Iraq's military backed by air strikes from a U.S.-led coalition on Thursday seized the center of Shirqat, a northern town seen as a stepping stone in the campaign to recapture Mosul from Islamic State. The army, backed by local police and Sunni Muslim tribal fighters, were still clashing...

Britain still faces a "challenging period" for financial stability despite resilience seen after the European Union referendum, and rules for banks must remain stay tight, the Bank of England said on Thursday. Britain's government is keen to ensure London retains its place as Europe's...

The death toll from flooding and landslides triggered by torrential rains has risen to 23 in Indonesia’s central Java island. Willem Rampangilei, National Disaster Management Agency chief, said in a press release Thursday that another 18 people -- including four children -- remain missing....

During the same week as headscarves and Muslim fashion made a stunning debut on the catwalks of New York Fashion Week, women in Spain choosing to don headscarves saw a small victory of their own. Takwa Rejeb, 22, a vibrant tourism student, made headlines across the country when she denounced...