Israel's Mossad Using Iranian Refugees in Iraq's Kurdistan To Target Nuke Experts
The Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is using Iranians exiles living in the Iraqi region of Kurdistan to target Iranian nuclear experts, it has been reported.
Doomsday Clock: Is the World A More Dangerous Place Than Last Year?
Scientists are to announce mankind is close to catastrophic destruction with the movement of the Doomsday clock.
Iran's Ahmadinejad Visits Chavez [SLIDESHOW]
Hugo Chavez and Middle East have joined together to convey powerful message to US and the West.
Britain to Send Most Advanced Naval Ship to the Gulf
Royal Navy's HMS Daring, one of the most advanced ships in its fleet, will be sent to the Gulf on her maiden mission as Iran threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz.
Belligerent Iran: Five Possible Fallouts of Strait of Hormuz Standoff
The 34-mile wide (at its narrowest point) oil transit route holds the key to deciding a new geopolitical equation as major world powers are already taking sides in case of a war.
France Calls for Stricter Sanctions on Iran
Alain Juppe says Iran should face tighter sanctions over controversial nuclear programme.
Fish - Kim Jong-il's Final Gift to Subjects
Kim Jong-il's final gift to his people - measures to ensure there is an uninterrupted supply of fish for them.
Iran Blocks Access to UK Website, says British Embassy
Britain's Foreign and Commonwealth office has said Iranian authorities have blocked access to an official website "UK in Iran" .
Kim Jong-un: North Korea's Great Successor to Share Power
New North Korea leader Kim Jong-un to share collective rule with military and not have the full powers of father.
North Korea: Body of 'Dear Leader' Kim Jong-il on Display
Mourners and well-wishers have gathered to pay their respects to the late North Korean leader, Kim Jong-il, whose body has been displayed in an open coffin on Tuesday.
Kim Jong-un Succession Spells Doom for North Korean Denuclearisation
Despite widespread speculation of a fresh start for North Korea, analysts have moved to quash reports that death of Kim Jong-il will lead to denuclearisation of the rogue state.
Glastonbury a 'UFO Hotspot' Say Police
As Glastonbury is already considered to have a wealth of mythical and spiritual connections, it comes as no surprise that it is also a hotspot for UFO sightings in Britain.
Asian Stocks and Currencies Tumble over Kim Jong-il Death
There were panic reactions with stocks falling across the board over fears of political instability in the region.
Iran Moving Nuclear Facilities Underground to Beat West's Airstrike Threat
Iran is considering moving its uranium enrichment facilities to safer locations in response to fears of a possible strike from the West.
Nokia Siemens to Scale Back Operations in Iran, Citing Sanctions
Telecom equipment giant Nokia Siemens Networks is set to scale back its export contracts with Iran, following growing international pressure and the imposition of fresh sanctions.
Saudi Arabia to Join the Nuclear Arms Race?
Saudi Arabia is considering acquiring nuclear weapons, following in the footsteps of Israel and Iran, its former intelligence chief Prince Turki al-Faisal said.
Bizarre Names: New Book Reveals Origins of Names like Bikini, Bluetooth, Neanderthal
According to the book, the two-piece swimsuit takes its name from the Pacific atoll in the Marshall Islands which was the site of 23 nuclear weapons tests between 1946 and 1958. The bikini came out a few days after the first test and was said to be "split like the atom”.
UK-Iran Ties: Business to Suffer as Diplomacy Sees a New Low
British Iranians fear that businesses, cultural ties might suffer as bilateral ties between Britain and Iran touches a new low, according to a report.
Stuxnet, Malware and Wikileaks: How Cyber Warfare is a Very Real Threat
Gone are the days when an act of war meant dropping bombs, shooting the enemy and marching thousands of troops across borders. Now the battle is taking place online and it is the computer geniuses in their bedrooms, rather than the battle-hardened soldiers in tanks, that are keeping governments awake at night.
UK to Expel all Iranian Diplomats from London
Britain has said it will expel all Iranian diplomats from the country following the storming of the UK embassy in Tehran on Tuesday.
Iranian Parliament Votes to Expel British Ambassador
The Iranian Parliament, on Sunday, voted to expel the British ambassador to their country, as a form of retaliation against sanctions imposed by the U.S., the UK and Canada over Tehran's nuclear programme.
Egypt: Military Appoints Former Mubarak Man as Prime Minister
Kamal al-Ganzouri, a former Prime Minister under ousted President Hosni Mubarak has been appointed by Egypt's ruling generals as head of a new interim government.
Israel: Netanyahu Attacks Arab Spring Protests as 'Backward'
Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has spoken out against the pro-democracy uprisings in the Arab world.
Britain Bans Iranian Banks From UK Financial Sector
The government has imposed its toughest financial sanctions yet on Iran by cutting off all financial ties with its banks amidst fresh concerns that it is developing its nuclear programme .
Aliaa Magda Elmahdy Nude Pictures: A History of Naked Activism [PHOTOS]
Egyptian blogger Aliaa Magda Elmahdy recently made headlines when she bared all online to protest against the censoring of the female body in Egyptian and Arab society. But she is not the only one to have used nudity as a form of protest.
Israel, Iran and Nuclear Weapons: The Battle of Pot and Kettle (OPINION)
Israel's insistence on the need for a pre-emptive strike on Iran belies the Jewish nation's own murky history when it comes to nuclear arsenal.
How Would Iran Retaliate to an Attack by Israel?
Reports of an Israeli plan to attack Iran's nuclear facilities has ratcheted up tension across the Middle East. The International Business Times analyses what would be the ramifications.
IAEA Report: Iran's Nuclear Activities 'Highly Relevant' to Weapons
The International Atomic Energy Agency, (IAEA), issued on Tuesday its much-anticipated report on Iran's alleged nuclear ambitions.
Iran Defiant as IAEA Set to Reveal It is Close to Nuclear Power Status
There has been much anticipation regarding the soon-to-be release of the IAEA report, as the document is tipped to show that Iran's recent nuclear developments could help it developing nuclear bombs.
Is the West Edging Closer to an Attack on Iran?
The United Kingdom is prepared to militarily support a US strike against Teheran's nuclear enrichment programme, a British newspaper has reported, while in Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is believed to be pushing for a decisive strike against the Jewish state's arch-enemy.