Norway, 6 EU states join Saudi Arabia and Iran in charging that 'the Israeli occupation remains a major obstacle for Palestinian women and girls' achieving social equality

Airline does not offer details on possible threat that prompted cancellations

Polls show the left and right wings are exactly where they started, despite mergers and bickering over possible alliances

Organization's chief says Netanyahu government taking cues from US president, who is 'embracing autocrats around the world'

Turkish president vows to 'take measures' after US bans sale of F-35 to his country over its purchase of Russian system

Tehran said to fire Shahab-3 ballistic missile, believed to be capable of carrying nuclear warhead, violating Security Council resolution

Pyongyang gloats that launch of new tactical guided weapon 'must have given uneasiness and agony to some targeted forces'

By hosting Palestinian economy workshop and announcing security conference, analysts say Gulf kingdom trying to 'enhance its security by making itself indispensable'

Cat-and-mouse game sees internet users skirt barriers piled on by both clerically-led government US sanctions

Top US diplomat says Washington seeking change in Iran's leadership to benefit its citizens, would 'welcome the chance' to address them