Syria: Five Iranian Engineers Abducted in Homs
Iran said on Wednesday that five Iranian technicians working in Syria have been abducted by an unidentified group, and called for their immediate release.
Nigeria's Oil Reserves May Dry Up by 2050
Nigerian president explains the urgent need to minimise the country's dependence on crude oil
Zimbabwe MP Jailed for Calling Robert Mugabe Gay
Zimbabwean MP Lillian Kirenyi has been arrested for allegedly calling President Robert Mugabe gay.
Syria Threatens to Release Sex Tapes of Arab Leaders and Princes
|Government minister hinted that the Syrian intelligence holds a number of films recorded by hidden cameras in hotel and houses rented to senior Arab officials.
Syria: Assad Imposes Death Penalty for 'Arming Terrorists'
President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday signed a law imposing death penalty on anyone found guilty of arming "terrorists", SANA, the official SANA news agency reported.
Egypt: Women Occupy Tahrir Square to Protest Sexual Abuse and Harassment
Thousands of Egyptian women occupied Tahrir Square in Cairo on Tuesday to highlight the military's use of excessive violence towards female protesters.
Iraqi PM Nuri al Maliki Threatens to Resign, Government Collapse Feared
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al Maliki has threatened to resign if the parliament does not pass a no-confidence vote against deputy minister Saleh al Mutlaq.
Egypt: Protesters 'Deserve to be Thrown into Hitler’s Ovens' General Says
Clashes between the army and protesters continued to escalate on Tuesday, a day after Egyptian general said protesters "deserve to be thrown into Hitler's oven."
Savage Beating of Female Protester: Egypt's Army Declares War On The People
The Egyptian military is jeopardising its credibility and legitimacy by using brutal force to crack down on pro-reform protesters ten months after President Hosni Mubarak stepped down.
Syria Signs Arab Observers Plan as Death Toll Spirals
After weeks of hesitation, Syria has finally signed the Arab League plan that will allow foreign observers into the country.
2011: The Women of the Arab Spring
Young, old, pro regime, pro-reforms, liberals or more conservatives, women of the Arab world have broken free of the traditional patriarchy that has dominated their lives and helped shape and ferment an unprecedented revolution across the region in 2011.
Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe the Style Guru, Launches New Fashion Range
Ageing Zimbabwean tyrant Robert Mugabe is apparently still a trendy leader after the launch of his fashion label in Harare is proving to be a hit with young voters.
Chinese Fugitive Mugger 'Hid' as a Spy on Popular TV Show
Ji Siguang a Chinese fugitive avoided the police for 13 years by hiding as a spy in one of the country's most famous soap operas.
Turkey Threatens France over Armenian Genocide Bill
Turkey has threatened to recall its ambassador to France and freeze ties with Paris if the French parliament passes a bill criminalising the denial of the Armenian genocide.
Egypt: Violent Clashes Erupt after Parliament Protesters Poisoned
Violent clashes erupted early Friday between the Egyptian military and protesters staging a sit-in outside parliament in Cairo, adding to the already tense situation in the city.
Reuters and Associated Press Accused of Deathwatch 'Spying' on Nelson Mandela
The South African media have accused two international news agencies of "spying" on Nelson Mandela after cameras were found filming the former head of state and Nobel Prize winner's house.
Israel Prepares for Second Stage of Gilad Shalit Swap Deal
Israel has started preparations to release 550 Palestinian prisoners ahead of the second phase of a deal with Hamas that led to the release of soldier Gialad Shalit after five years of captivity in the Gaza strip.
What’s Next for Iraq after the U.S. Withdrawal?
December 2011 officially marks the full withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, but with a divided political landscape, an increasing insurgency attack and the Syrian crisis still threatening to spread, the country's future is still uncertain.
Aisha Gaddafi Takes Fight for her Father to the ICC
Muammar Gaddafi's Daughter Aisha has contacted the International Criminal Court to ask whether it will probe the killing of her father and brother, her lawyer said Wednesday.
France's ex-President Jacques Chirac Convicted of Corruption, Spared Jail
News that former French President Jacques Chirac has been found guilty of corruption has rocked France.
Former French President Jacques Chirac Found Guilty of Corruption
A French court has convicted former President Jacques Chirac of diverting public funds and abusing public confidence.
Iran Moving Nuclear Facilities Underground to Beat West's Airstrike Threat
Iran is considering moving its uranium enrichment facilities to safer locations in response to fears of a possible strike from the West.
Hamas Celebrates 24th Anniversary with Gaza Rally and Plenty of Tweets
Tens of thousands of Hamas supporters, waving the militant movement's flags, gathered in Gaza to celebrate the 24th anniversary of the founding of the group, which was also relayed on Twitter.
Jail Looms for French Woman Who Refuses to Remove her Full-Face Veil
A French woman faces the prospect of two years in prison and a fine of up to £27,000 after rejecting a court ruling ordering her to undertake a 15-day "citizenship service".
Thailand: Woman Arrested for Smuggling Cocaine in Dreadlocks [VIDEO]
A South African woman was arrested at Bangkok's international airport after police found 1.5 kg of cocaine hidden in her dreadlocks.
Indonesia: 'Dirty' Punks Forced into 'Moral Rehab' by Sharia Police
Indonesian sharia police are "morally rehabilitating" more than 60 young punk rock fans, who were holding a charity concert in Aceh province on Sumatra Island.
Nokia Siemens to Scale Back Operations in Iran, Citing Sanctions
Telecom equipment giant Nokia Siemens Networks is set to scale back its export contracts with Iran, following growing international pressure and the imposition of fresh sanctions.
Iran’s Parliament Passes Free Trade Bill with Syria
Iran's parliament on Tuesday passed a bill for a free trade agreement with Syria, in a show of solidarity with embattled President Bashar al Assad.
Andre Russell Harvin, 52, Had Sex with Teen while Infected with HIV
A 52-year-old-man man faces up to 11 years in prison after being convicted of having sex with a 14-year-old girl while knowing he was infected with HIV in the United States.
Bin Laden’s Wives Set to Return to Saudi Arabia
Two wives of Osama bin Laden, who have been held in Pakistan following the raid in May that killed the former head of al Qaeda, are set to return to their homeland of Saudi Arabia.