Live

LATEST

Iran targets berth as second gas producer

ENERGY

Iran targets berth as second gas producer

Iran expects its gas production to grow 71% in the next four years, putting the country on course to take over as the second biggest gas producer, an official said on Thursday.

Pakistan releases 113 Indian fishermen

PAKISTAN

Pakistan releases 113 Indian fishermen

Pakistan releases 113 Indian fishermen after India announced a similar gesture to mark the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Suspect in US church shooting arrested

SOCIETY

Suspect in US church shooting arrested

The suspect in a shooting that killed 9 African Americans in a church in Charleston, South Carolina, has been identified as Dylann Roof, 21.

Bush officials can be sued: Court

HUMAN RIGHTS

Bush officials can be sued: Court

A US federal appeals court has allowed a group of immigrants to sue Bush administration officials of widespread constitutional violations after 9/11.

Muslim groups rap US support for Sisi

EGYPT

Muslim groups rap US support for Sisi

US Muslim groups condemn the death penalty handed down to Egypt’s ousted president, Mohamed Morsi and Washington's support for President Sisi.

US House rejects bid to end ISIL war

MILITARY

US House rejects bid to end ISIL war

The US House of Representatives has rejected a measure to force President Barack Obama to withdraw US troops from Iraq and stop bombing Syria .

UK MPs anger at Chilcot delays

MILITARY

UK MPs anger at Chilcot delays

MPs have expressed their anger at the Iraq inquiry report delay, with the prime minister writing to the inquiry head Sir John Chilcot expressing his impatience.