The American middle class is on the verge of disappearing, while the United States, itself, is in danger of becoming a third world country, a leading German newspaper says. Read the full story

Iranian aircraft will not be permitted to refuel in Germany, the UK and the United Arab Emirates, AFP reported Monday, citing an ISNA report. Read the full story

An 11-member hit squad carrying European passports was responsible for killing a Hamas commander in his hotel room last month in a slaying that has brought vows of revenge from the Palestinian militant group, Dubai’s police chief said Monday. Read the full story