Human Rights, Homophobia and Anti-Semitism Troubles for Obama's new US Security Team
Questions remain over appointment of Chuck Hagel and John Brennan to senior defence and CIA positions.
Syrian Jihadist Al-Nusra Militants Execute Three Assad Soldiers [VIDEO]
Militant group affiliated to al-Qaida in Iraq and fields 5,000 fighters.
Coalition Mid-term Report: Is the Government Giving up on the Deficit?
All things considered, Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron and his Liberal Democrat Deputy Nick Clegg, have established a close working relationship over the past two-and-a-half years of Coalition Government.
‘Great Day for Science’ as US Supreme Court Throws Out Appeal to End Stem Cell Research Funding
Supreme Court refused to hear case that challenged legality of funding research involving human embryonic stem cells.
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Disgraced US president's foresight in opening up trade to China needs recognition on the centenary of his birth, argues Martin Cole.
Silvio Berlusconi's Twitter Troubles: Fake Followers and Insult Tweets
Italy's former PM Silvio Berlusconi will serve as economy minister if coalition with Northern League wins elections.
Saudi Arabia: 15-year-old Girl Flees Arranged Marriage to 90-year-old Man
Terrified teenager locks herself in room for two days before fleeing back to her parents' house.
Kuwaiti Man Sentenced to Two Years for Twitter Emir Insult
Second sentence in two days for opposition activists in Gulf Arab state.
Now Not the Time for UK to Withdraw from EU [BLOG]
Reforms to Britain's partnership with Europe are needed - but the mess on the continent needs sorting out first, says Tom Scholes-Fogg
Delhi Gang Rape Victim 'Guilty as her Rapists', Declares Guru Asaram Bapu
Indian self-styled guru Asaram Bapu opposes stricter anti-rape laws.
Child Benefit Cuts Take Effect in Britain
Under the revised scheme, families with one parent earning above £60,000 will lose their entire benefit.
Syria Civil War: Assad's Remarks Provoke Sharp Response from Opponents
Washington and the European Union snub Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's comments and say he clings to power
Blair Family Fortunes Rise - And Fall
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British Private Navy to Wage War on Somali Pirates
UK fleet created by group of businessmen hunts pirates in Indian Ocean.
Delhi Gang Rape: Indians in Chicago Mourn Victim
Indian-Americans in Chicago hold a candlelight vigil in sympathy for gang-rape victim
Assad Calls on Syrians to Defend Nation from 'Enemies of God'
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has made a rare public speech about the uprising in his country, calling on Syrians to defend their nation.
India and Pakistan Trade Gunfire and Accusations in Kashmir Clash
Pakistan and India trade accusations of gunfire across the Line of Control (LoC)
Assad to Speak on Latest Developments in Syria
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad will give a rare public speech on Sunday, focusing on "latest developments in Syria and the region".
Northern Ireland Protests: Shots Fired at Security Forces
Police in Belfast have arrested a 38-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after gunshots were fired at police during clashes between loyalist and nationalist protesters.
Egyptian President Mursi Branded Israelis 'Descendants of Apes and Pigs'
Mohammed Mursi dismissed Israel-Palestine talks over a two-state solution as 'a waste of time'.
Venezuela Likely to Delay Hugo Chavez's Swearing-in Ceremony
Vice President Nicolas Maduro rules out opposition calls for re-election.
Delhi Gang Rape: Fake Photo of Victim Goes Viral on Facebook
Indian police to investigate after a photo falsely claiming to be of Delhi gang rape victim is circulated on Facebook.
US House of Representatives Approves Controversial $9.7bn Aid Package to Superstorm Sandy Victims
US House speaker John Boehner cancelled earlier vote to please Republican hard-right, triggering bipartisan outrage
China's Southern Weekly Journalists Stand Up Against “Raping” Party Censorship
China’s Guangdong province local party propaganda chief Tuo Zhen allegedly dramatically changed the sense of a new year editorial.
Brigitte Bardot Threatens to Join Depardieu in Russia over Elephant Euthanasia Protest
Animal rights activist to ask for Russian citizenship if France kills two circus elephants.
No more Rolls Royces, Red Carpets or Booze Binges: China Launches 2013 Extravagance Diet for Party Officials
Xi Jinping launches anti-decadence measures to win back favour of Chinese people.
Garnet Apologises for Labelling Israel as Occupied Palestine in Textbook
Publisher said it has corrected editorial error in popular ELT textbook.
Yemen Accuses Computer Engineer of Spying for Mossad
Engineer charged with carrying out intelligence work for Israel.
New Year's Day 2013: The Day Greater Germany Was Born
A new type of sovereign state, driven by Berlin lacking any trace of democracy, has come into being - and it will be hard to stop, says Martin Cole.
Fatah to Hold Anniversary Rally in Hamas-Controlled Gaza
Militant wing allows more moderate rival to hold Gaza celebration for first time in five years.
Syria Civil War: Powerful Car Bomb Strikes a Damascus Petrol Station Killing 11 [PHOTOS]
Explosion takes place in Alwaite-majority Damascus neighbourhood.
The Complexity of US Gun Crime and the Fallacy of Oversimplified Comparisons
In the aftermath of Thursday's shooting in Switzerland and the Sandy Hook massacre, Lianna Brinded says oversimplified comparisons block progress in finding a solution to gun crime.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Fighting 'Severe' Lung Infection
Vice-president rules out transition in Venezuela as speculations grow on Chavez's health condition.
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Supreme Court Weighs In On Trump's Controversial Push to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
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