Syria: Is Assad Willing to Wage War with Israel to Cling to Power?
Syria's state-run media says the army test-fired missiles while the air force and ground troops conducted exercises "similar to a real battle," over the weekend in the latest sign of defiance of Damascus.
Egypt: The Next Islamic Republic?
Egyptians headed to the polls for the run-off of the first round of parliamentary elections since Hosni Mubarak was ousted as leader.
Germany‘s 'Dumbest Bank Robber' Gets Seven Years
A man who attempted to hold up a bank that closed 17 years ago was jailed for seven years in a case which the tabloid Bild called "Germany's dumbest bank robber".
Zimbawe to Dump the U.S. Dollar for Chinese Yuan
With the US hit by the global economic crisis and the Eurozone still fighting to save the common currency, Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank Governor has decided to turn to the East and considers using the Chinese Yuan as the country's main currency.
George Bush Arrest Unlikely After Warm Welcome in Zambia
The Bush family is continuing its health awareness African trip despite Amnesty's international calls for the former President's arrest over human rights violations.
Al Jazeera Deported HIV Positive Journalist from Qatar
A South African human rights organization has announced its intention to file a law suit against Qatar and its broadcaster Al-Jazeera after a journalist was deported from the Gulf state because he was HIV positive.
Aisha Gaddafi: Does the 'Claudia Schiffer of North Africa' Want to Lead a Counterrevolution?
Muammar Gaddafi's daughter Aisha has this week reiterated calls for the overthrow of the Libyan transitional government. Is she positioning herself to be the leader of a Libyan counter revolution?
Aung San Suu Kyi : Burma's Steps Towards Democracy are 'Real'
Aung San Suu Kyi, has insisted that Burma's advances towards democracy are real and that trusting the government's promises is a risk worthwhile taking, ahead of Chatham House Prize win on Thursday.
Morgan Tsvangirai Claims Plot Forced Him to Leave Wife After 12 Days
Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says he has separated his wife of 12 days, citing a "greater and thicker plot" by state agents and the media which deeply damaged their relationship.
Aisha Gaddafi’s Call for Libyan NTC Overthrow Angers Algeria
Aisha Gaddafi's Call for the overthrow of the National Transitional Council (NTC) in Libya has angered Algeria, it emerged Thursday.
Unit 8200: Cyber Whizzkids behind Israel’s High-Tech ‘Secret Weapon’?
Israel, despite being the 100th smallest country in the world has, outside of the U.S., the highest number of high-tech start-ups, estimated to be 4,000.
Strauss-Kahn: My Sex Life is Uninhibited But I'm No Rapist
A new book giving Dominique Strauss-Kahn's version of the Diallo scandal says the maid who accused him of sexual assault actually propositioned him.
Embrace Arab Spring Islamists, says Qatar PM
The west should not fear Islamists parties emerging from the Arab Spring but embrace them, Qatar's Prime Minister said Thursday.
Tunisia: Islamist Students Lead Burka Protests on Campus
Students at a Tunisian university demanded the right to wear the burka, a full body cloak, and establish a prayer room on campus.
Sudan: Darfur Rebels Sentenced to Death
Seven people accused of belonging to a powerful rebel group in Sudan's war-torn Darfur region have been sentenced to death by a Sudanese court, state media said.
Nigeria: Man Jailed for Wearing Shoes in Mosque
A 32-year old man has been sentenced to one month imprisonment by an Abuja senior magistrates' court for wearing shoes into a mosque in Nigeria.
Syria: Opposition Groups Hold ‘Secret Meeting’
An alliance between Syrian opposition movements has been mooted following a secret meeting.
Libyan Weapons Flooding into Nigeria
An influx of arms from Nigeria is posing a threat to Nigeria.
Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo Charged with Crimes Against Humanity by ICC, Taken to Hague
Laurent Gbagbo, Ivory Coast, former president has been charged with murder, rape, persecution and inhuman acts by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Gaddafi’s Daughter Aisha Calls for New Libyan ‘Revolution’ on Syrian TV
The daughter of Muammar Gaddafi, ousted and killed during the Libyan civil war, has called on the Libyan people to rise up against the National Transitional Council to defend her father's orders.
Egypt Election: Muslim Brotherhood's Party Wants to Form New Government
A new government may be on the cards for Egypt following the first round of parliamentary elections.
Egyptian Blogger Abd El Fattah Charged with Murder and Act of Terrorism
Egypt's blogger Abd El Fattah has been charged with 12 counts including on charges of premeditated murder and act of terrorism it was reported Tuesday.
Syria Civil War: Arab Fighters Recruited by Both Sides
Foreign troops are heading to Syria to support both the rebels and the embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, prompting fears that the conflict is set to enter a yet more lethal phase.
Egypt: Port Workers Block Shipment of U.S. Tear Gas to be Used Against Protesters
Officials at Egypt's Suez Port have refused to sign and accept a shipment of seven and a half tons of tear gas for fear it would be used against protesters, Egyptian media reported on Monday.
Egypt Protests: Virginity Tests and Sexual Assaults Spark Outrage
As the second day of Egypt's landmark parliamentary elections takes place, the trial regarding virginity checks allegedly conducted by the security forces on Samira Ibrahim while in detention in was due to start today but has been delayed to December, prompting more outrage from women protesters in Egypt.
Nigeria Passes Anti-Gay Bill
Nigeria's Senate voted Tuesday to criminalise gay marriage, instituting prison terms of more than ten years in cases of violations, prompting fears that discrimination towards gay people is growing despite international calls for more rights.
Egypt Elections: The People Vote for Change (PHOTOS)
Polls have opened for a second day of voting in Egypt's parliamentary elections, the first since former leader Hosni Mubarak was ousted in February 2011.
Syria: Arab League is Part of a Western Conspiracy'
Syrian officials have rejected the new sanctions imposed on the country by the Arab League and continued to accuse foreign countries of a conspiracy.
Pope Benedict XVI to Visit Lebanon?
Lebanon's Prime Minister has invited Pope Benedict XVI to visit his country.
Israel: Netanyahu Considering Release of Frozen Palestinian Tax Money
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is considering releasing tens of millions of dollars in Palestinian tax funds, it has been reported.