP, France: Lance Armstrong said Wednesday he was prepared to cooperate in…
27 killed in Iran mosque attacks claimed by Sunni rebels
TEHRAN: Iran was Friday probing twin suicide bombings in a crowded Shia…