Will the Muslim Brotherhood Win Egypt's Elections?
The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's largest and best organised opposition party, until recently seemed poised to take power in the Arab world's most populous country. Where have the uprisings of the last week left the Brotherhood's Freedom and Justice Party?
Heathrow Strike Will Cause Travel Gridlock, Warns Chief
Heathrow's chief operator, Norman Boivin, has warned of significant disruption and delays to passengers as a result of the planned staff pension strike on November 30.
South Africa: Controversial Nando's Advert Features Mugabe, Gaddafi and Chairman Mao [VIDEO]
Nando's South Africa has launched a controversial new advert featuring a host of authoritarian dictators in happier times.
Egypt: Military Appoints Former Mubarak Man as Prime Minister
Kamal al-Ganzouri, a former Prime Minister under ousted President Hosni Mubarak has been appointed by Egypt's ruling generals as head of a new interim government.
Israel: Netanyahu Attacks Arab Spring Protests as 'Backward'
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has spoken out against the pro-democracy uprisings in the Arab world.
Azeri Journalist Critical of Political Islam Stabbed to Death
Rafiq Tagi, a writer and journalist from Azerbaijan, critical of the ex-soviet state's repressive regime and of neighbouring Iran has died in hospital after being stabbed in a brutal attack.
Amish Cult Charged with Hate Crimes for Hair Cut Attacks [VIDEO]
A breakaway Amish cult in Ohio headed by leader Samuel Mullet terrorised the local Amish population by forcibly cutting the hair of men and women in night-time raids.
Egypt Military Apologizes for Deaths as Protests Enter Sixth Day
The ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has apologized for the deaths of pro-democracy activists, while questions have been raised about the likelihood of next week's elections going ahead.
Italian Police Launch Fraud Investigation following Hedge Fund Collapse
Police in Italy are currently investigating six individuals believed to have links with the $500 million hedge fund whose collapse cost investors millions of dollars.
Fresh Clashes in Bahrain as Report Accuses Regime of Using 'Excessive Force'
Protests have erupted in Bahrain to coincide with the publication of a much-anticipated report on the uprisings in the Gulf state earlier this year.
Arab Autumn: Violence Continues in Egypt as Protesters Reject Military Concessions [PHOTOS]
Crowds in Cairo's Tahrir Square continued Wednesday to fight a pitched battle against riot police and the Egyptian army, as pro-democracy protesters rejected military rulers' timetable for elections.
Berlusconi Puts Some Bunga Bunga into New Album of Love Songs [|VIDEO]
The outgoing Italian Prime Minister has stayed true to his chameleon form by releasing a new album of love songs barely a week out of office.
Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, Nude Activism and the New 'Body Politic'
The case of Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, the Egyptian blogger who bared all to protest against sexism in her country, has highlighted a growing trend for activists to use their physical bodies as part of political or social protest.
The Pizza Hut Connection: CIA Exposes Own Spies in Iran and Lebanon
The United States Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been left "blind" in the Middle East after the uncovering of at least a dozen U.S. agents in Lebanon and Iran.
Spotlight: India's Eunuchs
The recent death of 15 eunuchs, or "hijras", in a fire in New Delhi has cast a spotlight on this little-known and often marginalised community.
India Eunuchs Mourn Dead After Fire Tragedy Kills 15
India's community of eunuchs, transvestites and transsexuals mourned Monday for 15 of their numbers killed in a deadly blaze at a ceremony in New Delhi.
Arab Autumn: Amnesty International Condemns Egyptian Military Violence [VIDEO]
Amnesty International has slammed Egypt's ruling military council as pro-democracy activists in Egypt call for a mass rally in Cairo's Tahrir Square to overthrow the current government.
Park Outside Your Front Door - 57 Floors Up
Designs for a new multi-million dollar apartment complex in Florida will allow residents to drive their cars all the way to their front doors, even on the 57th floor.
Asma al Assad: Profile of Syria's First Lady
Dubbed by Vogue magazine earlier this year as a "rose in the desert", Asma al Assad has remained an elusive and enigmatic figure amidst her husband's continuing crackdown on protesters. Here the IBTimes profiles Syria's notorious first lady.
Orthodox Jews tear down 'obscene' posters of women
Activists in Jerusalem are campaigning against gender segregation and the censorship of women in the public sphere, as enforced by ultra-orthodox Haredi Jews.
Russia Passes Anti-Gay Law That Makes Homosexuals 'Invisible'
Gay activists have spoken out against a Russian bill to outlaw "propaganda of homosexuality" to minors.
Arab Autumn: Third Day of Violent Clashes in Egypt; At Least 13 Dead (PHOTOS)
In what seems eerily like a replay of February's revolution, protesters in Egypt have set up camp in Tahrir square to call for regime change. The images and videos emerging from the demonstration show violence has once again gripped the country.
'All-American Muslim': New TV Show Attempts to Dispel Misconceptions
A new U.S. reality TV show claims to give a unique glimpse of the American Muslim community, exploding stereotypes along the way.
Aliaa Magda Elmahdy Nude Pictures: A History of Naked Activism [PHOTOS]
Egyptian blogger Aliaa Magda Elmahdy recently made headlines when she bared all online to protest against the censoring of the female body in Egyptian and Arab society. But she is not the only one to have used nudity as a form of protest.
Occupy Wall Street Celebrates its First (Muslim) Wedding [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
As well as showing their contempt for globalised capitalism and bankers' bonuses, Occupy protesters have also found love and met their soulmates, as a spate of Occupy weddings testifies.
New Exhibition Challenges Public Perception of Youth Homelessness
Renowned fashion and lifestyle photographer Perou partners with young homelessness activist James McNaughton to launch homelessness campaign
Muslim World's First Ever Queer Film Festival Opens in Turkey
Turkey is the only Islamic country to celebrate gay pride day, and now it has set a new precedent by holding its first ever Queer film festival, which opened in Ankara on Thursday.
African Nations Hit Back at Cameron's 'Bullying' Gay Rights Threat
David Cameron's threat to cut aid funding to countries that do not respect gay rights has been met with hostility by some African nations, who have accused the British Prime Minister of showing a "bullying mentality."
Could Syria Become the New Iraq?
Much speculation has been made about the possibility of the popular protests in Syria disintegrating into an Iraq-style sectarian conflict. The IBTimes presents an analysis of the various arguments on either side.
'Drunk' Protesters Storm Kuwaiti Parliament [VIDEO]
The office of the Kuwaiti Prime minister has dismissed reports of hundreds of protesters storming parliament Wednesday night, saying those demonstrating were 'drunk.'
