Foreign-backed militants in Syria have clashed with an al-Qaeda-linked group in the northwestern Syrian city of Aleppo as the infighting grows among the armed groups in the Arab country, Press TV reports.

The government of Sudan has vowed to stand firm on its decision to hike fuel prices despite days of deadly public protests and criticism from within the ruling party and other groups.

At least six people have been killed and 29 others injured when several powerful explosions ripped through the capital of Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, Arbil, Press TV reports.

Afghans have taken to the streets in the capital, Kabul, to protest against deadly US-led attacks, calling for the immediate withdrawal of foreign forces from their country.

Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs says a single phone call will not thaw the long history of tension-laden relations between Tehran and Washington.

The Bahraini government has condemned 50 Shia Muslims to up to 15 years behind bars, a judicial source says.