Saudi Arabia: King Abdullah Names Defence Minister Prince Salman as Heir to Succeed Prince Nayef
Prince Salman is appointed Saudi Arabia's crown prince by King Abdullah after Nayef death
Moscow Sends Two Navy Ships to Syria to Protect Russians
Russia to deploy two naval vessels to Syrian port of Tartus to protect Russian citizens and its naval base there.
Yemen Army Chief General Salem Ali Qoton Killed by Al-Qaida Suicide Bomber in Aden
Commander of Yemen's offensive against al-Qaida killed when jihadist hurls himself on military vehicle.
Sinai Clashes Between Israeli Army and Militants Leave Three Dead
Two militants and an Israeli workman killed on the Sinai border with Egypt.
Traxys Rejects Anonymous Claims of 'Blood Trading' in Lead Ore and Coltan with DR Congo
European metals dealer hits back at the hacking collective and denies trading in materials from wartorn DR Congo.
Skype Calls in Ethiopia Risk 15-Year Jail Sentence
Ethiopia bans Skype, Google Talk and other Voice over IP services in tough crackdown on digital communications.
Nigeria's Christians 'Ready to Fight' Boko Haram as Fear of Civil War Grows
Christian groups in Nigeria ready to retaliate against Islamist terrorist sect Boko Haram after a series of attacks on churches.
Ex-IDF Soldier Andrey Pshenichnikov Arrested for Illegally Living in Palestinian Territories
Soviet-born former Israeli soldier arrested in refugee camp near Bethlehem on suspicion of being part of terrorist organisation.
'Forest Boy' Robin van Helsum Invented Fantasy to Begin a New Life
'Boy' who claimed he lived in woods for five years was invention to get through personal problems and start again, says friend.
'Forest Boy' Ray Revealed as Missing 20-year-old Dutch Man Robin van Helsum
"Forest boy", an English-speaking teenager that was found wandering into Berlin's city nine months ago, identified as Robin van Helsum, a 20-year-old from Holland
UK Supreme Court Rejects WikiLeaks' Julian Assange's Attempt to Reopen Extradition Case
Judges dismiss bid by Julian Assange to reopen extradition case, ending his last legal recourse in Britain.
German Police Crack down on Radical Salafi Islamists Accused of Anti-State Plot
1,000 German police officers raid dozens of buildings belonging to radical Salafi Islamists
Bahrain Convicts Nine Medics for Participating in Protests
Bahrain court sentences nine medics for role in pro-democracy protests, while acquitting nine others.
Obama Awards Israel's Shimon Peres, the 'Essence of Israel itself', with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Israeli president praised for building strong alliance between US and Israel as he receives US's highest civilian award.
Israel to Block Bid for Bethlehem Church of Nativity Listing as World Heritage Site in Palestine
Historic church among 36 sites to be debated for inclusion during the World Heritage committee meeting in Russia.
ArcelorMittal Hit by $25m Racial Discrimination Payout for New York Steelworker
Elijah Turley, an African-American Employee, in a steel plant in Buffalo, New York, awarded $25 million for damages after being called 'monkey' and 'boy'.
Golden Dawn: We will Throw Immigrants and Children out of Hospitals and Nurseries
Greek neo-Nazi party MP Ilias Panagiotaros threatens to cut rights of non-Greek residents with raids on hospitals and kindergartens.
Eric Cantona Joins Calls for Release of Jailed Palestinian Footballer Mahmoud Sarsak
French football legend and ex-Man United forward pledges support to prisoner who has been on hunger strike for 85 days.
Berlin: First Pictures of Ray, the 'Forest Boy', Released by German Police
Pictures of Ray or the "forest boy" released by Berlin police.
Kurdish to be Taught in Turkey's Public Schools for First Time
Recep Tayyip Erdogan ends decades of discrimination against Kurdish minority by allowing language to be taught to those who want it.
Israel's Knesset Discusses Armenian Genocide In Move Set To Anger Turkey
Israeli parliament opens debate over recognition of mass killing by Ottoman Turks during First World War.
Afghanistan Earthquake:100 Feared Dead [VIDEO]
Devastating earthquake in northern Afghanistan's Baghlan province leaves at least 100 people dead after triggering a massive landslide.
Russia: Tens Of Thousands March In Moscow To Send 'Putin To Jail' [VIDEO]
Russian opposition estimates 60,000-70,000 people gathered in Moscow's streets to stage first anti-Putin protest since his inauguration in May.
Anonymous Accuses Traxys of 'Blood Trading' in Lead Ore and Coltan with DR Congo
Anonymous claims metals trader Traxys ignoring its own guidelines not to buy from war zones as business in precious minerals goes on.
Golden Dawn's Ilias Kasidiaris Sues Women MPs He Assaulted on TV
Rena Dourou and Liana Kanelli face lawsuit for insults and Antenna TV charged with illegal detention by Greece neo-Nazi party spokesman after televised fracas.
Egypt: Former President Hosni Mubarak in 'Full Coma' [VIDEO]
Ousted Egyptian President Mubarak, 84, slips into total unconsciousness, while sons Gamal and Alaa allowed to sit by dying man's bed in prison hospital.
Montreal: Dozens Arrested and Beaten ahead of Formula One Grand Prix
Canadian police beat protesters who tried to disrupt Montreal Formula One Gran Prix to protest against tuition fees
Anti-Semitic and Pro-Hitler Graffiti Defaces Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum
Ultra-orthodox Haredi Jews accused by police of defacing the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem.
OpColtan: Anonymous Hacktivists Leak Data from Intel against Mining in DR Congo
Anonymous dumps personal information from Intel website in protest against its mining activities in Congo.
Japanese Tsunami Floating Dock Washes Ashore on Oregon Beach 5,000 Miles away
Floating dock from Japan's devastating 2011 tsunami poses threat to ecosystem
