Islamic Scholar Ramadan Detained In France Over Rape Allegations

Prominent Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been taken into custody in France after being questioned by police in connection with "rape and assault allegations."

Chiefs Of Three Russian Intelligence Agencies Travel To Washington

The directors of Russia's three main intelligence and espionage agencies all traveled to the U.S. capital in recent days, in what observers said was a highly unusual occurrence coming at a time of heightened U.S.-Russian tensions.

Putin Calls Olympic Ban 'Outside Attack,' Expresses Support For Country's Athletes

President Vladimir Putin has urged Russian athletes to ignore doping scandals when they compete at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

U.S. Senators Decry Decision To Hold Off On New Russia Sanctions

U.S. senators have criticized President Donald Trump for not imposing new sanctions on Russia after his administration released a list of 210 officials and billionaires from the country's ruling elite, exposing them to scrutiny and potential future punitive measures.

Israel, Lebanon Argue Over Disputed Offshore Energy Block

Afghan Spy Chief, Interior Minister In Pakistan To Discuss Cooperation

The Afghan intelligence chief and interior minister have traveled to Islamabad to discuss cooperation on security issues with Pakistani officials following a series of deadly attacks in Afghanistan.

Saudi Arabia Says It Has Seized Over $100 Billion In Corruption Purge

Saudi Arabia's government has arranged to seize more than $100 billion through financial settlements with businessmen and officials detained in its crackdown on corruption.

'Human Error' Blamed For Reclassification Of Afghan War Data

The U.S. military has said that "a human error in labeling" led to the accidental classification of previously available information about the war in Afghanistan.

CIA Chief Says Russia Will Try To Meddle In Mid-Term Elections

CIA Director Mike Pompeo has said Russia will target U.S. mid-term elections in November as part of the Kremlin's efforts to influence domestic politics across the West.

Trump: 'We Don't Want To Talk With The Taliban'

U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected the possibility of negotiations with the Taliban anytime soon following a series of deadly attacks in Afghanistan.

Sochi Conference On Syria Opens Despite Opposition Boycott

Delegates have gathered in the southern Russian city of Sochi for a two-day conference aimed at helping resolve the seven-year civil war in Syria, but the main groups opposing the Syrian government are boycotting the event.