(Zaman Al Wasl)- Once again, the threat of deportation looms over Syrian refugees in Denmark, who for more than a year have been anticipating the review of their residence permits and fearing that their fate has been sealed, on the false claim that Damascus is now “safe”. Indeed, a few days...

The Nobel Literature Prize went Thursday to American poet Louise Gluck, the jury at the Swedish Academy said, honouring a writer known for themes of childhood and family life. Gluck, 77, was honoured "for her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence...

Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenians fought new clashes Thursday before talks at which the United States, France and Russia will discuss how to secure a ceasefire and avert a wider war in the South Caucasus. Azeri Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov will meet US, Russian and French envoys in Geneva...

The United States is preparing to impose fresh sanctions on Iran’s financial industry as soon as Thursday, a Republican congressional aide briefed on the matter said, as Washington ramps up pressure on Tehran weeks ahead of a key U.S. election. The move, which would effectively shut Iran...