Kim Jong-un Takes Title of Marshal, North Korean Army's Highest Rank [VIDEO]
Hermit state's recently installed dictator gains full control of army after military reshuffle and removal of vice-marshal Ri Yong-ho.
Syria Civil War: Rebels Surge Damascus, Regime Plays Down Insurgency
Clashes between Syrian rebels and the government forces continue in the capital.
Libya: Liberals Beat Islamists in Polls, but no Majority [VIDEO]
Balance of power rests with independents and smaller parties following first free elections in post-Gaddafi era.
London 2012 Olympics: Conflicting Reports Emerge about G4S Security Fiasco
While G4S realised the staff shortfall only recently, the home office was reportedly warned ten months ago.
US Deploys Fleet of Submarines in the Persian Gulf
American naval forces are deploying dozens of unmanned war submarines in the Persian Gulf
Hama Massacre: 220 Slaughtered by Assad Forces in Village of Tremseh [GRAPHIC VIDEO]
After bombing the region from helicopters, Syrian forces reportedly carried out execution-style killings slaughtering women and children.
Libya to Hold Historic Free Election, First in 60 Years
Incidents of violence have been reported in the eastern city of Benghazi which poses a threat to the electoral process.
First All 'Niqab-Clad' Women TV Channel to Debut in Egypt During Ramadan
Men will not be allowed to manage, appear or even participate in the phone-in programmes in the soon-to-be-launched television channel 'Mariya'.
Al-Qaida Joins Anti-Assad Uprising, Says Iraq
As Friends of Syria meeting kicks of in Paris, Iraqi Foreign Minister says al-Qaida is entering Syria in the anti-Assad uprising.
The Shard: Europe's Tallest Building Inaugurated with Spectacular Laser Show [VIDEO/PHOTOS]
A colourful blend of 12 laser lights and 30 search lights lit up the night sky.
Former Argentine Dictators Convicted of Baby Stealing from Prisoners [VIDEO]
Jorge Videla and Reynaldo Bignone were given 50 years and 15 years respectively for systematic planning of baby thefts from Leftist prisoners.
India and Bangladesh Hit by Devastating Floods [VIDEO]
Close to a million people evacuated in India while more than 100 die in Bangladesh.
President Bashar al-Assad Declares Syria is at War [VIDEO]
Assad says Syria is at war as fighting reaches outskirts of capital Damascus.
Paraguay in Crisis Following Lugo Impeachment
Latin American countries have pulled out their envoys from Paraguay in protest against the ouster of Fernando Lugo.
Syria-Turkey Crisis Deepens Over Shooting Down of Jet
Turkish Foreign Ministry is likely to release a statement, while the pilots are still missing.
Syrian Military Downs Turkish Jet, Turkey to Act Decisively
If the situation escalates, it could lead to a serious conflict between Turkey and Syria.
Former US Coach Convicted of 45 Counts of Child Sex Abuse
Former football coach Jerry Sandusky, 68, found guilty of sexually abusing 10 boys over 15 years.
Pakistan's PPP Nominates Raja Pervez Ashraf as Prime Minister
The political turmoil is set to roll further after the nomination of controversial new PM candidate Raja Pervez Ashraf.
Zimbabwe MPs to Undergo Circumcision to Avoid HIV
President Robert Mugabe is also expected to attend the programme, according to reports.
Egypt: Demonstrators Stage Sit-in Protest Against Delay in Declaring Winner [PHOTOS]
Protesters accused the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (Scaf) of trying to rig the election results.
Taliban Attack on Afghan Hotel Leaves 17 Dead [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
Taliban claims responsibility for attack, saying hotel was used by wealthy and foreigners for 'wild parties'.
Moody's Downgrades Top 15 Banks, Including Barclays and RBS [VIDEO]
Banks responded strongly to Moody's analysis, saying the ratings are backward looking.
UN Official Seeks Probe Into US Drone Attacks
UN investigator wants probe into civilian casualties in growing number of drone attacks.
Aung San Suu Kyi and Salman Rushdie Celebrating Birthdays
One common thing on their birthday is that both are likely to be in Britain.
Canadian Porn Star Luka Magnotta, Suspect of Gruesome Murder, Reaches Canada [VIDEO]
Magnotta was arrested in Berlin and extradited to Canada in a military flight to stand trial.
Greeks Vote in Key Elections Over Fate of Eurozone Membership
The voters were less enthusiastic and evidently frustrated at the current situation.
Saudi Arabia to Seal €10 Billion Tank-Deal with Germany?
Saudi Kingdom is planning to buy 300 to 600 'Leopard 2' battle tanks from Germany.
Greeks Set to Vote in Make-or-Break Election
Coalition government is likely to be formed after the elections with the help of small parties in the race.
Aung San Suu Kyi Receives Nobel Peace Prize After Two Decades [FULL TEXT OF SPEECH]
Receiving the Nobel Peace Prize means personally extending my concerns for democracy and human rights beyond national borders, said Suu Kyi in her speech.
Egypt Presidential Run-off Begins Amid Dull Voting [PHOTOS]
Egyptians have little to choose from: Mohammed Mursi, who belongs to the Muslim Brotherhood and Mubarak's ex-aide Ahmed Shafiq.
