An Egyptian court on Saturday upheld a freeze on the assets of five human rights activists and three non-government organizations. An investigating magistrate had ordered the freeze in March pending approval from the court. “The court approved the order to freeze the assets of the five...

Democratic Republic of Congo's elections commission on Saturday petitioned the Constitutional Court for a postponement of presidential elections, formally confirming a poll delay that has created a dangerous political impasse. President Joseph Kabila's term in office in Africa's top copper...

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg took pole position for his 200th Formula One race after a stunning qualifying lap around Singapore's Marina Bay street circuit on Saturday. The German's best lap of one minute 42.584 seconds left him perfectly placed to retake the championship lead from British...

Iraqi refugees have started to return to the western city of Fallujah, which was recaptured from the Daesh group in May. “Around 500 refugee families were moved to the center of Fallujah,” Anbar provicial chief Sabah Kahrout told Anadolu Agency on Saturday. He said the returning...