How are Western sanctions affecting Syria’s post-Assad transition? Western sanctions are weighing heavily on Syria and risk derailing the country’s frail transition.

Organisers of the Magic Millions carnival still can't confirm if Saturday's main race will be staged on the Gold Coast (pictured right) due to a damaged section of the track on January 4.

The traditional carnival-like "Ragoutsaria" celebration is wrapping up today, January 8, in the city of Kastoria, northern Greece, seeing locals donning colorful costumes and dancing in the streets of ...