Moscow denounced the American decision to close three Russian diplomatic facilities in the United States as a “blatantly hostile act” that violated international law and demanded Washington reverse the order on Sunday. The United States has ordered the closure of the Russian...

The Valley of Peace cemetery in the Shiite holy city of Najaf is filled with mourners paying tribute to "martyrs" who have fallen in battles to expel the Islamic State group from Iraq's cities. In keeping with religious tradition, Kazem al-Aibi has already visited the tombs of relatives...

Iran's new defence minister said Saturday the priority was to boost the country's missile programme and export weapons to shore up neighbouring allies. "In combat fields, especially in missiles, we have a specific plan to boost Iran's missile power," said General Amir Hatami, who was...

Affable, handsome George Clooney was all charm at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, but don't be fooled. The actor says his latest directorial effort, "Suburbicon," is an angry movie for an angry country — his own. It's a twisted tale of darkness at the heart of the American...