Egypt

Flash mob performs Harlem Shake outside offices of President Morsi of Egypt as protests in African country continue

Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice says it will not use force or target nightclubs.

Egypt's finance ministry has proposed renting out the country's famous pyramids to international tourism firms in an attempt to save the country's economy from collapse.

Britons Joe Bampton and Yvonne Rennie died in Luxor crash along with UK resident Suzanna Gyetvai.

Luxor hot air balloon crash said to have been caused by snapping of gas tube and canister explosion.

Thomas Cook confirms number of Britons dead following hot air balloon crash in Egypt has risen to three.

How can Israel's attempts at self-defence be worse than the horrors taking place in Syria, asks Sam Westrop

New reports emerging from Egypt suggest two British tourists have survived the hot air balloon crash near Luxor.However Thomas Cook has confirmed initial reports of two British fatalities.

Tourists from France and Japan among victims as balloon turns into ball of fire and crashes.

A 50-year-old man has drowned while swimming in the sea off the coast of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the British embassy in Cairo.

Mud brick pyramid held last resting place of Ramses II's senior adviser Khay.

Such is the overwhelming volume of spam and malicious email sent today, only 20 percent of all messages are sent for legitimate reasons.

Court orders closure of file-sharing sites that failed to block access to film that insulted the prophet.

140 million women living with consequences of FGM despite fewer cuttings.

Umberto Bacchi reveals that the Iranian leader is having to dodge shoes in Cairo and brickbats in Tehran.

Mohammed Mursi's right-hand man claims many women don't even bother cleaning breasts before feeding babies.

President's Middle East tour will also take him to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Jordan, and Egypt.

Anti-Defamation League reports anti-Semitic theory linking Egypt’s President Mohammed Mursi to Israel 'domination'.

Kim Jong-un pictured with mysterious smartphone, sparking debate about its identity.

Microsoft and Huawei have launched the 4Afrika Initiative, bringing a budget Windows Phone 8 device to Africa, along with support to educate and get businesses online.

2012's Full year results for BG Group see earnings rise 3 percent, but carries warnings on future outlook.

Arrests of Ahmed Attoun, Hatem Qafisha and Mohammed al-Talhad undermines reconciliation with rival Fatah, says Hamas.

Former UK prime minister warns of 'long, difficult, messy' campaign that will take 'a generation'

Islamists vow 'European Summer' similar to Arab Spring in Middle East.

Egypt police brutalise middle-aged protester against Mohammed Mursi.

Israel becomes first country of 193 UN members to turn back on Universal Periodic Review.

Protests rock Port Said, Suez and Ismailia where curfew has been imposed.

Watchdog says it is worst assault on women since start of February 2011 revolution.

Mohammed Mursi declares emergency in Port Said, Suez, and Ismailia vowing tougher action.

Port Said riots leave 32 dead while violence breaks out in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez.