Bahrain Activists: Manama Ignoring Human Rights Reform
Torture continues unchecked more than eight months since the Bahraini Independent Commission of Inquiry established, say critics.
Iran Denies Nuclear Aim of Wiping Israel off Map
Iranian cleric Javad Larijani reassures Israel and says nuclear weapons more of a nuisance than an asset.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy Calls Journalist a ‘Dummy’
French reporter insulted for asking simple question about steelworkers' strike in latest outburst by Sarkozy.
Syrian Uprising: One Year of Arab Spring's Bloodiest Conflict [SLIDESHOW]
First anniversary of Syrian uprising against Bashar al-Assad marked by more bloodshed.
Syria Uprising Anniversary: Can Bashar al-Assad Survive Another Year?
A year after pro-reform protesters first took to the streets, Syria still convulsed by civil war.
Zimbabwe: Activists Tortured for Watching Videos of Arab Spring
Group files damages suit against police and home affairs ministers.
British Press TV Journalists Freed by Libya Militia
Nicholas Davies-Jones and Gareth Montgomery-Johnson freed after captivity by Misrata brigade on spy claims.
Algeria Mujahideen: French Colonialism 'a Crime'
Veterans from war of independence ask parliament to adopt law criminalising French rule.
Hunger Striker Abdulhadi al-Khawajai Backed on Twitter
Bahraini supporters use Twitter to highlight plight of jailed human rights activist.
Kony 2012: Invisible Children Launches Global Day of Action
Campaign to bring Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony to justice moves up a gear.
Thomas Lubanga Guilty of Using Child Soldiers
International Criminal Court delivers first verdict in its 10-year history with conviction of DR Congo warlord.
Liberia Journalist in Hiding over Genital Mutilation Row
Mae Azango on run from death threats after article condemns female genital mutilation.
Invisible Children's Kony 2012 Campaign an Ode to Pax-Americana?
Kony 2012 film by NGO Invisible Children has created a buzz and divided opinion on the internet.
Bahraini Protesters Say No to Dictatorship
More than 200,000 Bahraini protesters take to the streets to press for more democracy.
Homs Anger Mounts as Violence and Atrocities Continue
World is just watching us die, say angry activists trapped in besieged city.
Bahrain Braces for 200,000 Protesters Taking to Streets
Bahraini opposition calls for mass pro-democracy protests to show they represent more than just a small minority.
Joseph Kony 2012: Invisible Children Hits Back at Slurs
NGO Invisible Children's Kony 2012 campaign faces backlash amid accusations of misinformation and lack of transparency.
Turkey Warns Assad over Use of PKK as Terror Tool
Turkish government steps up criticism of Syrian regime, amid fears that Assad is using Kurdistan Worker's Party as terror tool.
Pakistan Charges Osama Bin Laden’s Widows
Pakistan has charged Osama bin Laden's three widows with illegally entering and living in the country.
South Africa: School Children Stone to Death Armed Raiders
More than 500 pupils in South Africa stoned to death two robbers who were part of a gang that had attacked their school armed with guns.
South Africa Apologises to Nigeria over Yellow Fever Deportations
South Africa has apologised to Nigeria for deporting 125 Nigerians from the country over their yellow fever vaccination cards.
Six British Soldiers Killed in Afghanistan Named by MoD
Deadly explosion on routine patrol takes death toll of UK military personnel killed in Afghanistan to over 400.
International Women's Day: Asma Al-Assad Fails to Condemn Rape Weapon
Amnesty International has called on Asma Al-Assad, wife of embattled Syrian president, to take stand and condemn regime's human rights violations.
Lord’s Resistance Army Attacks in DR Congo Force 3,000 to Flee
Rebel army increases village raids in Democratic Republic of the Congo's Orientale province.
Nigeria-South Africa Tit-for-Tat Escalates over Deportations
Nigerian foreign minister Olugbenga Ashiru warns Johannesburg of 'appropriate reaction'.
Stop Kony 2012: Rihanna Backs Hunt for Uganda War Criminal
Campaign takes internet by storm to raise awareness about Joseph Kony, Lord's Resistance Army leader, who has forced 66,000 children into becoming soldiers.
Oil-Rich Eastern Libya Declares Autonomous Cyrenaica
Post-Gaddafi Libya faces being torn apart after oil-rich east declares itself semi-independent state.
Six UK Soldiers Die in Helmand Province Explosion
Yorkshire Regiment soldiers among six killed in patrol blast in southern Afghanistan, pushing 10-year death toll past 400.
Obama and Netanyahu Fiddle over Iran while Syria Burns [ANALYSIS]
West's fears over Iran nuclear programme shifts focus to wrong place in Middle East.
Libyan Muslim Brotherhood Follows Egypt Example
Underground organisation to field legitimate political party in June elections set for post-Gaddafi Libya.
