On a dusty plain south of Mosul, French artillery guns fire in support of Iraqi troops fighting to retake the city from the Islamic State group. The French operation -- dubbed "Task Force Wagram" -- is part of crucial backing provided by a US-led coalition to the Mosul offensive launched...

The prospect of a political process to establish peace in Syria has been postponed to an “uncertain period of time”, Russian defense minister said in Moscow Tuesday. According to a statement posted on the Ministry of Defense’s official website, Sergei Shoigu said: “Prospects of the...

(The Daily Star)- Kuwait's election authorities Tuesday barred 47 candidates from contesting parliamentary polls later this month for being convicted in courts or not fulfilling nomination requirements, candidates said. Those barred include former opposition MPs Bader al-Dahum and Safa...

(Marca)- Gareth Bale is unlikely to be the last Real Madrid player to have his contract renewed this year, given that the capital city club is working to finalise new deals for Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe, Isco and Dani Carvajal.  Los Blancos hope to have the new contracts signed within the...