Russia: Teachers Banned from Wearing Mini-Skirts and Revealing Tops
Moral code will prohibit teachers from wearing short skirts, low-cut tops and excessive make-up.
Syria Civil War: Uprising Will Be Crushed With Iron Fist, Says Assad
Syrian president rules out political solution and says only force will work.
US Diplomatic Missions to Remain Shut over Terror Threat
Madagascar, Burundi, Rwanda and Mauritius embassies also shut, besides British mission in Sana'a.
Iran's Rohani to Cement Ties with North Korea, Syria and Latin America
Rohani and North Korea accuse US of seeking excuses for confrontation.
North Korea Cuts Short Army Manoeuvres to Redeploy Troops for Flood Relief
Pyongyang diverts troops from summer military exercise to flood relief projects.
Mugabe Win in Zimbabwe Election Raises Fear of Violence
Mugabe's opponent Morgan Tsvangirai rejects result and calls for mass protests, while US and UK say vote was flawed.
Islamic Smartphone Promises Direct Line to Creator [VIDEO]
Peace Mobile is brainchild of television evangelist Zakir Naik from Mumbai.
Britons in Yemen Told to Leave as Embassy Shuts Down over Al-Qaida Threat
Britain to close its embassy in Yemeni capital over unspecified terror threat.
GCHQ 'Acquired' Customer Details from BT and Vodafone
Telecom giants BT and Vodafone reportedly gave GCHQ customer phone call details and emails as part of Tempora programme.
Iran's Rohani Calls Israel an 'Old Wound' That Needs to Be Removed
Iran's president-elect Hassan Rohani heaps scorn on Israel marking International Quds Day.
US to Shut Diplomatic Missions across Middle East Following 'al-Qaida Terror Threat'
Missions in Baghdad, Cairo, Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv to close after al-Qaida threat.
US Says Russia Faces 'Serious Repercussions' for Edward Snowden Asylum
John McCain says US needs to 'fundamentally rethink relationship with Russia', while White House spokesperson says Obama's Moscow trip is in jeopardy.
Shiite-Sunni Conflict: Al-Qaida's al-Zawahiri Pours Scorn on Hezbollah's Nasrallah over Syria Intervention
Zawahiri, leader of Sunni militant outfit al-Qaida, raps Iran and Hezbollah over Syria conflict.
Iran Activates 5,000 New Centrifuges as Part of Nuclear Program - Ahmadinejad
New centrifuges add to 12,000 already running at Iran's nuclear facilities.
Mugabe Favourite as Zimbabwe Heads to Presidential Polls
Zimbabwe is heading to presidential polls with incumbent president, Robert Mugabe, aged 89, confident of extending his 33-year rule.
Feminists in Georgia to Hold Anti-Virginity Rally
Campaigners to protest against virginity tests in strongly Christian country.
Taliban Militants Free 240 Inmates in Pakistan Jailbreak
Heavily armed insurgents attack DI Khan Central Jail in northwestern Pakistan.
Series of Blasts Rock Propane Plant in Florida [VIDEO]
Many injured and 10 people remain unaccounted for following explosions at Blue Rhino gas plant in Florida.
Scores of Leaders to Attend Rohani's Presidential Inauguration in Iran
Leaders from North Korea, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Syria to attend.
US-Backed Israel-Palestine Peace Talks to Resume in Washington [VIDEO]
Senior aides of Benjamin Netanyahu and Mahmoud Abbas to participate in talks.
37 Killed As Coach Crashes in Southern Italy [VIDEO]
Pilgrimage coach plunges 30 metres off viaduct near town of Avellino.
China to Boost Military Vigilance after Japan Unveils Defence Plan
Chinese move follows Japan report which suggests pre-emptive strike capability.
Libya Riots Set Free Nearly 1,200 Jail Inmates in Benghazi
Over 1,000 prisoners escape during riots following death of top politician.
Egypt Bloodshed Sparks Global Condemnation
US urges Egypt to step back from the brink as UN chief Ban Ki-moon joins chorus of criticism.
North Korea Celebrates 60 Years Since End of Korean War With Giant Military Parade [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
Kim Jong-un flexes his military muscle at huge military parade in Pyongyang.
Protesters Killed as Violence Erupts Across Egypt [PHOTOS]
Powerful Egyptian army cracks down on Morsi's supporters in Cairo and Alexandria sparking widespread violence.
US 'Aiming to Convert Lightning and Thunder into Deadly Weapons'
Report speculates CIA funding research project aimed at controlling global climate.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un Makes Rare Public Appearance
Foreign journalists get surprise glimpse of Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang ahead of military parade.
Spain Train Crash: Driver Had Bragged about his Speed
Spanish officials believe train running at twice the speed limit before derailment.
Kremlin Tight-Lipped over Vladimir Putin's Iran Nuclear Talks Visit
Reports suggest Putin will visit Iran shortly after Hassan Rohan's inauguration as president.
