Turkey’s Gaziantep University will open three faculties in small northern Syria towns, Ankara’s Official Gazette said on Friday, reflecting a growing Turkish presence in the region. An Islamic sciences faculty will be opened in Syria’s Azaz, an education faculty in Afrin, and a...

The Indian Air Force confirmed for the first time on Friday that it shot down one of its own helicopters during clashes with Pakistan in February over Kashmir, killing all six on board. "A court of inquiry was completed and it was our mistake that our missile hit our chopper," said the...

World number one Novak Djokovic on Friday put on a stunning show of supremacy at the Japan Open with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Lucas Pouille of France. The Serb more than overwhelmed his opponent in the quarterfinal match, showering Pouille with a barrage of powerful, precision shots to deep,...

Protesters clashed with anti-riot police Friday in Iraq despite the premier?s pleas for patience and an internet blackout on the fourth day of mass rallies that have left 44 dead. Many were awaiting a signal in the midday sermon of Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani, Iraq's highest Shiite...