Clashes between Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims erupt in tit-for-tat arson attacks and targeted killings in western Myanmar.
Offices of Golden Dawn party attacked by arsonists in wake of murder of young Iraqi man.
Syria's president Bashar Al-Assad Assad has agreed to resign, Russian Deputy FM Bogdanov told Saudi paper Al-Wattan
Aleppo footage allegedly shows rebels throwing pro-Assad workers from top of building to cheering onlookers below.
Turkish troops move in to rescue Republican People's Party politician snatched by Kurd guerrillas.
Heads of Muslim countries invited to Mecca 'solidarity summit' to discuss persecution of Rohingya minority.
Racist motive assumed in street murder by five men on motorbikes after earlier claims of assaults on Romanian and Moroccan men.
Two Roma camps closed in Lille following similar crackdowns in Paris and Lyon.
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation urged to see for itself how Muslims are treated in restive Rakhine state.
Madonna tells fans to show the love for gay community but some LGBT activists not convinced.
PM Riyad HIjab planned his defection from the regime two months ago, when Assad appointed him prime minister.
US denies allegations that Myanmar authorities involved in ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslim community.
Police van windshield broken following attack by 20 far-right activists in Piraeus harbour.
Senior politician dismisses Madonna's criticism of Pussy Riot blasphemy 'show trial' while she tours Russia as a lecture on morality.
President moves quickly to replace outgoing premier, while China and Russia sign up for Iranian peace summit.
Controversial practice of forcing chicken eggs into suspected homosexuals brings disciplinary action threat by doctors' watchdog.
Crackdown on illegal migrants, which will see at least 1,500 kicked out of Greece, violates international law, says human rights charity.
Anonymous attacks website of Alex Schwazer, who was excluded from London 2012 Olympics for testing positive for performance-enhancer EPO.
Iran appeals for help in rescuing hostages from rebel hands - and pledges to help Assad overcome Free Syrian Army.
In first TV appearance in weeks Syrian president tells Iran's security chief of determination to purge opposition.
Attempted self-immolations claim life of woman who dies with hands clasped in prayer but monk in separate protest survives.
Riyadh cabinet condemns 'brutal attacks' after reports of 80 dead in sectarian conflict.
Punks condemned for 'religious hatred and enmity' as Madonna wades in to support 'political art'.
Syrian rebels threaten to kill remaining 45 Iranian hostages if Assad forces continue attack.
Around 6,000 illegal immigrants detained over the weekend in Greece
Deadly pre-dawn raid on Akouedo army base follows assault on police station checkpoint in Yopougon.
Syria's Prime Minister Riyad Hijab abandons Assad regime as bomb blast rips through Syrian state TV in Damascus.
Anti-nuclear activists force shutdown of Oak Ridge uranium storage depot in Tennessee after cutting through four fences.
Defence lawyers accuse Russian president of making gesture to keep business healthy with the West.
PKK offensive follows attack by government troops on rebel outposts, using warplanes and helicopters.