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Tensions between Iran and the U.S. are mounting after Teheran warned that America should think twice as the government would be ready to "defend the country" amid speculation that the U.S. and Israel are considering an attack.

23-year-old Dimitri Bogotich, who has been sentenced to 69 months in prison for leading a violent racist group, said he joined the group while serving as a soldier in the Israel Defence Forces.

European and world leaders at the G20 will discuss the prospect of an EU without Greece having come to terms for the first time that a Greek default is a real possibility.

Life for All, a Lahore-based activist group, has published case studies of all those accused under the blasphemy law in Pakistan's Punjab province.

Activists in Bahrain say that protests against the regime are on-going despite the targeting of civilians by the security forces. The Kingdom's forces are accused of arresting, and attacking civilians and the Bahrain Centre for human's rights ( BCHR) say that many protesters are being hit in the chest or heads, with several cases of protesters losing their eyes being reported.

Kim Kardashian fled her Australian visit early, bailing on a lucrative appearance deal at the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival

In an effort to save his dwindling political career sources close to the Greek prime minister, George Papandreou, say that plans to hold an EU referendum have been scrapped.

Two boats bound for Gaza carrying medical supplies and messages of support from the U.S. have reached international waters after leaving Turkey on Wednesday.

A Tibetan Buddhist nun burnt herself to death in south-west China, state media say, becoming the eleventh ethnic Tibetan this year to have self-immolated to reportedly protests against Chinese rule.

Tensions between the US, its allies and Iran are mounting following a string of reports saying that the U.S. are considering attacking Iranian nuclear facilities, with the potential support and participation of both the UK and Israel.

Conflicting reports said that Greek prime minister, George Papandreou, will stand down after asking for a coalition government to be formed with Pasok and the opposition party New Democracy with elections most likely in the New Year.

Silvio Berlusconi is feeling the pressure of a financial and political crisis as six former parliamentary loyalists sign a letter calling for a new government amid controversy over the cabinet's economic reform plan.

Syrian tanks have opened fire in the city of Homs, raising questions about the validity of an Arab League-brokered deal to end the crackdown against anti-government protesters.

As the International Criminal Court (ICC) is still trying to ensure that Muammar Gaddafi's son Saif will be brought to justice, the chief prosecutor Luis Moreno Occampo has also revealed that his office will investigate allegations of war crimes committed by the former rebels and NATO forces.

Following a fresh batch of reported incidents of police brutality against participants on the Oakland branch of the Occupy series of protests, the Anonymous collective has linked to a live video feed chronicling the latest series of clashes.

Judge William Adams, the man who had a shocking video uploaded of him beating his disabled 16-year-old daughter, Hillary with a leather belt, will be the subject of a police investigation.

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout has been convicted of selling heavy weaponry to terrorists by a U.S. jury in New York on Wednesday. Bout, a former Soviet officer who inspired 2005 movie "Lord of War" starring Nicholas Cage, was found guilty of trading arms to people he believed were Colombian rebels on the verge of attacking American soldiers.

The Greek government is teetering on the brink of collapse Thursday morning after news that deep divisions between Cabinet members emerged over Prime Minister George Papandreou's decision to hold a referendum on the Eurozone's rescue plan.

Following a slew of recent clashes, where a reported 65 protesters were arrested, fresh allegations of police brutality have emerged from the Oakland branch of the Occupy movement.

Hajj is on its way in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, where three million Muslims have gathered for the all-important pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam.

The breaking storm of the eurozone financial crisis has put the brakes on the publishing date of the Italian premier's "True Love" album.

Rally organised by the Islamic Central Council of Switzerland to protest at discrimination against Muslims has caused controversy as some of the protesters used the yellow Star of David symbol.

The Libyan diaspora has played a vital role in helping to overthrow the Gaddafi regime but with the emergence of Islamists conservative factions, many questions how the new Libya will manage to embrace the progressive values.

Israel has announced it will instigate the building of 2,000 settler homes in the West Bank and freeze the transfer of Palestinian tax funds to punish Palestine for joining UNESCO.

Breaking from its support for the Occupy movement, the hacker cell of Anonymous has issued a statement attacking UK authorities' decision to extradite Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, leading to speculation of a possible revenge attack by the hacktivist collective.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have arrived at the Unicef Global Supply Centre Wednesday afternoon as part of their first joint humanitarian mission.

Texas Court-At-Law Judge William Adams has been exposed on video beating his screaming 16-year-old daughter, Hilary, dozens of times with a leather belt.

Nations across the world have cheered the seven billionth babies into the world with much excitement. However, the ageing population is a cause of worry for some of them and they are turning no stones unturned to deal with the problem.

Millions of Muslims are going to Mecca every year to perform the hajj, one of the five pillar of Islam, from Africa, to the West, the Arab world, Russia or Asia, all gather in Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage.