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Highest Islamic institution demands Boko Haram release all captives

Highest Islamic institution demands Boko Haram release all captives

Egypt's Al-Azhar Mosque said that the kidnapping of the girls "does not relate to the noble teachings of Islam in any way".

EU, UK growth but Ukraine crisis threatens recovery

EU, UK growth but Ukraine crisis threatens recovery

Germany's economy is tied closely to Russia's and increasing sanctions are likely to hurt Europe's rebound.

Arab League, UN to revive Syria peace talks in Geneva

Arab League, UN to revive Syria peace talks in Geneva

On Saturday, rebel forces said they had reached a deal with the government in Damascus to withdraw from all but one district in Homs.

US unemployment falls to 6.3 per cent

Data appears to confirm the Fed's assessment that the economy does not require as lofty a stimulus package as the one it launched in 2009.

Kerry in S Sudan, warns of genocide

The US is disturbed by Indications of ethnic, tribal, targeted nationalistic killings, the Secretary of State said.

Despite dismal Q1 growth, Fed continues tapering

Despite dismal Q1 growth, Fed continues tapering

Some 220,000 private sector jobs were added in April, a report has shown.

Egypt case raises fears MERS could spread

Egypt case raises fears MERS could spread

Since 2012, 94 of a total 323 infected in Saudi Arabia have died.

S Korean PM resigns over sunk ferry ‘inadequate’ response

S Korean PM resigns over sunk ferry ‘inadequate’ response

Search operations to retrieve the missing are ongoing as the death toll rose to nearly 187 on Saturday.

Lavrov criticises Kerry, West on Ukraine crisis

On Friday, the Western-backed Kiev government said one of its helicopters was downed by rocket fire in Eastern Ukraine.

Obama: N Korean threats lead to further isolation

Obama: N Korean threats lead to further isolation

The US President said Pyongyang is only hurting itself when it threatens its southern neighbour and regional allies.