POLITICS

Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced politician Bo Xilai, spared execution if she does not commit any additional crimes over next two years.

Threat comes in the wake of reports that Israel could be preparing for a unilateral strike on Iran.

Japanese activists land on disputed Uotsuri island and wave the Japanese flag, triggering protests in China.

Julian Assange is expected to speak to the media from a balcony, or lean out of a window to avoid arrest.

Veteran Algerian diplomat charged with calming the escalating conflict.

Verdict is seen as a blow to freedom of expression and a bid to stifle dissent.

As rumour mill on imminent attack by Israel on Iran's nuclear plant grinds into top gear, IBTimes UK examines the various scenarios.

Three Pussy Riot members were sentenced by a Moscow court for an anti-Putin 'punk prayer' protest.

Lebanon claim Israeli forces have fired smoke shells over the border, targeting protestors returning from an annual al-Quds celebration organized by militant group Hezbollah.

Gu Kailai, wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai, confessed to killing in closed-door trial.

Feminist punk trio found guilty for singing punk prayer while Garry Kasparov among those arrested in protests.

Police spokesman claims officers had no choice but to defend themselves against armed crowds.

Malicious text messages spark mass panic, with migrants fearing attack in response to violence against Assam's Islamic community.

Foreign secretary William Hague confirms that Assange will not be given safe passage but rules out storming embassy.

As the monitors' mission comes to an end, UN plans to establish a liaison office in Damascus to extend its presence.

Yuaarab al-Sharaah jumps ship while atrocities rock region including government jet bombing homes in Azaz and killing 40.

Sweden says Ecuador decision to allow Assange asylum to avoid extradition on sex charges is outrageous.

Egyptian soldiers' sweep through troubled region in hunt for killers of border guards could provoke further violence.

Sufferer of locked-in syndrome loses battle for right to end his own life.

Power struggle at top of Iranian politics pushes for 'government of all talents' to reduce president's strength.

WikiLeaks founder would not get fair trial if extradited to U.S., says Ecuador's foreign minister, Ricardo Patino.

Seven bailed to crown court to face charges of conspiracy to intercept voicemails.

Fires continue to rage across Canary Island after laying waste to a tenth of landscape.

Bahraini court sentences human rights activist Nabeel Rajab to three years in prison for illegal protesting.

First year where students will face university fees of up to £9,000 sees a drop in A and A* grades.

Former UK ambassador warns of dangers of removing diplomatic status from Ecaudorian embassy.

OIC suspends Syria citing violent suppression of revolt at the hands of troops loyal to President Bashar-al-Assad.

The UK is invoking diplomacy law to raid the embassy - but Ecuador promises strong resistance.

Short and brutal conflict 'on several fronts' would follow air assault on Iranian nuclear facilities, says outgoing civil defence chief, Matan Vilnai.