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Pakistan, plagued by Islamists militancy, sectarian violence and frequent disasters that push its people deeper into poverty, told the United…

Syria's army command announced a ceasefire on Thursday to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha but said it reserved…

President Bashar al-Assad's forces fired heavy tank and rocket barrages at a Damascus suburb on Thursday, killing five people, opposition…

Syria said on Wednesday its military command was still studying a proposal for a holiday ceasefire with rebels — contradicting…

The Palestinian Authority prisoners’ affairs minister said that 16 Egyptians, out of 46 Arab captives, are in Israeli prisons. Issa…

Hopes of a cease-fire being implemented in war-torn Syria during the upcoming Muslim Eid holidays are “slim,” Arab League Deputy…

The Palestinians fended off on Tuesday US criticism of their bid for upgraded status at the United Nations, saying the…

Extremists imposing Islamic law in Mali's north are abusing human rights, particularly those of women, and paying families for children…

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugee estimated on Sunday that more than 40,000 Syrians have fled to Egypt. UNHCR…

On a day designated for ideas and discussions about towns and cities, urban planners discussed ways of improving Cairo at…