Muslim Brotherhood to put Israel Treaty to Vote
Egypt's Freedom and Justice Party may hold referendum on peace treaties with Israel, a country it refuses to recognise.
Nigerian Police Dismiss Islamist Group Ultimatum
Boko Haram threats against Christians in northern Nigeria dismissed by prime minister as 'empty'.
Iowa: First Test for Republican Presidential Candidates
Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Rick Santorum lead pack for 120,000 voters in Iowa caucuses.
Turkey Refuses to Apologise for Deadly Airstrike Against Kurds
Turkey agrees to pay compensation over botched airstrike but refuses to apologise for it.
Iran to Test Long-Range Missiles in Navy Drill
Strait of Hormuz standoff between Iran and US intensifies over sanctions row
2011 Remembered: Nude Blogger Aliaa Magda Elmahdy and the Arab Spring
The International Business Times UK story of 2011 revealed how the nude Egyptian blogger Aliaa Magda Elmahdy fused the Arab Spring and the rise of the protester to a singular effect.
Wackiest Prediction of 2012? Aisha Gaddafi to Take Refuge in Israel
The daughter of ousted Libyan dictator Mummar Gaddafi Aisha is seeking political asylum in Israel, according to a report on the Intelligence Online website.
Turkey Jet Attack on Kurd Region 'a Massacre'
Erdogan accused of being as bad as Syrian president Assad after 35 civilians die in Uludere.
Syria: Head of Arab League Observers General Mustafa al-Dabi Accused of 'Human Rights Abuses'
Syrian opposition members are urging the Arab League for the exclusion of General Mustafa al-Dabi as head of the delegation currently in the country to ensure President Assad's pledges to end the crackdown.
Syria: Protesters Killed as Arab League Monitors Visit
Arab League observers just yards from fatal shooting outside mosque as Syria death toll rises another 13.
Spanish King's Son-in-law Inaki Urdangarin on Corruption Charge
Inaki Urdangarin to appear in court over bribery scandal that threatens popularity of king.
Tony Blair Quizzed Over Kazakh President Adviser Role
Kazakh opposition urges former prime minister to step down as adviser to Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood 'will Protect Coptic Christians'
Egypt's popular Islamist movement commits itself to protecting victimised Christians as they prepare for Coptic Christmas.
Turkey Air Strike on Kurd Rebel Area Kills 35
Victims' identities disputed after air raid near Turkey's border with Iraq.
Afghanistan: Police Free Child Bride From Bathroom Prison
Afghan police officers have rescued a teenage girl who was beaten and locked up in a toilet for more than five months.
Jesus Was 'Born 25 December 2011' According to Italian Town
Jesus was born in Longarone, a small town in northern Italy, on 25 December 2011, according to a birth certificate issued on that day. It is not a Christmas hoax, but a move proposed by priest Father Gabriele Bernardi to educate sceptical youngsters.
Israelis Protest Against Ultra-Orthodox Zealots who Attack 'Immodest' Children [VIDEO]
Around 1,000 pro-democracy activists gathered in Israeli city of Beit Shemesh to rally against ultra-Orthodox Jewish zealots attempting to radicalise religious elements in the country and excluding women from public life.
Argentine President Kirchner Diagnosed with Cancer
Cristina Kirchner, third South American head of state with cancer, to undergo throat surgery.
Mubarak's Trial for Protest Deaths Resumes
Ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak trial reopens in Cairo after three-month break.
Egypt Bans Humiliating Virginity Tests in Military Prisons
Virginity tests in Egyptian military prisons banned after complaints by jailed activist Samira Ibrahim.
Syrian Army Withdrawal from Homs Branded a 'Show'
Human rights group dismisses Syrian troop withdrawal as scam to confuse Arab League.
Ethiopia Jails Swedish Journalists on Terror Charge
Reporters Martin Schibbye and Johan Persson caught with Ogaden rebel group sentenced to 11 years.
Briton Killed in Sri Lanka Tourist Resort
British tourist struck and stabbed and companion in intensive care 'after row with group of men'.
Syria Pulls Out Tanks from Homs as Monitors Arrive
Artillery barrage against Syria's third city winds down as Arab League observers enter country.
Nude Blogger Urges Muslim Women to Pose Without Veil
Egyptian blogger Aliaa Magda Elmahdy urges headscarf protest against Islamic extremism.
2011: Devastating Earthquake and Tsunami Hit Japan [PHOTOS]
A devastating 8.9. magnitude earthquake hit Japan in March, triggering a massive tsunami that swept cars, ships and buildings away along the northeast coast of the country.
Russia Snares Iranian Boarding Plane with Radiocative Isotope in Suitcase
An Iranian passenger who was carrying radioactive metal in his suitcase was stopped at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow after an alarm was triggered, Russia's customs agency reported.
Investigative Journalist Killed in Dagestan
The founder of the independent investigative newspaper Chernovik, which has been critical of government corruption, was killed in the southern Russian republic of Dagestan Thursday.
Playboy Playmate Elected MP for Vladimir Putin's Party
Russia's strongman Vladimir Putin has chosen a Playboy playmate to stand for his party in Duma, the Russian Parliament. Maria Kozhevnikova, 27, posed nude for the Russian edition of the magazine two years ago.
France Attacks Britain Over Credit Downgrade
French leaders lashed out against Britain calling for the UK to lose its AAA credit rating and claiming that London faced larger national debts, higher inflation and slower growth than Paris.
