Netflix removes comedy episode after Saudi complaint
Netflix has removed from its streaming service in Saudi Arabia an episode of a satirical comedy that was critical of the kingdom's rulers.
The second...
Egypt police ‘kill 40 militants’ in raids after tourist bus blast
Police in Egypt have killed dozens of militants during security raids on their hideouts, the interior ministry has said.
The raids killed "40 terrorists" in...
Israel sets date for elections
Israel is to hold a general election in April, the ruling coalition has said.
The political partners decided to call the poll after failing to...
India rescuers step up efforts to save trapped coal miners
Rescuers in India say they are hoping for a miracle to save 15 workers trapped inside a flooded coal mine in the north-eastern state...
Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan ex-PM, sent back to jail for corruption
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been sent back to jail after a fresh corruption conviction.
The anti-corruption court in Islamabad gave Sharif a...
