Syria Civil War: Brahimi Condemns 'Unprecedented Horror' of Aleppo Killings
UN and Arab League special envoy Lakdhar Brahimi addresses a closed meeting of UN Security Council officials.
Ten Endangered Pygmy Elephants found Dead in Borneo
Elephants apparently poisoned in Gunung Rara Forest Reserve in Malaysia's Sabah state.
Britain on Flood Alert as Heavy Rains and 80mph Winds Batter Country
51 flood warnings and 203 alerts issued across UK in anticipation of further chaos.
Egypt Protests Continue Despite Mursi's Emergency and Curfew [PHOTOS]
Protests rock Port Said, Suez and Ismailia where curfew has been imposed.
Mali: French Forces Likely to Focus on Kidal after Seizing Timbuktu [VIDEO]
Kidal, base of al-Qaida-linked Ansar Dine, is last remaining stronghold of militants, and town has been under control of Tuareg rebels.
Israel Moves Iron Dome to Haifa over Syria Chemical Weapons Fears
Israel fears if Hezbollah seizes Syrian chemical weapons, they could be moved to Lebanon.
Iran to Ban Oil and Gas Exports to EU in 'Pre-Emptive Sanction'
Iran 'spurns' EU requests for Iran oil and gas as sanctions set to take effect.
Egypt Unrest: Mursi Orders Emergency Clampdown in Three Cities
Mohammed Mursi declares emergency in Port Said, Suez, and Ismailia vowing tougher action.
Brazil Nightclub Fire: Funerals Set to Take Place [STRIKING IMAGES]
Fire at Boate Kiss nightclub in Santa Maria kills 233 people, mostly youngsters aged between 16 and 20.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un Refuses to Back Down on Nuclear Test
Speculation rife about imminent nuclear test by North Korea after its recent threat to Seoul and the United States.
Egypt Protests Death Toll Rises to 41 Following Port Said Riots
Port Said riots leave 32 dead while violence breaks out in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez.
French and Malian Forces Recapture Islamist Stronghold Gao
Coordinated air and ground attacks by French forces kill a dozen Islamist rebels in key Malian town of Gao.
Iran Set to Unveil New Generation of Fighter Jet
Third of generation of unnamed jet to follow earlier combat aircraft Azarakhsh and Saeqeh.
North Korea Warns South Korea: Sanctions Equal War [VIDEO]
Pyongyang threatens 'physical counter-measures' if Seoul takes part in UN sanctions.
Egypt Uprising Anniversary: Dozens Hurt in Clashes [VIDEO + PHOTOS]
Thousands gathering in Tahrir Square to mark second anniversary of Hosni Mubarak's fall.
US Condemns North Korea over Latest Nuclear Threat
US says it is ready to deal with any provocation from North Korea as Pyongyang warns of third nuclear test.
Eritrea: The Coup that Never Was?
Eritrea-based journalist says reported bid to overthrow President Isaias Afwerki misinterpreted.
North Korea Braves UN Sanctions over Rocket Launch [VIDEO]
Pyongyang pledges to boost its arms programme and rules out any talks with Seoul.
Israel Election: Netanyahu Keeps Iran as Priority after Narrow Win [VIDEO]
Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud-Beitenu coalition secures a narrow lead winning 31 seats.
British Woman Lindsay Sandiford Gets Death Penalty in Bali Drug Trial
Sandiford, who claims she was set up, allegedly carried 4.8 kg of cocaine.
Eritrea Coup Attempt against President Isaias Afwerki Fails
State-run TV back on air after information ministry was besieged by rebel soldiers in Asmara.
Israel Election: Voting Begins as Netanyahu Tipped to Win [VIDEO]
Likud Party and Yisrael Beitenu alliance, which have a pre-poll pact, predicted to bag majority in Knesset.
Delhi Gang Rape: India's Supreme Court to Hear Suspect's Plea to Shift Trial
Suspect Mukesh, driver of bus on which girl was brutalised, says public anger in Delhi could influence verdict.
India Gang Rape: Nurse Abducted, Drugged, Raped and Thrown from Car
Woman battling for life after gang rape in Bathinda in India's Punjab state.
Algeria BP Siege: 25 Mutilated Bodies of Hostages Found [VIDEO]
Algerian authorities finding it difficult to identify bodies at In Amenas gas plant as death toll passes 80.
Glencoe Avalanche Kills Four Climbers [VIDEO]
Avalanche on Bidean nam Bian mountain in Scottish Highlands kills four from a group of six.
Kim Dotcom's Mega Website Attracts Thousands within Hours
Dotcom says Mega, successor to banned Megaupload, is as legitimate as Dropbox and Boxnet.
Algeria BP Siege: 'Five Terrorists Taken Alive'
Algerian army's operation results in killing of 32 militants and seven hostages, increasing death toll among captives to 23.
India: Man Files Complaint against Dog for Making Away with Money Bag
Part of amount retrieved, but rest of money and dog remain elusive.
Mali Conflict: Ground and Air Onslaught Make Islamists Retreat
Malian and French forces recapture key towns of Konna and Diabaly.
