French train and metro drivers withheld labour for the 19th straight day Monday in a standoff with the government over pension reform, casting a pall over Christmas plans with many unable to reach loved ones. Talks between the government and unions last week failed to find middle ground,...

  (Zaman Al Wasl)- Two Russian soldiers were killed when unknown armed group opened fire on a Russian outpost in southern Daraa province, local opposition group said Monday. Gathering of Ahrar Horan said the two Russian soldiers were killed late on Sunday by unknown gunmen at the...

Iran said it would unveil a redevelopment of part of its Arak heavy water reactor Monday - a move that will not breach international restrictions on its nuclear work but show it is developing the sector in the face of U.S pressure. Tehran said it would switch on a secondary circuit at Arak,...

South Korean and U.S. special forces troops recently conducted drills simulating the infiltration of an enemy facility, U.S. military photos seen by Reuters on Monday show, as tensions with North Korea ratchet up ahead of a year-end deadline. South Korean and U.S. commandos raided the...