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'500 refugees feared drowned off Libya'

NORTH AFRICA

'500 refugees feared drowned off Libya'

The UN Refugee Agency fears about 500 refugees from Africa may have drowned after their overcrowded boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea.

'Turkey rejects talks with PKK'

TURKEY

'Turkey rejects talks with PKK'

Turkey’s government rejects calls by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group to return to talks, says a pro-Kurdish opposition leader.

Saudi 9/11 legislation hits roadblock

POLITICS

Saudi 9/11 legislation hits roadblock

Legislation allowing Americans to hold the Saudi ruling family accountable in US courts for any 9/11 role ihas encountered significant obstacles.

Iran taekwondo fighters win Asia title

SPORTS

Iran taekwondo fighters win Asia title

Iranian men's national taekwondo team has claimed the title at the end of the 22nd edition of Asian Taekwondo Championships in the Philippines.