China Anti-Censorship Protest: Arrests, Deals and Resignations over Southern Weekly Strike
Dai Zigeng, editor of Southern Weekly's sister publication The Beijing News, resigned in protest against Chinese party censorship.
Silvio Berlusconi Blames Feminist, Communist Judges for €200,000-a-Day Divorce Settlement
Bunga-bunga accused says judges hounding him after huge payout in Veronica Lario divorce.
Middle East Storms: Snow and Rain Hit Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Israel [SLIDESHOW]
Women die in West Bank floods and Syrian refugees struggle in wrecked camps in Jordan and Lebanon.
Japanese Police Arrest Cat in Hunt for Tokyo Hacker 'Terrorist'
Officers believe collar of cat found on Tokyo island contains code to iesys.exe virus.
Human Rights, Homophobia and Anti-Semitism Troubles for Obama's new US Security Team
Questions remain over appointment of Chuck Hagel and John Brennan to senior defence and CIA positions.
Was Kate Middleton Designer Vittorio Missoni Kidnapped in Venezuela?
Family believes plane disappeared off Los Roques, Venezuela, could have been hijacked.
Australia Bushfires: Sydney in Danger as Tasmania Burns [PHOTOS]
Australian PM Julia Gillard visited Tasmania while temperatures in NSW are expected to hit 43C
Silvio Berlusconi's Twitter Troubles: Fake Followers and Insult Tweets
Italy's former PM Silvio Berlusconi will serve as economy minister if coalition with Northern League wins elections.
Delhi Gang Rape Victim 'Guilty as her Rapists', Declares Guru Asaram Bapu
Indian self-styled guru Asaram Bapu opposes stricter anti-rape laws.
US House of Representatives Approves Controversial $9.7bn Aid Package to Superstorm Sandy Victims
US House speaker John Boehner cancelled earlier vote to please Republican hard-right, triggering bipartisan outrage
Silicon Valley's Agilent Technology Probes $3bn Gigolo Blackmail Claim in China
Executive with Chinese oil giant 'blackmailed into pushing for contract to go to Silicon Valley instruments firm'.
China's Southern Weekly Journalists Stand Up Against “Raping” Party Censorship
China’s Guangdong province local party propaganda chief Tuo Zhen allegedly dramatically changed the sense of a new year editorial.
No more Rolls Royces, Red Carpets or Booze Binges: China Launches 2013 Extravagance Diet for Party Officials
Xi Jinping launches anti-decadence measures to win back favour of Chinese people.
Vladimir Putin Gets Honourable Mention as Corrupt Person of the Year 2012
Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project top award won by Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev.
AC Milan Abandons Match after Ex-Tottenham Star Racially Abused by Fans [VIDEO]
AC Milan player Kevin Prince Boateng targeted by fourth-tier Pro Patria fans in Busto Arsizio, near Milan.
Sandy Hook Massacre: Children Return to 'Safest School in US'
Tighter security measures greet pupils returning to school where gunman Adam Lanza killed 26.
I Was Adolf Hitler's Jewish Neighbour
Edgar Feuchtwanger describes life over the road from future Nazi dictator in run-up to Third Reich.
Delhi Gang Rape Victim Fought for Her Life Biting Attackers
23-year-old Delhi woman bit three of her attackers, while fighting to escape from her ordeal, according to charge sheet seen by The Express of India.
Venezuela: Bus Driver and Army Officer Vie for Chavez Hot Seat
Nicolas Maduro and Diosdado Cabello favourites to take over if Venezuelan president health worsens.
Egyptian TV Satirist Bassem Youssef Investigated for President Mohammed Mursi Mockery
Star mocks Mursi's use of word 'love' while holding pillow depicting president's face on his TV show Al Bernameg.
Big Brother in the Vatican: Holy See Denies Tracking Employees after Vatileaks
Vatican said to have created ID cards to monitor staff after leak by former papal butler Paolo Gabriele.
New Year's Eve 2012: Myanmar Celebrates First Public Countdown
Burma President Thein Sein allows public gathering to salute 2013 as junta restrictions ease.
H1N1 Outbreak: Swine Flu Kills Nine in Palestine
Deputy health minister Asad Ramlawi says hundreds infected by virus that triggered global panic in 2009.
New Year's Eve 2012: Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong Celebrate 2013 [PHOTOS]
First fireworks explode in skies of Australia, New Zealand and East Asia to celebrate New Year.
New Delhi Gang Rape: Google Joins India's Grief over Woman's Death
New Year's Eve celebrations called off across India to mourn 23-year-old gang rape victim.
Berlusconi, Monti and Bersani: Italian Elections Grow Sour as Parties reshuffle around 'the Professor'
Italy’s PM Mario Monti has launched his political formation: Monti’s Agenda for Italy.
New Year's Eve: New York, Paris, Reykyavik and Lagos Top Brit Getaway Destinations [SLIDESHOW]
Some of world's greatest cities are among British favourites to see in 2013/
Pool-Peeing Safe as Scientists Approve Michael Phelps’ Method of Relief
Sense About Science (SAS) experts challenge celebrities' scientific assertions but back Olympic swimmer.
US Evacuates Central African Republic Embassy as Rebels Approach Bangui
Move follows UN ordering non-essential staff out over fears Seleka Coalition about to take CAR’s capital.
Silvio Berlusconi Pays Ex-Wife Veronica Lario €100,000 a Day in Divorce Deal
Italy's former PM Silvio Berlusconi keeps hold of his business empire and mansion.
