Anissa Haddadi

Iran pledges backing for Nigeria's fight against Boko Haram and calls on neighbours to join the struggle.

Feb 20, 2012

Libyans celebrate one-year anniversary of uprising that led to death of Muammar Gaddafi.

Feb 17, 2012

Egyptian Bedoiun smugglers target growing number of African migrants crossing harsh desert terrain in bid to reach Israel.

Feb 17, 2012

Four Iranian scientists, killed in mysterious circumstances, honoured by president in run-up to elections.

Feb 17, 2012

Animals rights groups and celebrities join forces to oppose plans for IPO by company that uses bear bile in tonics.

Feb 17, 2012

Syrian conflict lines pockets of arms smugglers in Iraq at a price.

Feb 16, 2012

Editors and publisher of Tunisian newspaper held for picture of Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira with topless girlfriend Lena Gercke.

Feb 16, 2012

Domestic violence in Kenya reaches epidemic levels with surge of attacks by women on husbands.

Feb 16, 2012

Referendum by ethnic Serbs in Kosovo enclaves against rule by Pristina adds to ethnic strains in region.

Feb 16, 2012

Year after start of uprising that toppled Gaddafi, Libya's new government unable to control former rebels, says Amnesty.

Feb 16, 2012

Beleaguered regime in Manama echoes tactic of Egyptian military in blaming outside forces for democracy protests.

Feb 15, 2012

President Bashar al-Assad's move on referendum dismissed by opponents as 11 months too late.

Feb 15, 2012

Tensions between the US and Egypt show no sign of calming down after Egyptian officials and politicians continued to accuse the US of meddling into the country's domestic affair.

Feb 15, 2012

Human rights groups file case at the South African high court alleging Zimbabwean officials complicit in torture.

Feb 15, 2012

Moroccan activist Abdassamad Haidour jailed for three years for online slander of Mohammed VI.

Feb 15, 2012

Bahraini protesters asking for more political reforms have again taken to the streets to mark the first anniversary of the pro-democracy uprising that started on 14 February 2011.

Feb 14, 2012

Violence and tensions on the rise on first anniversary of mass pro-democracy protests.

Feb 14, 2012

Tensions between Christians and Muslims escalate after rumours of cross-faith affair lead to eviction of Christian families.

Feb 14, 2012

Police in Thailand investigate three explosions in Bangkok that injured five including alleged bomber who has legs blown off.

Feb 14, 2012

As Indian police are still investigating the bombing of an Israeli diplomatic car in New Delhi, Israel has reiterated fears that more terror attacks are on the way.

Feb 14, 2012

Women who refuse to undergo Female Genital Mutilation are forcibly cut by traditional leaders in certain parts of Uganda.

Feb 13, 2012

Islamic republic responsible for embassy blast that injured four, claims Benjamin Netanyahu as he warns Israel will fight back.

Feb 13, 2012

Day of Rage unnerves Iran regime as it cuts off internet access to Facebook, YouTube and Google.

Feb 13, 2012

The car of an Israeli diplomat has exploded in New Delhi, injuring one person, officials said.

Feb 13, 2012

As violence escalates in Syria, al-Qaida backs uprising, putting further pressure on the Arab League and the West.

Feb 13, 2012

Jailed doctor Fatima Haji reveals torture, threats of rape and harassment used against her and others as protest anniversary ratchets up tensions.

Feb 13, 2012

Iranian nuclear scientists targeted by sinister group financed, armed and trained by Israeli intelligence, US secret service says.

Feb 10, 2012

Violence intensifies in Syria as the Free Syrian Army has claimed responsibility for the twin blasts that targeted security buildings in Aleppo, Syria's commercial hub.

Feb 10, 2012

Radical Somali Islamist group combines forces with al-Qaida in sign that jihadist movement is spreading.

Feb 10, 2012