Palestine Peace Key to Preserve Jewish Character of Israel, Netanyahu Says
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu still hopes for conflict to end despite stalled talks in bid to preserve Israel's democratic and Jewish character.
Somalia's Olympics and Football Federation Presidents Killed in Mogadishi National Theatre Suicide Bombing
At least 10 die in explosion at newly reopened theatre in Somali capital.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens in Mali as Looting Halts Aid Work
Residents hide in fear as Tuareg and Islamist rebels turn to looting in seized regional capitals.
Afghanistan Suicide Bomb Attack in Maymana Leaves 12 Dead and 20 Injured
Suicide bomber strikes at city used by Norwegian Nato troops as base.
Togo: Kara University Students Face Torture, Amnesty Warns
Three male students arrested after crackdown on campus at risk of ill-treatment, says Amnesty.
Shell Workers Held in Nigeria's Niger Delta
Dispute between oil giant and Nembe Island's poor community escalates to workers being held on board seized boats.
Syrian Troops Increase Violence and Killings Ahead of Kofi Annan Deadline
Bashar al-Assad's soldiers continue to ravage cities despite president's latest promise to stop violence.
West African States Warn Mali Junta Reserve Troops on Standby
Neighbours close borders and freeze bank accounts as sanctions take effect to put pressure on coup leaders.
Zimbabwe Suspends All Weddings Indefinitely to Stop Fraud
Crackdown on citizenship fiddle targets weddings Zimbabwe has suspended all weddings indefinitely, reportedly in an effort to curb corruption and fraud.
Joseph Kony’s Lord's Resistance Army Increases Central Africa Attacks
International Criminal Court confident Invisible Children's Kony 2012 will lead to arrest of warlord.
Invisible Children to Release Kony 2012 Part 2 without Jason Russell
NGO aims to shift focus back on warlord Joseph Kony after co-founder Russell's public breakdown.
Russia Calls on Syria's Bashar al-Assad to Take Troops off Streets
Russia has called on Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to pull his troops from the country's streets.
Journalist Ahmed Ismael Hassan al-Samadi Dies as Bahrain Violence Continues
Journalist shot for carrying video camera during protest in Bahrain village dies in hospital.
Jailed Palestinian Leader Marwan Barghuti in Solitary Confinement After Call for Peaceful Resistance
Israeli prison authorities punish Palestinian leader after he launches appeal for 'peaceful resistance'.
Friends of Syria Seeks More UN Security Council Action as Violence Continues to Flare
Conference participants want deadline set for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to stop bloodshed.
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni Accuses EU of financing Spies
EU using African legislators as spies and financing opposition groups to instigate violence in Uganda, says president.
Palestinians Mark Land Day as One Reported Killed in Clashes with Israeli Troops [PHOTOS]
Land Day has been marked by more violence as clashes erupted between Palestinian protesters and Israeli troops.
Iran, Syria and China Oil Deal Flouts Western Sanctions
Iran helps Syria get round boycott by providing tanker to ship oil to China state-run firm.
Palestinian Hanaa Shalabi Ends Hunger Strikes Following Gaza Deportation Deal
Detainee agrees to end fast in return for being exiled to Gaza for three years.
Nigeria Threat to Ban British Airways, Virgin Atlantic over Discrimination
The government of Nigeria has given British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and all foreign airlines operating in the country a 30-day- ultimatum to replace what it described as discriminatory policies.
Uganda: Turkish Tourist Who Abused 50 Young Girls Freed After Paying Fine
Emin Baro, a 53-year-old teacher from Turkey, was sentenced to two years in jail or to pay a fine of 6m shilling or about $2,401.92.
Fakhra Younus: Profile of Pakistan Acid Victim who Died Twice
Suicide of sex worker years after acid attack highlights Pakistan's shame in treatment of women.
Jamphel Yeshi: Final Letter to the World on Tibet Struggle [Full Text]
Jamphel Yeshi, 27, set himself on fire in New Delhi but left a letter to his fellow Tibetan calling on them to continue fighting for their rights before he died.
Cameroon: Police Storm Gay Rights Seminar in Younde
'We don't accept that here,' police tell gay rights conference participants.
Jamphel Yeshi: 'People of the World, Stand Up for Tibet' says Final Letter
Jamphel Yeshi, the Tibetan, who died after he set himself on fire to protest against Chinese rule left a letter to his fellow Tibetans calling on them to continue fighting for their rights.
Iraqi Government Orders Closure of Saddam Hussein’s Tomb in al-Awja
Remains of Iraq dictator to be moved to mystery location to discourage visitors.
Dominique Strauss Kahn Alleged Photo with Prostitute Jade May Help Prosecutors
Picture believed to show DSK with call girl may support prosecution claim of involvement with international prostitution ring.
Journalists Nassim Terreri and Walid Bledi Killed in Syria by Assad's Shabiha Militia
Two British journalists of Algerian descent reportedly killed by Syrian security forces and a third injured.
Pakistani Acid Victim Fakhra Younus Commits Suicide in Italy
Victim jumps to her death from sixth floor of building in Rome where she was receiving treatment.
Murder Victim Shaima Alawadi Body Flown Home to Iraq for Burial
Facebook page set up in Alawadi's memory calls for end to killing those in hoodies and hijabs.
