40 days after crackdown left at least 128 dead, demonstrations also aim to pressure military rulers and pro-democracy movement to sign agreed power-sharing deal

Drinking a Coca-Cola after eating kebab in Iran comes as second nature where youth are crazy about the latest American movies and blue jeans

Short-term tourist visas and refusals to extend them are routine obstacles, but the West Bank's Birzeit University is now fighting back

Wealthy sex offender faces bail hearing on Monday after pleading not guilty to charges that he recruited and abused dozens of underage girls

Authorities had arrested four crew members after seizing tanker, suspected of breaking sanctions by transporting oil to Syria

Despite heavy bombardment and thousands of casualties, Assad's troops have not made any significant advances against militants who dominate Idlib province

Forces ended al-Shabab attack in port city of Kismayo after more than 14 hours ■ Canadian-Somali journalist among those killed

'A serious phenomenon has spread in our city Elad, in which young boys and children walk around publicly with dogs. This is strictly forbidden'