Syrian forces storm rebel bastion of Qusayr
DAMASCUS: Syrian troops backed by Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Sunday entered Qusayr, a strategic rebel stronghold linking Damascus to the coast, a day after President Bashar al-Assad insisted he would not step More...
Anger as Afghan MPs halt women’s bill debate
KABUL: The Afghan parliament on Saturday cut short a debate on a bill to protect women from violence after complaints from some traditionalist MPs that it was against Islamic teaching.The Elimination of Violence More...
Mexico cuts 2013 growth forecast to 3.1%
MEXICO CITY : Mexico cut its 2013 growth forecast on Friday after the economy expanded less than expected in the first quarter due to slumping industrial production and near stagnant exports. Latin America’s More...
David Beckham to Retire from Professional Soccer
The world of professional soccer football futball sports is about to get far less handsome. David Beckham has announced that he is retiring at the end of this season. “I’m thankful to PSG for More...
Russia blasts US over ‘crude and clumsy’ spying
MOSCOW: Russia on Wednesday accused the United States of “crude and clumsy” spying on its territory after a suspected CIA agent was caught in Moscow apparently seeking to recruit an agent while disguised More...










