Iraq

Japanese forward Shinji Kagawa says that his reported back injury is not serious even though he did not feature during his nation's 1-0 win against Iraq in a World Cup qualifier clash.

UN ambassador Angelina Jolie hears tales of horror and bloodshed on tour of Zaatari camp.

Tariq al-Hashemi sentenced for running death squads, within hours of explosions in 11 cities

Baghdad and neighbourhoods also attacked

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has expressed his satisfaction at being called to the England squad for 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine

French prosecutor says money feud between brothers could be the motive behind the shooting which left four dead.

Officials claim gunman specifically targeted each victim, but are still searching for a cause for the murders at Lake Annency.

Obama says the choice is between two different paths rather than two individuals.

President says he has unfinished business in White House, and Republicans have nothing new to offer.

Three victims of quadruple killing in Haute-Savoie executed, prosecutor says, as he describes scene of country lane carnage.

In a joint appeal with the UN refugee agency, Jordan seeks $700m in international assistance to deal with influx of Syrian refugees.

Foreign minister accuses Egypt of interfering in internal affairs after Mohammed Mursi slams Assad's oppressive regime.

George Galloway's 'bad etiquette' rape remarks gets him fired from Scottish political magazine.

Julian Assange is expected to speak to the media from a balcony, or lean out of a window to avoid arrest.

As rumour mill on imminent attack by Israel on Iran's nuclear plant grinds into top gear, IBTimes UK examines the various scenarios.

Sweden says Ecuador decision to allow Assange asylum to avoid extradition on sex charges is outrageous.

Pressure on camps across Middle East growing as tide of refugees shows no sign of abating.

TfL refusal to kill bus ad campaign by alleged anti-Israeli group is 'dangerous move'.

Saudi Arabia will intercept any Israeli air force aircraft crossing en route to Iran, Washington warns Israel.

London 2012 was planned and foundations laid long before David Cameron and Boris Johnson arrived to make political capital out of it, argues Julian Kossoff.

A seasoned diplomat, Lakhdar Brahimi, has held several high-profile positions during his tenure at the United Nations.

Oscar winning director's new film explores the mission to capture the world's most wanted man in Pakistan.

President moves quickly to replace outgoing premier, while China and Russia sign up for Iranian peace summit.

Sprint sensation Kirani James, 19, makes history with victory in 400m meaning tiny Caribbean nation is smallest country ever to win a gold medal, says Julian Kossoff.

Islamist splinter group leader released from Gaza prison after 17 months inside on disrupting public order allegation.

PKK offensive follows attack by government troops on rebel outposts, using warplanes and helicopters.

British archer Amy Oliver has crashed out of the women's individual archery event at the London 2012 Olympics

UK Foreign Office reports Syria's most senior diplomat in London has walked out on Damascus regime.

Al-Qaida militants shoot down Iraqi army helicopter and kill soldiers in attempt to regain territory

Ambassadors to Cyprus and the UAE abandon Assad's regime and flee to Qatar.