Nigeria Torture Claim against Shell Heads to US Supreme Court
Twelve alleged victims of torture launch appeal for case against oil giant to be heard in US.
Syria: Regime Terrorist Claim Rubbished by Outdated Bank Notes
Footages from Homs purported to show foreign currencies found on a terrorist, proving they are backed by Syria's regional enemies. Closer examination however revealed the bank notes were withdrawn from circulation years ago.
Australia: Thousands Flee Flood-Threatened Homes [SLIDESHOW]
Wagga Wagga in state of emergency and 13,000 on the move as record-breaking rains strike huge swathes of Australia.
Belarus President: Better to be Dictator than Gay
Alexander Lukashenko retaliates against critics who brand him a dictator.
Assad’s Father-in-law ‘Horrified’ by Syria Violence
Fawaz Akhras reported to fear for daughter Asma's safety amid conflicting reports of her whereabouts.
Libya: Hundreds of Bodies Discovered in Mass Grave in Desert
Forensic teams work to identify 163 bodies of victims of 2011 Libyan uprising.
French Soldiers 'Detained by Syrian Army in Homs'
Mystery surrounds Lebanese newspaper reports of capture of 13 French officers.
Syrian Army 'Raping and Pillaging' in Homs
Rapes and mass arrests reported but aid groups still barred from going into devastated Baba Amr.
Tunisia Human Rights Minister: Homosexuality 'a Perversion’
Samir Dilou angers rights activists by saying homosexuality is not a human right and gays should seek medical treatment.
Spotlight on Saudi Arabia Involvement in 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Two former US senators suspect Saudi kingdom linked to Al-Qaida.
Iran Polls Put President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to the Test
Candidates aligned with supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expected to do well at ballot box.
Humanitarian Aid Nears Homs as More Torture Exposed
Syrian government grants permission for aid agencies to enter shattered district of Baba Amr.
Marie Colvin and Remi Ochlik 'Buried in Syria' [VIDEOS]
Bodies of two Western journalists killed in Homs reportedly buried, according to pro-reform activists.
Israeli MP Isaac Herzog: Syrian Rebels Want to be our Friends
Prominent Labor politician and son of former president approached by Syrian opposition.
Syrian Army Gains Control of Homs Rebel Area
Regime forces claim full control of Baba Amr after barrage squeezes rebels into tactical withdrawal.
Lockerbie Bomb Documentaries Throw Fresh Doubt on Megrahi Guilt
BBC and Al Jazeera reveal Scottish legal review report that questions key evidence in case against Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.
Libya Demands Egyptian Military Hands over Gaddafi Backers
General prosecutor demands return of 40 men accused of helping former Libyan leader in crackdown on uprising.
Syria: Rebels Have 'Repelled' Assad's Assault on Homs
Fighting in Homs continued with activists warning communication with the area has been cut off.
Syrian Rebels 'Refuse to Hand over Journalists' Bodies'
Syria's foreign ministry claims armed groups hindering attempts to repatriate bodies.
North Korea Suspends Nuclear Activities, Says US
US State Department claims Pyongyang will put nuclear activities on hold and accept moratorium on missile tests.
Syrian Troops Advance on Homs Rebel Pocket
Syrian troops launch deadliest barrage on city since crackdown began in move on key rebel area of Baba Amr.
Who Killed Palestine's Mohammed al-Dura? New Libel Case
TV station had been accused of staging footage of Palestinian boy's death.
Uganda Launches Fresh Probe into Human Trafficking
Security firm recruited 147 women to work in shops and then forced them into slavery.
Iran Agrees to UN Team Visiting Nuclear Facilities
Tehran's ambassador to International Atomic Energy Agency disputes claim Iran refused site access.
Hilary Clinton Says Assad could be Labelled War Criminal
US Secretary of State uses diplomatic language in Senate questioning.
Syria: Iraq and Lebanon Abandon Bashar al-Assad
Syrian president Bashar al-Assad increasingly isolated after former allies distance themselves.
Pakistan Acid Attack Film Highlights Growing Social Problem
Saving Face documentary on taboo issue of acid attacks takes Hollywood by storm and brings issue into the open.
Syrians Told to Leave UAE after Joining Anti-Assad protests
Emirati authorities cancelled dozens of Syrian's residency permits of individuals who joined protests against the Syrian government.
Is Israel Set to Ally with Saudi Arabia against Iran?
Latest speculation linked to an Israeli attack on Iran suggest that Tel Aviv could drop the US and instead turn to Saudi Arabia for help.
Hamas and Qatar Agree $250m Deal to Rebuild Gaza
Hamas turns back on Syria and increasingly woos Gulf States for support.
