Iraq

Star of Bourne Legacy thought to be interested in role as Julian Assange.

Israel fears Assad's arsenal of chemical weapons could fall into the hands of Islamist militants if regime falls.

Roadside bombs and suicide attacks target security officials and citizens in multiple locations across Iraq following an al Qaeda threat.

Violent clashes between Syrian rebels and the regime's forces have now reached Aleppo.

Assad's forces regain control of Damascus but rebel forces enter central areas in Aleppo, Syria's largest city

Fighting continues in Damascus, with government troops withdrawing in several areas.

Top-level defections and suicide bombing of prominent ministers and security bosses may push regime over the edge as Damascus streets erupt in celebrations.

The proposed law has the potential to curtail the freedom of journalists, whistle-blowers and peace activists.

Syria's ambassador to Iraq, Nawaf al-Fares, becomes the first top diplomat to defect from Bashar al-Assad's government delivering a major blow to the discredited regime.

Controversial Mekong damn project and the persisting after-effects of Vietnam war are likely to dominate the visit.

Shelling of Lebanon from Syria raises the spectre of the conflict escalating and dragging in neighbouring countries where Syrians have taken refuge from the brutal Assad regime.

As Friends of Syria meeting kicks of in Paris, Iraqi Foreign Minister says al-Qaida is entering Syria in the anti-Assad uprising.

Names of airman who died and two crew missing feared dead after Tornado GR4 crash in Moray Firth revealed.

Market blast comes on heels of roadside bombings as sectarian violence in Iraq starts to rise.

Shamir was battling poor health and Alzheimer's disease for the past several years and was living in a nursing home since 2004.

While the US insists that Assad must go, Russia is against the removal of the Syrian president.

WikiLeaks founder will remain in embassy in asylum bid to beat extradition to Sweden over sex charges.

President Bashar al-Assad dismisses UN-Arab League envoy's proposals and ramps up criticism of Turkey.

Turkey's state television said the country is deploying anti-aircraft weapons along the Syrian border.

International envoy Kofi Annan invites permanent members of UN security council to Action Group for Syria.

Is the establishment of a Russian advanced research facility a sign that we are about to embark on a digital age Cold War?

Erdogan ups the ante in row with Damascus and warns Syria border incursions will be viewed as military threat.

Second bomb goes off as rescuers enter blast zone in Shiite neighbourhood.

Fighting between Kurdish militants and government troops at Hakkari province army outposts claim high death toll.

UN investigator wants probe into civilian casualties in growing number of drone attacks.

News Corp rubbishes claim and Murdoch says he stands by every statement of his at Leveson.

The ISI, an umbrella organisation of insurgent groups, has emerged as a major force targeting Shiite Muslims.

Shiite pilgrims targeted as they gathered in capital for religious festival.

US warns that helicopters will escalate conflict dramatically on day of mortar deaths and Annan's fresh plea for support

Oil ministers at Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries reveal conflicting opinions on restricting oil output to slow falling prices.