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Syria: Russia Claims Western Special Forces Fighting with Rebels
Russia accuses the West of arming a military task force in Syria to strengthen the opposition and dramatizing Syria's internal affairs.
Nato Death Toll in Libya 'Cannot be Counted'
MPs admit number of civilian deaths in allied campaign to help overthrow Muammar Gaddafi will never be known.
Col. Moammar Gadhafi's Libyan Legacy: Son Saif al-Islam's Trial to Begin in 'Few Weeks'
The trial of Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, the son of former Libyan dictator Col. Moammar Gadhafi, is expected to begin in a few weeks, according to reports by the country's National Transitional Council (NTC).
Aisha Gaddafi Comes to her Brother‘s Rescue to ‘Protect his Interests ‘
Aisha Gaddafi, the daughter of late and deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has contacted the International Criminal Court concerned about the fate of her captured brother, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi.
Anonymous Hacks French Government Website as Acta Row Rumbles on
Hacking collective defaces French government website in protest over international copyright law.
Libya: Pro-Gaddafi Forces Seize Bani Walid
At least four people died in Bani Walid as Gaddafi loyalists continue to fight the Libyan government forces.
Goshifteh Farahani's Nude Picture Sparks Debate [SLIDESHOW]
Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani's controversial photo rekindles nude activism debate.
Scotland Yard to Investigate Rendition Torture in Libya Involving British Spies
Scotland Yard will investigate allegations over rendition in Libya which will put paid to foreign secretary William Hague'splan to "draw a line under the issue."
Italy: Mount Etna Volcano Erupts [SLIDESHOW]
Mount Etna in Sicily erupts for the first time in 2012.
Libyans Free to Form Political Parties as Criminal Ban Scrapped
Gaddafi ban on political parties repealed by National Transitional Council in move to greater democracy.
North Korea Exported Chemical Weapon Components to Syria: Report
North Korea caught trying to export reagents for chemical weapons to Syria in 2009, it has been reported.
The Death of Mohamed Bouazizi: The Tunisian Everyman who Shook the Arab World
On the anniversary of Mohammed Bouazizi's death, what sort of legacy has been created by the 26-year-old fruit seller?
Michele Bachmann Pulls Out of US Presidential Race
The solitary female GOP candidate for President of the United States, Michele Bachmann has pulled out the race.
New Year Honours for Funnyman Corbett, Actor Bonham-Carter
Corbett, 81, will be made a CBE for services to entertainment.
Wackiest Prediction of 2012? Aisha Gaddafi to Take Refuge in Israel
The daughter of ousted Libyan dictator Mummar Gaddafi Aisha is seeking political asylum in Israel, according to a report on the Intelligence Online website.
Tony Blair Quizzed Over Kazakh President Adviser Role
Kazakh opposition urges former prime minister to step down as adviser to Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Ex-British Soldier-Turned Islamic Extremist Accused of Charity Fraud
A British soldier, who became an Islamic extremist, has been arrested over allegations of fraud and false misrepresentation after he collected donations in the name of foreign war victims.
Libya: 'Pro-Gaddafi Agents Infiltrating the Government'
Mustafa Abdul Jalil, the head of the Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC), said people receiving orders from Saadi Gaddafi have infiltrated the government.
Aisha Gaddafi Takes Fight for her Father to the ICC
Muammar Gaddafi's Daughter Aisha has contacted the International Criminal Court to ask whether it will probe the killing of her father and brother, her lawyer said Wednesday.
Time Magazine Names 'The Protester' as 2011 Person of the Year
Time has named The Protester as Person of the Year for 2011 during NBC's TODAY show.
Top Muslim Cleric al Qaradawi Calls for UN-Backed Invasion of Syria
Sheikh Youssef al Qaradawi, the outspoken and influential Muslim cleric, has called for a UN-backed intervention in Syria if the Arab League's initiative fails to secure peace.
Libya Will Let British Police Investigate Lockerbie Bombing and PC Fletcher Murder
The new government in Libya has said it will allow British police to begin fresh investigations into the Lockerbie bombing and the murder of PC Yvonne Fletcher.
UK Spent Nearly £1m a Day in Libya
The cost of British military intervention in Libya has been revealed as £212 million from 19 March to 31 October, amounting to a spending of nearly £1 million a day.
Plot to Smuggle Gaddafi’s Son into Mexico Exposed
Mexico has uncovered a plot to smuggle Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saadi and his family into the country under false names and false documents.
Al Qaeda Urges Libyans to Keep Arms as Clashes Continues
Al Qaeda has called on Libyan fighters not to surrender their weapons to the National Transitional Council (NTC), as it warned them they would "return to slavery".
'Voodoo Killers' Throw Migrants 'Devils' Overboard to Stop Storm
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after illegal immigrants travelling from Libya to Italy were thrown overboard in a voodoo ritual.
Aisha Gaddafi: Does the 'Claudia Schiffer of North Africa' Want to Lead a Counterrevolution?
Muammar Gaddafi's daughter Aisha has this week reiterated calls for the overthrow of the Libyan transitional government. Is she positioning herself to be the leader of a Libyan counter revolution?
Aisha Gaddafi’s Call for Libyan NTC Overthrow Angers Algeria
Aisha Gaddafi's Call for the overthrow of the National Transitional Council (NTC) in Libya has angered Algeria, it emerged Thursday.
Blair Government Tried to Get Saif al-Islam into Oxford, Professor Says
Investigations say that Tony Blair government wanted Saif Gadaffi to enroll in Masters course in Oxford. The report also reveals Saif had 'donated' huge sums of money to LSE.
Syria: Opposition Groups Hold ‘Secret Meeting’
An alliance between Syrian opposition movements has been mooted following a secret meeting.