What we know about the hostages Hamas is holding
Hamas militants seized about 120 hostages when they unleashed a surprise attack on Israel and gunned down more than 1,300...
In war, Israel protest movement morphs into relief effort
Volunteers toiled away at Tel Aviv's convention centre, doing "anything our government fails to", said an Israeli protest leader who...
‘Never thought I’d play at World Cup,’ says rickshaw driver’s son Siraj
Paceman Mohammed Siraj feared his humble roots as the son of an auto-rickshaw driver would shatter his dreams of playing...
Uprooted Palestinians gather in southern Gaza without food or shelter
Thousands of Palestinians have gathered in the south of the Gaza Strip, laying out beds on the streets after UN-run...
Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim withdraws bid to buy Man Utd – reports
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani has withdrawn a bid to buy Manchester United, the BBC reported on...
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators march outside White House
Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in the US capital on Saturday, marching past the White House to chants of "Free...
Hamas attacks shatter Israel’s kibbutz ideal
When the sirens wail at the Sha'ar HaGolan kibbutz, there is total panic -- and not just from those who...
At IMF-World Bank talks, small steps in climate finance
The IMF and World Bank have been holding their first annual meetings in Africa in 50 years under pressure to...
Rohit says India in nice ‘rhythm’ ahead of Pakistan clash
India skipper Rohit Sharma on Friday said the team remains confident going into a "massive" World Cup clash with arch-rivals...
Main opposition hopeful abandons run for Egypt presidency
Egyptian opposition politician Ahmed al-Tantawi announced on Friday he was abandoning his bid for the presidency after weeks of alleging...