South Korea and the United States failed Wednesday to reach an agreement over Seoul's contribution towards hosting some 28,500 U.S. troops, ending two days of talks that were the last before their existing deal expires on Dec. 31. U.S. President Donald Trump has accused South Korea of...

The Yemeni capital Sanaa hosted its first women's pool tournament this week since its takeover by Shiite rebels plunged the country into a devastating war. Organised by the women's section of the Yemeni billiard sports federation, the tournament drew 16 participants, most of them in their...

Iraq's highest judicial authority has ordered the release of 2,700 people held in anti-government demonstrations. In a statement on Wednesday, the Supreme Judicial Authority said 107 protesters are still held pending investigation. The Iraqi government has pledged to release all...

A Libyan press freedom group said Tuesday the arrest of a journalist at a Tripoli airport over the weekend amounted to "forced disappearance", while the UN called for him to be released or put on trial. Libyan national Rida Fhel el-Boum was arrested Saturday at Mitiga airport after arriving...