Egypt's Judiciary to Boycott President Mursi's Referendum
President Mursi calls for fresh dialogue as opposition forces brace for 'final warning' rally.
John McAfee Captured at Belize-Mexico Border, Says Official Blog
John McAfee, the 67-year-old anti-virus software pioneer, has reportedly been arrested after several weeks on the run.
Explosions and Gunfire Rock US Base in Afghanistan
Taliban militants claim responsibility for the attack on the joint US-Afghan air base in Jalalabad.
Egypt: Mursi Announces Referendum Date after Brotherhood Rally
Egyptian President Mohammed Mursi has announced that a referendum on the draft constitution will be held by mid-December.
North Korea to Launch Rocket in December
Pyongyang says a long-range rocket may be launched at any time between 10 and 22 December.
Israel's Bid to Expand Settlements in Jerusalem Draws Flak from US
The US restrains itself from supporting Israel in its housing move in Jerusalem and West Bank.
Anti-Mursi Protests in Tahrir Square Intensify Ahead of Brotherhood's Rally
Muslim Brotherhood changes its rally venue to near Cairo University in an apparent move to avoid clashes between the supporters and opponents of Mohammed Mursi.
Ukip Surges and Tories Battered in By-Elections [VIDEO]
Labour candidates win all three by-election seats while Ukip finishes second in Middlesbrough and Rotherham.
Anonymous Threatens to Take on Egypt's Mursi over Decree [VIDEO]
Online hackivists threaten to take on Egyptian president over 'pharoah' decree which grants him sweeping new powers.
US and Israel Dismayed As UN Votes to Recognise State of Palestine
General Assembly votes to grant Palestine non-member observer state status by 138 votes to 9.
Boris Johnson Ridicules 'Eccentric' French Minister for Snubbing ArcelorMittal
Johnson mocks industry minister Arnaud Montenbourg - and says Indian firms would be more welcome in UK than France.
Thai Premier Yingluck Shinawatra Survives No-Confidence Vote
Thailand's first female first minister was accused of corruption over rice-pledging scheme and food relief.
Egypt: 200,000 Gather in Tahrir Square to Condemn President Mohammed Mursi Powers Grab [VIDEO + PHOTOS]
Protesters want end to Mursi regime but Muslim Brotherhood maintains support for president's latest decree.
South Korea Prepares for Rocket Launch into Space
North Korea may take advantage of Naro-1 launch to pursue its own programme.
Experts Exhume Body of Palestinian Leader Yasser Arafat [VIDEO]
International scientists collect samples from Yasser Arafat's remains to determine exact cause of death.
Egypt's Mursi Stands Firm over Decree as Opposition Prepares for Mass Protests
Muslim Brotherhood calls off its rally as opposition forces plan to occupy Cairo's Tahrir Square.
Israel Successfully Test-Fires Magic Wand, Successor to Iron Dome Interceptor [VIDEO]
$1m interceptor defence system expected to be fully operational in 2014.
Catalonia Chooses Pro-Independence Parties but Snubs Artur Mas
Ruling Convergence and Union brought down to 50 seats from 62 in the 13-seat assembly.
Egypt's Media Follows Judiciary, Threatens Strike over Mursi's Decree
While Mursi plans to hold talks with senior judges over the constitutional declaration, Egypt's journalists threaten to go on a strike.
Catalonia Polls Boost Pro-Independence Parties
Pro-independence parties likely to gain majority in the 135-seat assembly.
Falling Tree Kills Woman in Devon as Britain Braces for Heavy Rain
Woman succumbs to fatal injuries in hospital.
Egypt's Judges Set for Nationwide Strike over Mursi Decree
The Judges Club in Egypt has been backed by opposition political parties in calling for a nationwide strike.
UKIP Couple Loses Foster Children over Politics
UKIP is furious over the incident while the Labour-backed council is standing firm.
Singapore is World's Least Emotional Country, Says Poll
Adults in Singapore are the least likely to express their emotions, while people in the Philippines are the world's most emotional.
Hezbollah Leader Mocks Netanyahu over Israeli 'Failure' at Gaza
The leader of the Lebanon-based Islamic militant group says Israel failed to overcome the Palestinian resistance.
Egypt Protests Intensify over Mursi's New Decree [PHOTOS]
Egyptian President Mohammad Mursi defends his sweeping powers as necessary to lead the country in the path of freedom and democracy.
Pakistan Plans to Curb Late-Night Phone Calls to Prevent 'Youth Vulgarity'
Key lawmaker says late-night conversations between young men and women promote vulgarity - but mobile phone companies appeal.
Saudi Arabia Introduces SMS Tracking to Keep Women in 'State of Slavery'
Men will receive text message alert whenever any of their wives try to leave the country.
Energy Bills in Households Likely to Soar over Green Power Plans
Government's Energy Bill plans to allow energy firms to levy consumers £7.6 bn a year from £2.35 bn towards green power.
Egypt: 'New Pharaoh' Mohammed Mursi Claims Raft of Autocratic Powers
Mursi's new declaration says president's decisions, declarations and laws are final and cannot be overturned.




