Iraq says Islamic State militants 'bulldozed' ancient site
Friday, 6 March 2015, 06:53
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Islamic State militants "bulldozed" the renowned archaeological site of the ancient city of Nimrud in northern Iraq on Thursday using heavy military vehicles, the government said. A statement...
Facebook rant against UAE employer lands US man in UAE jail
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 21:36
Last update: about 10 years ago
An expat American has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates for comments he posted on Facebook while in the US. Helicopter mechanic Ryan Pate wrote the Facebook post while in Florida after...
Libya says 11 oil fields non-operational after Islamic State attacks
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 14:30
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Libya's state-run oil corporation has declared 11 oil fields in the country non-operational after attacks by suspected Islamic State militants, opting for a force majeure clause that exempts the state...
UK Prime Minister Cameron declines to take part in one-to-one debate
Thursday, 5 March 2015, 11:37
Last update: about 10 years ago
Associated Press
Prime Minister David Cameron is refusing to take part in a head-to-head debate with the opposition leader Ed Miliband before the campaign for the general election. Cameron's camp made what he...