The attempt of the US State Department to open negotiations with the Taliban, who now have an office in Doha, Qatar, foundered on a series of SNAFUs on Wednesday. First, the Taliban put up a sign at their office in Doha that implied it was the embassy of the Islamic ...

Mahindra Satyam is looking to win large outsourcing contracts from banks, manufacturers and healthcare firms as it targets Rs 29,365 cr in sales.    

The chairman of the Caucasus Muslims Office has congratulated Iranian President-elect Hassan Rohani on his victory in Iran’s 11th presidential election.

There cannot be a common refugee policy in the EU unless all states acknowledge that some immigrants have to be relocated to other member states, Home Affairs Minister Manuel Mallia this morning during a visit to the Hal Far Open Cent...

Liberal MP Tim Farron highlights possible offence after alleged cover-up at Care Quality Commission over maternity unitPolice have been asked to investigate allegations of a cover-up at the Care Quality Commission, stemming from the health regulator's ...

19-06-13 11:28 PM The Gulf Center for Human Rights (GCHR) and Bahrain Center for Human Rights (BCHR) express their serious concern over the...

A small group of EU countries has again blocked Britain's bid to blacklist Lebanese group Hezbollah.Related StoriesUK has second go at EU listing of Hezbollah    

WASHINGTON (AP) The U.S. has accused China and Russia of failing to meet minimum standards in fighting human trafficking, ranking them on a par with North Korea and Syria. Rights activists welcomed the move, but it could further strain Washingtons touc...