Protests Greet La Scala Gala Night in Milan [SLIDESHOW]
The annual La Scala opera and ballet season is poised to begin at Theatre La Scala in Milan.
Nude 'revolutionary' calendar homage to Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, the naked blogger
Slut Walk co-founder Sonya JF Barnett and comedian Shabana Rehman are among the people who agreed to pose nude for a calendar in support of Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, the Egyptian blogger who triggered controversy across the Arab World last month for posting nude pictures of herself on Twitter to protest against Islamic sexism in her country.
Congo Tense as Presidential Results Delayed
The results of Democratic Republic of Congo's presidential election have been delayed amid fears that new violence could erupt in the country.
Godfather of Camorra Mafia Michele Zagaria Captured in Naples
Fugitive Camorra crime boss Michele Zagaria has been captured by police forces in Naples, Italian newspaper reported.
Moscow: Anti-Putin Protesters Defy Ban, Clash With Police
Russian protesters who took the streets to protest against alleged election fraud at Sunday's parliamentary election have defied a ban on unapproved rallies and gathered in Moscow city centre.
Yemeni Woman Killed by Sniper During Anti-Saleh Protest
A Yemeni woman was killed during a protest march against President Ali Abdullah Saleh, despite tanks and armoured vehicles having withdrawn under a ceasefire deal, witnesses said.
Putin, Shaken by Protest Rally, Deploys Troops in Moscow
The Russian government has sent police and interior ministry troops in Moscow after thousands of protesters took the streets Monday night accusing Putin's party of electoral fraud.
Anti-Putin Protests: A New Russian Revolution? [PHOTOS]
In unprecedented scenes, thousands of young Russians gathered in the streets Monday night, accusing Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's party of manipulating this weekend's parliamentary election.
Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, Nude Activism and the Arab Spring [SLIDESHOW]
The case of a Tunisian actress who posed semi-nude for a local magazine has underlined a growing trend in the Arab world for activists to use their bodies as part of a political or social protest.
Anonymous Wages Cyber War in South America
While this year will be remembered as the year of the hacktivist, it was in South America that cyber activists sprang up to protest against human rights violations, corruption and restrictions on internet freedoms.
Italian Minister Weeps over Austerity Package [VIDEO]
Italian welfare minister Elsa Fornero broke down in tears at the weekend as she anounced pension reforms as part of the country's new austerity measures.
Prominent American-Syrian Blogger Razan Ghazzawi Arrested
A prominent American-Syrian blogger and activist was arrested at the weekend while she was crossing the Jordanian-Syrian border.
Exiled Rwandan Journalist Murdered in Uganda
A leading Rwandan journalist and editor was gunned down in Kampala, where he was living as a political refuge.
Twelfth Tibetan Monk Immolates Himself in Protest against Chinese Rule
The twelfth Tibetan monk this year has set himself on fire - this time in the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Mayan 2012 Doomsday Prophecy Lost in Translation
Experts have warned that a Mayan prophecy predicting the world will end on 21 December, 2012 may be just an error in translation.
Italian TV Bans the Word 'Condom' on World AIDS Day
Italian public broadcasting service RAI banned use of the word profilattico, or condom, on World AIDS Day, Italian newspapers reported.
Nando's Pull Controverisal Mugabe Ad campaign after Backlash
Chicken fast-food chain Nando's has pulled the controversial television ad that teased Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's president, following an angry backlash in his home country.
Italy 'More Corrupt than Cuba and Kuwait'
Italy is the most corrupt country in the eurozone, along with Greece, and has scored less than Cuba, Saudi Arabia and Ghana in the 2011 Corruption Perception Index, compiled by German-based NGO Transparency International.
Report: Iran Plotted Attacks on U.S.Military Bases in Germany
Iran planned to attack U.S. military bases on German soil in the event of a strike by the Esdt against the Islamic Republic's suspected nuclear bomb installations , Bild newspaper reported.
Mark Zuckerberg has Deleted Facebook and Killed Himself...in New Spoof [VIDEO]
What would happen if Mark Zuckerberg suddenly decides to delete Facebook and kill himself? Would our society plunge into chaos? A new parody explores this sci-fi possibility.
Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, Egypt's Nude Blogger, Hiding in Fear for Her Life
Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, the Egyptian blogger who stirred a controversy last month by posting pictures of herself naked on Twitter in protest against Islamism, had dismissed rumours that she was beaten up in Tahrir Square, and said she is hiding in fear for her life.
Unseen Pictures of Mussolini's Corpse [GRAPHIC IMAGES]
A documentary about Italy's ruthless dictator Benito Mussolini will show unseen images of the tyrant's corpse.
Iceland Recognises Palestine as Independent State
Iceland achieved a historic first by recognising Palestinian statehood.
Syrian Gunman Killed in Istanbul after Wounding Two
The shooter that opened fire in central Istanbul wounding two people has been killed by security forces, according to Turkish newspapers.
Turkey Imposes Economic Sanctions on Syria
Turkey will impose a series of economic sanctions against Syria due to its military clampdown on the insurgent population Wednesday morning, according to the Turkish Foreign Minister.
Michael Jackson's Doctor Sentenced to Four Years in Jail
Michael Jackson's physician Conrad Murray was sentenced to four years in prison without probation on Tuesday for involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death.
Radical Christian Sect Praying for George Michael's death
A radical Christian group named Christian for a Moral America has called on his followers to pray for the death of pop-star George Michael, who has been hospitalised in Austria for pneumonia, the Huffington Post reports.
Documentary Shows Shocking Unseen Images of Mussolini's Corpse [VIDEO]
A documentary about Italian dictator Benito Mussolini will show unreleased, shocking images of the tyrant's corpse.
Benetton Unhate 'Kissing' Campaign Hits Tel Aviv
Benetton has unfolded a massive billboard ad showing a photo montage of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu smacking a kiss to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Tel Aviv.
Norwegian Mass Killer Anders Behring Breivik 'Insane' at the Time of His Attacks
Norweign psychiatrists have found that gunman Anders Behring Breivik was insane.
