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London 2012 Olympics may have women athletes from all nations as Saudi kingdom looks set to lift ban.

The film shows the brutalities committed by the Sri Lankan forces in its war against Tamil rebels.

The government is likely to argue that Christians do not have the right to wear the cross at work.

More than 200,000 Bahraini protesters take to the streets to press for more democracy.

World is just watching us die, say angry activists trapped in besieged city.

Bahraini opposition calls for mass pro-democracy protests to show they represent more than just a small minority.

NGO Invisible Children's Kony 2012 campaign faces backlash amid accusations of misinformation and lack of transparency.

Nigerian government pledges to open talks with Islamist terror sect in return for end to violence.

Iranian female activist condemns Nude Revolutionary Calendar released for International Women's Day.

Amnesty International has called on Asma Al-Assad, wife of embattled Syrian president, to take stand and condemn regime's human rights violations.

A Nude Photo Revolutionary Calendar has been published to mark International Women's Day, an homage to Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, the controversial Egyptian nude blogger.

A Nude Revolutionary Calendar is set to be launched on 8 March, International Women's Day, an homage to Aliaa Magda Elmahdy, the Egyptian Nude Blogger.

Watchdog outraged by militant Islamist sect for seven arson attacks on Nigerian schools.

Twelve alleged victims of torture launch appeal for case against oil giant to be heard in US.

Quality of Life reveals where expat Britons are most at home.

Theresa May hopeful of conclusion to 10-year saga after discussions with Jordanian counterpart.

Alexander Lukashenko retaliates against critics who brand him a dictator.

Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe claims no real competition available to voters.

Rapes and mass arrests reported but aid groups still barred from going into devastated Baba Amr.

Puckett & Faraj, PC, a law firm defending military personnel in military and civil courts, has become the latest victim of hacktivist group anonymous for defending Sergeant Frank Wuterich, 31, for his role in the deadly massacre of innocent Iraqis in 2005.

A Red Cross aid convoy meant to deliver food and medicine was turned away by Syrian government forces amid reports of civilian killings in the Homs neighbourhood of Baba Amr.

Samir Dilou angers rights activists by saying homosexuality is not a human right and gays should seek medical treatment.

Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs lost a damages claim brought against the Sun newspaper, after the case was dismissed by a High Court Judge on Friday.

Fighting in Homs continued with activists warning communication with the area has been cut off.

Syrian troops launch deadliest barrage on city since crackdown began in move on key rebel area of Baba Amr.

Faction fighting breaks out in Syrian opposition and 20 prominent members walk out to set up Syrian Patriotic Group.

Former UN secretary-general will attempt to broker peace in country on brink of civil war.

An Iranian court has confirmed the death sentence against Youcef Nadarkhani, a Christian pastor jailed in 2009 on charges of apostasy after he converted to Christianity, a religious group said.

Anti-capitalist protesters lose right to appeal but may take case to European court.

International Red Cross asks Syrian regime and rebels to observe daily ceasefires to allow aid through to Homs.