The two Middle Eastern powers have long been rivals but recently it all got a lot more tense.

The UK prime minister did not attend a planned press conference in Luxembourg after protesters gathered outside.

The PM says the EU is "fed up" with endless delays, as the Luxembourg PM chastises him at a press conference.

The US actor's daughter skewered him over the notorious voicemail where he called her a "rude pig".

Hundreds of doctors stage a walkout to condemn the alleged abduction of union chief Peter Magombeyi.

Mark Cavendish says he is still interested in racing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as he prepares to return to the track at Six Day London in October.

Records fall at Headingley as Darren Stevens scores 237 against Yorkshire in what could be his penultimate match for Kent.

More than 640 million barrels of oil are currently sitting in caves under Texas and Louisiana. Why?

A pyrotechnic mishap caused the fire before a Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts game.

US whistle-blower Edward Snowden said he won't get a fair trial if he returns home to the US.

Turkey's president suggests refugees could return to Syria and stay in a safe zone along the border.

Watch Dalvin Cook's 75-yard touchdown run for the Vikings, plus Demarcus Robinson, Julio Jones and JuJu Smith-Schuster in this week's plays of the week.

Aston Villa move out of the relegation zone by drawing with a West Ham side who finish with 10 men after Arthur Masuaku's red card.

Bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad should not play together for England in the future, says former captain Michael Vaughan.

England winger Jonny May says his side "will peak" and are ready to "do something very special" at the World Cup, which begins on Friday.

Watch highlights as Arsenal rely on a late strike from Danielle van de Donk to win at Manchester United in the Women's Super League.

Champions Arsenal need a late goal from substitute Danielle van de Donk to beat Manchester United and maintain their 100% start to the WSL season.

There are fears of escalating tensions in the region as Iran is blamed for strikes on oil facilities.

Gillis apologised for the remarks saying he was a comedian "who pushes boundaries".

Missouri resident, Texanne McBride-Teahan is being taken to court by her city for keeping monkeys.

Despite experiencing some prejudice, Tulsi Vagjiani says she is determined to travel with an open mind.