Greece Appoints Lucas Papademos as its New Prime Minister
Lucas Papademos, a respected economist and former European Central Bank vice-president has been named as Greece's new Prime Minister, after days of tense negotiations.
South Africa: Julius Malema’s Suspended by the ANC
ANC Youth Leader Julius Malema has been found guilty of bringing South Africa's ruling party into disrepute.
Egypt: 'Virginity Tests' Used by Military to Humiliate Women
Seven women were assaulted in a military prison under the pretext of "virginity tests", but eight months after the incident the military has failed to investigate or prosecute the men accused of the sexual assault, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW).
Syria: Is Assad Set to go into Exile in Saudia Arabia or Qatar?
Arab leaders are believed to be seeking a safe haven for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, allowing him to live to escape justice for his regime's repression of democracy protesters that has killed 3,500 .
Turkey Earthquake: At Least 7 Dead, Hundreds Still Trapped
At least seven people are dead and dozens are still trapped in collapsed buildings following a magnitude 5.6 earthquake that struck eastern Turkey, less than three weeks after a previous 7.2 magnitude quake killed 600 people in the same area.
31 Hindus Get Life Terms for Killing Muslims in Gujarat Riots
An Indian court has found 31 Hindus guilty of killing dozens of Muslims by setting fire to a building in Gujarat state in 2002, in one of India's worst outbreak of sectarian violence in recent years.
How Would Iran Retaliate to an Attack by Israel?
Reports of an Israeli plan to attack Iran's nuclear facilities has ratcheted up tension across the Middle East. The International Business Times analyses what would be the ramifications.
Extradition of Former Gaddafi PM Set to Test Libya’s New Rulers
News that a Tunis appeal court has approved a request by Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) to extradite the country's former prime minister Baghdadi al-Mahmudi, has been widely welcome by Libya's new leaders and their western allies, but has divided the Northern African community and enraged Gaddafi supporters.
Is Benjamin Netanyahu 'a Liar'?
A leaked exchanged between Nicolas Sarkozy and US president Barack Obama, in which French president allegedly called Israeli Prime Minister "a liar" provoked a mediastorm. But does Benyamin Netanyahu have a reputaion for duplicity?
IAEA Report on Iran: France Seeks Urgent U.N. Meeting; U.S. and Israel Silent
With the report incriminating Iran and reports that Israel as well as the US, have seriously been considering attacking Iran for its refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment programme, France has now called for an emergency UN Security Council, while the US and Israel have yet to repsond.
IAEA Report: Iran's Nuclear Activities 'Highly Relevant' to Weapons
The International Atomic Energy Agency, (IAEA), issued on Tuesday its much-anticipated report on Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions.
Iran Defiant as IAEA Set to Reveal It is Close to Nuclear Power Status
There has been much anticipation regarding the soon-to-be release of the IAEA report, as the document is tipped to show that Iran's recent nuclear developments could help it developing nuclear bombs.
Jerusalem: The Disputed Holy City at the Centre of a U.S. ‘Separation of Power Struggle’
A case highlighting issues central to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is causing much debate as the U.S. Supreme Court which will have to decide whether a nine year old boy born in Jerusalem can list Israel as his birthplace on his passport, a prohibited move U.S. citizens have until now.
Liberia Elections: Nobel Prize Winner Accused of Violence against the Opposition
Nobel Prize Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is set to win Liberia's presidential elections after her main opponent Winston Tubman dropped out of the electoral race, but an outbreak of violence ahead of the vote has raised fears of anarchy returning to the streets.
Silvio Berlusconi: From Bunga Bunga to Bond Yields [PHOTOS]
Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's controversial leader is trying to survive the latest political crisis affecting his career as Tuesday as he faces a crucial parliamentary vote which could bring down his stricken coalition after three years in power.
The Syrian Crisis and the Delusions of President Assad
With no foreign journalists or rights groups allowed in the country, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has continually denied that his regime is waging a brutal crackdown.
Russia: 1941 Battle for Moscow Remembered with Red Square Parade
Thousands of Russian soldiers and military cadets paraded across the Red Square to mark the 70th anniversary of the parade that saw Soviet Soldiers march from the Kremlin into the frontline where they faced the Nazi forces during World War II.
Syria: Deadly Siege on Homs and Failure of the Arab League Prove Assad is Still Dangerous
Last week, embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad agreed to end its crackdown on anti-government demonstrations, pull troops from the streets and release prisoners jailed during months of protests, according to the Arab League. However within days, more civilian deaths have been announced and the city of Homs has now become the symbol of the deadly crackdown led by Assad's forces.
Egypt: Hunger Strike and Military Trials of Civilians Puts the Revolution in Crisis
Laila Soueif, the mother of the prominent activist and blogger Alaa Abd El Fattah, currently in prison under investigation has announced she began a hunger strike Sunday, to oppose the imprisonment of her son by the country's ruling military council, accused of represing activists and religious minorities.
Eid al-Adha 2011: the Muslim World at War with Itself as Celebrations and Mourning go Hand in Hand
The Muslim world has begun celebrating Eid al-Adha, a festival where humility and solidarity within the community is put promoted.
Tombs of Muammar Gaddafi’s Family Desecrated in Sirte
Tombs of the family of dead Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi have been desecrated, an Algerian newspaper has reported, after a gang attacked a Sirte cemetery of the Gadadfa tribe.
Eid al-Adha 2011: Muslims Celebrate Around the World [PHOTOS]
Sunday marked the Eid al-Adha feast, celebrated throughout the world by millions of Muslims.
Suicide Bombers Target Nigerian Military Base and School
Suicide bombers have targeted a military base in the northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, official said and several blasts have been recorded.
Outpouring of Support to Help Ai Weiwei Pay Tax Bill
A few days after Chinese artist Ai Weiwei warned he would fight tax evasion charges "to the death", as the Chinese authorities ordered a company linked to him to pay 15 million Yuan (£1.5 million), financial support from fellow activists has been pouring.
Hajj 2011: Adults and Children Get Involved
With the hajj under way, Muslims from around the world reflect on their religion and beliefs, and while Muslims performing the Hajj are mostly adults, the pilgrimage is often explained from a young age.
Hajj 2011: Watch Hajj Live
As the Hajj is underway, millions of Muslims have now reached Saudi Arabia for the annual pilgrimage which is also one of the five pillars of Islam.
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu Orders Investigation into Iran Attack Leak
Following media speculations that Israel is contemplating launching an attack on its archenemy Iran, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is said to have asked Shin Bet Chief Yoram Cohen to investigate the leak.
Iran Warns U.S.: 'We Can Defend Our Country'
Tensions between Iran and the U.S. are mounting after Teheran warned that America should think twice as the government would be ready to "defend the country" amid speculation that the U.S. and Israel are considering an attack.
Bahrain: Atrocities and Brutal Crackdown Continue, Rights Organisations Warn
Activists in Bahrain say that protests against the regime are on-going despite the targeting of civilians by the security forces. The Kingdom's forces are accused of arresting, and attacking civilians and the Bahrain Centre for human's rights ( BCHR) say that many protesters are being hit in the chest or heads, with several cases of protesters losing their eyes being reported.
Second Tibetan Nun Dies in Eleventh Self-Immolation in Tibet
A Tibetan Buddhist nun burnt herself to death in south-west China, state media say, becoming the eleventh ethnic Tibetan this year to have self-immolated to reportedly protests against Chinese rule.