New laws warn against treachery, alcohol, drugs and cigarettes and declare women should only go outside if necessary.
Huge production of La Traviata opens tonight in a vast expanse of desert near the Dead Sea.
Shipment of Kurdish oil bought by Russian energy giant Rosneft last month.
The resounding defeat of Eric Cantor by Tea Party candidate David Brat sends shockwaves through Washington.
Jihadist militants with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isis) are continuing their push towards the Iraqi capital
Tokyo summons Chinese ambassador to Japan over incident above East China Sea islands.
Sierra Leone shuts trade borders after 16 people die from Ebola virus.
Reports that Baathist General Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri is among leaders of the Sunni-led assault in Iraq
The UN estimates around 215 million of the world's children work, many of them full-time.
Palestinians claim autopsy proves Israeli forces killed West Bank teenager with live ammunition.
Vladimir Putin suggests Russia has made its final offer with $100 reduction.
New York Times reports on White House's opposition to getting involved again in Iraq.
The North Korean leader said weather forecasts must be accurate as they affect economic affairs.
Peshmerga fighters take full control from Isis after Iraqi army surrender in strategic oil city.
Jihadists reach town at 56 miles from capital.
All state institutions in Turkey are on high alert as 80 Turkish nationals including consul general are held hostages in Iraq.
Al-Qaida-inspired Isil militants advancing at lightning speed capturing cities and moving towards Baghdad.
Today marks Russia Day, a day designated to celebrate the Russian Federation.
Cabbies warned Boris Johnson if he doesn't impose stricter regulation on apps like Uber, the black cab will disappear
Turkey vows to avenge any harm that comes to kidnapped Turkish diplomats or citizens.
Lower house of parliament approve law to formalize King Juan Carlos' abdication.
Demonstrators chanted for the overthrow of the government outside President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi's house.
Jihadi militants sweep south towards Iraqi capital Baghdad after capturing Mosul.
South Korean security forces storm Evangelical Baptist Church compound in Anseong during investigation into sinking of Sewol ferry.
Allegations that unmanned drones are being used to sexually harass women and take secret photographs of them.
Fighting heads towards last major town before capital Baghdad.
Islamic insurgent march south as Saddam Hussein's hometown fall to militants.
Following the ban several species cannot be used in circuses, advertisement, prizes and lotteries.
Right-wing parties accuse Italian government of aiding illegal immigration with Mare Nostrum rescue operation.
Turkey's prime minister Erdogan held emergency meeting to discuss Isis' seizure of Mosul