WORLD

MPs hear of lawyers’ intervention to block direct criticism over a lack of proof of “incompetence”.

Security experts have criticised the Anonymous collective's reaction to the controversial Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (Acta), describing it as premature.

Newly released secret tapes of John F Kennedy reveal eerie prediction along with fascinating insights into Vietnam War, space race and colour TV.

Afghan soldier who killed French soldiers was protesting about video of US Marines urinating on Taliban corpses.

US military freed two hostages held captive in Somalia, during a night raid that killed at least nine pirates.

In the wake of policy regulators across the world seeking shorter and simpler privacy policies, Google has announced its plans to consolidate its over 60-plus policies into a single document governing all its online services.

One of the toughest jobs in the world leaves little time for 40 winks. A look at sleep-deprived politicians.

Political activists demand resignation of interim military council as government lines up nationwide celebrations.

More than 30 people were injured and about 40 buses were reportedly crushed in the mayhem, according to the Pune police.

President Barack Obama will effectively launch his re-election campaign this evening when he delivers the State of the Union to Congress.

As the Republican race for the nomination heats up IBTimes UK asks when does a candidate become too old to run for public office?

Islamist radical sect in Nigeria claims to have financial agreements with governors in the northern states.

Christian group Family Leader president says Mitt Romney flipflops on multitude of issues.

Syrian constitution may limit president to two seven-year terms, putting an end to Assad dynasty.

Loni Bouchard, of Clinton, Connecticut, arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual relations with two 14-year-old boys she was supposed to be babysitting.

Joint frontrunner for the Republican nomination, Mitt Romney, bows to pressure and discloses income tax records.

Arab League demand that Assad hands over power snubbed as Syria's foreign minister defies 'conspiracy'.

Sick thugs leave mutilated pet's body on doorstep of Democrat agent Jake Burris's family home in Arkansas.

The second day of the Chinese New Year is special for married daughters as they return home to visit their family.

Global charity Amnesty International has issued a statement addressing the Anonymous collective's declaration of war against the "evil Jihadi group" Boko Haram.

Twitter has acquired two malware protection companies in three months.

Wife of Disgraced Dominique Strauss-Kahn launches French version of Huffington Post.

With Anonyupload's 25 January launch date approaching, individuals reporting themselves as members of Anonymous have contacted the International Business Times UK reporting the site as a scam.

The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 parts, each represented by different animals. The first animal of the Chinese zodiac is the rat. Ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig complete the calendar.

Gloves off for embattled Mitt Romney as he focuses on rival Newt Gingrich's past as an adviser to Freddie Mac mortgage lender on £1.6m contract.

New York mayor Michael Bloomberg wished all New Yorkers of Asian descent a prosperous New Year while enjoying the lion dance at a Chinese New Year Celebration on Mott Street.

Following its high profile protest against the US' Sopa and Pipa acts, the hacker cell of Anonymous has shifted its focus onto Europe's Acta.

Palestinian dealers from hostile village of Hawara found selling drugs to neighbouring Israeli settlers, according to local media.

Following the high profile shutdown of Megaupload, the Anonymous collective is developing its own file sharing alternative, imaginatively called Anonyuploads.