Venezuela Likely to Delay Hugo Chavez's Swearing-in Ceremony
Vice President Nicolas Maduro rules out opposition calls for re-election.
Delhi Gang Rape: Jail Authorities Fear Suspects may 'Commit Suicide' [VIDEO]
The Delhi gang-rape suspects, now lodged in jail, have stopped talking to others and among themselves, say jail officials.
Delhi Gang Rape: Victim 'Tried to Save Me', Says Male Friend
Delhi gang rape victim's friend reveals critical details of the dreadful gang rape incident.
Delhi Gang Rape: 600 Guitarists Play John Lennon's Imagine in Tribute to Victim
Organisers had hoped for world record with mass rendition of 1971 classic in Darjeeling.
Syria Civil War: Powerful Car Bomb Strikes a Damascus Petrol Station Killing 11 [PHOTOS]
Explosion takes place in Alwaite-majority Damascus neighbourhood.
Delhi Gang Rape Case Stirs up a Hornet's Nest
The brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old girl in New Delhi has opened a can of worms for the Indian government
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Fighting 'Severe' Lung Infection
Vice-president rules out transition in Venezuela as speculations grow on Chavez's health condition.
Egypt: Israel Will Cease to Exist Within 10 Years Claims Muslim Brotherhood Deputy
Essam el-Erian pours scorn on viability of Israel and predicts its demise.
Ivory Coast Mourns Stampede Victims [PHOTOS]
President Ouattara visits injured victims of New Year's stampede which left 61 dead.
Iran Warns Off Foreign Forces 'Spying on' Strait of Hormuz Naval Drill [VIDEO]
Iran says the naval drill is meant to show its defence capability to protect the country's maritime borders.
Hillary Clinton Being Treated to Remove Clot Behind Right Ear
Clinton said to be in good spirits and likely to make full recovery soon.
Iranian Navy Successfully Test-Fires Missiles at Strait of Hormuz
Sanctions-hit Iran demonstrates its naval strength.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un Calls for Better Ties with Seoul
Kim Jong-un's New Year speech first in 19 years by a North Korean leader.
New Year 2013: Electrifying Fireworks across World [PHOTOS/VIDEOS]
Spectacular fireworks watched by millions mark new year celebrations.
Al-Qaida Places Bounty on US Ambassador in Yemen
Yemeni branch of al-Qaida promises 3 kg gold to anyone who kills US ambassador.
French Weekly to Issue Comic Biography of Mohammed
Satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo to issue Mohammed comic book.
Hillary Clinton Admitted to New York Hospital with Blood Clot
Clot caused by concussion sustained after faint-induced fall earlier this month.
US Plane Stranded in Iran as Oil Struck Under Airport Runway
Small commercial plane forced to make emergency landing nearly three weeks ago.
Taliban Execute 21 Police Officers in Pakistan's Peshawar
Paramilitary force men blindfolded, lined up and shot execution style.
Former US President George H W Bush's Condition Improves
Bush moved out of intensive care but continues to undergo treatment.
Delhi Gang Rape: Thousands Mourn Victim's Death [STRIKING IMAGES]
Grief and shock pour on to the streets of Delhi after rape victim dies.
Olympics and Paralympics Stars Top Queen's New Year Honours List
Bradley Wiggins, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis and Andy Murray among sports stars honoured by the Queen.
Hackers Steal Personal Details of 36,000 People with US Army Connections
Names, dates of birth, social security numbers, addresses and salary details stolen.
Iran to Test-Fire New 'Thunder' Missile at Naval War Games
Ra'd, a surface-to-air missile, can take down medium-range airborne targets.
New Delhi Under Heavy Security Following Death of Gang Rape Victim
Despite a clampdown by authorities, protesters determined to stage rallies.
Syrian President Assad 'Sought' Asylum with Venezuela
Venezuelan officials tell Turkish daily about Assad's letter seeking asylum.
Japan's New PM Shinzo Abe Assumes Office Amid Tensions with China
Abe says he will form stable government with seasoned hands in his cabinet.
Afghanistan: Deadly Taliban Suicide Attack Targets US Base
Blast at entrance to CIA office in Khost kills three civilians.
Christmas Celebrations: Best Pictures From Across the World
Pope Benedict XVI calls for ending bloodshed in Syria.
Egypt Endorses Islamist Constitution Drafted by Mursi
Stage now shifts to parliamentary elections in about two months where another confrontation between Muslim hardliners and liberals is on cards.
