Bin Laden, Berlusconi and BlackBerry: How the Mighty Have Fallen in 2011
It has been a bad, humiliating year for dictators, major company brands, American politicians and media mogul. Looking back at 2011, it is easy to trace a pattern from Berlusconi to Jon Corzine without fears to be misunderstood.
Egyptian Blogger El Fattah to Stay in Prison As 27 Maspero Suspects Released
Egyptian Blogger Alaa Abd El Fattah is set to stay in prison and will be tried by a civilian court for his involvement in the Maspero massacre, while other 27 people were released Thursday morning for the same case, according to reports.
Palestinians Call for Release of Razan Ghazzawi, Syrian-American Blogger
A group of Palestinian bloggers and activists has issued a statement in support of Syrian-American blogger Razan Ghazzawi, who was arrested on Dec. 4 by Syrian authorities and now faces up to 15 years in jail.
China Blocks Internet Searches on Rebellious Village
China's internet censors have blocked searches linked to an ongoing protest in the village of Wukan in Guandong province, the BBC reports.
U.S. Troops Leave Iraq with 'Great Pride'
The U.S. military flag in Baghdad was formally cased Wednesday, marking the historic end of the American campaign in Iraq nine years after the invasion.
Time Magazine Names 'The Protester' as 2011 Person of the Year
Time has named The Protester as Person of the Year for 2011 during NBC's TODAY show.
The Far Right Link Between Norwegian Killer Breivik and Florence Gunman Casseri
Florence far-right gunman Gianluca Casseri, who shot dead two Africans Tuesday, and Norwegian mass killer Anders Behring Breivik may have more in common than expected, experts on far-right movements point out.
Plot to Attack Jews of Rome: Five Neo-Fascists Arrested
Five members of the neo-fascist organisation "Militia" were planning to start "a revolutionary war" against Roman Jews and leading politicians.
Berlusconi Allies Linked to Florence Killer Gianluca Casseri's Far-Right Group
Italy's far-right Casa Pound movement, whose member Gianluca Casseri shot dead two African street vendors in Florence Tuesday, has allegedly managed to infiltrate the Italian Parliament, according to the anti-fascist Searchlight magazine.
Florence Shooting: The Neo-Nazi Who Murdered Two African Street Traders
Gianluca Casseri, the 50-year old gunman who shot dead two Senegalese street-vendor in Florence, was described as a solitary, depressed man by friends who belonged to far-right Casa Pound movement.
Florence Shooting: Two Africans Killed by Far-Right Extremist
Two African street vendors were shot dead on Tuesday in Piazza Dalmazia in central Florence.
The Pizza Hut Connection: Hezbollah Reveals 10 Undercover CIA Officers
Hezbollah has revealed the names of 10 people who have been working undercover for the Central Intelligence Agency at the American Embassy in Beirut.
Sinatra-Loving Sultan Crowned Monarch in Malaysia
Malaysia has welcomed Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah as its new king in a pompous nationally televised ceremony attended by hundreds of dignitaries.
Razan Ghazzawi, Syrian-American Blogger, Faces 15 Years in Jail
Razan Ghazzawi, an outspoken critic of the Assad regime, was detained by Syrian authorities on her way to a conference on media freedom in Amman.
Tunisia: Human Rights Activist Elected President
A long-serving human rights activist has become President of Tunisia in the first democratic election since the country's revolution in January.
British Woman, 62, Fined £76,000 for Speeding in Italy
A British woman has been fined 90,000 euros, around £76,000, after she was traced by Italian police.
Turkey's PM Blames Middle East 'Dictators' for Bloodshed in Region
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan claimed "dictators" were to blame for bloodshed in the Middle East and urged the international community to intervene to help find a peaceful solution to ongoing conflict in the region.
Syria: Local Elections Held Despite Continued Bloodshed
Syria is holding local elections despite continuing clashes between protesters and the regime of President Bashar al Assad.
Put Some 'Bunga Bunga' in Your Stocking: 10 Italian Gifts for Christmas
Mamma mia, Christmas is approaching! Our guide gives you 10 of the best Italian gift ideas for your friends and family.
Suspect Arrested in German neo-Nazi Probe
German authorities have arrested a man suspected of involvement in a neo-Nazi cell discovered last month.
'Femen' Stage Naked Protest Against Putin in Moscow [PHOTOS]
Ukraine's female feminist group Femen group have staged another bare-breasted protest, this time at Moscow's symbol of religious revival, Christ the the Saviour Cathedral, just a stone's throw from the Kremlin.
Russia: Thousands to Challenge Putin in Moscow Mass Protest
Moscow is poised to host the biggest rally of its recent history as tens of thousands of Russians are expected to protest against the parliamentary election's results.
Kabila Re-Elected President of DR Congo
Joseph Kabila Kabange has been re-elected President of the Democratic Republic of Congo with 48 per cent of votes, according to the electoral commission. The main opposition candidate, Etienne Tshisekedi, achieved 32 per cent of votes.
Spanish Royal Family Mirred in Fraud Scandal
Two members of the Spain's People Party's government allegedly helped the king's son-in-law Inaki Urdangarin in his fraud activities according to an on-going investigation which is threatening the royal family's popularity.
Iran Parades Downed U.S. Drone [VIDEO]
Iran state TV has broadcast a video of an alleged U.S. drone that crashed earlier this week and was seized by authorities in the Islamic Republic.
Congo Delays Election Results Again
For the second time this week, Congo's authorities have postponed announcing the results of the country's presidential election amid rising tension in the central African state.
Anonymous Controversies: The Hacktivist Collective Goes Global
From a hacktivist collective to a global political movement, Anonymous has dominated every cyber-crime related debate of this year, changing forever the face of online activism. But the collective has also stirred a controversy for its radical methods in South America, where it declared war against the drug cartels that dominate the region. Not to men...
Call to Ban Yemen Child Marriages
Human Rights Watch has called on Yemen's government to ban child marriages, claiming it threatens girls' access to education, harms their health and keeps them second-class citizens.
Iran Jails Highest Number of Journalists
Iran jails the most journalists across the world with 42 currently behind bars, according to a special report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
Honduras Radio Reporter Paz Villalobos Shot Dead
A female reporter has been killed in Honduras' capital Tegucigalpa on her way to work by two unknown motorcycle gunmen, the International Press Institute (IPI) reports.
