Al-Qaida and Al-Shabab Join Forces in Somalia
Radical Somali Islamist group combines forces with al-Qaida in sign that jihadist movement is spreading.
Syria: Aleppo Bomb Blasts Hit Assad's Security Base
Latest blasts claim soldiers and civilians in northern city.
Bahrain Uncovered pt 2: Divided Political Landscape
IBTimes UK looks at the main players in the growing movement for greater political freedoms in Saudi Arabia's tiny island neighbour.
Mozambique Teenagers Gang-Rape Woman as Punishment
Boys at circumcision ritual ordered to attack woman for walking through field without permission.
Saudi Writer Hamza Kashgari Flees after Prophet Muhammad Tweets
Hamza Kashgari, a columnist for the Jeddah-based al-Bilad daily, came under a barrage of criticism, with some people even calling for his death via Twitter, YouTube and email.
Bahrain Women Protesters 'Tortured by Regime'
As the anniversary of the February 14 protests approaches, Bahraini government stands accused of increasing use of torture on jailed women activists
Sudan: Russian and Chinese Weapons Fuel Darfur Conflict
Moscow and Beijing arms race to Sudan leading to human rights violations in Darfur, Amnesty International says.
EXCLUSIVE: Homs Doctor Pleads for End to Carnage
Dr Abu Rami al-Homsi tells IBTimes UK humanitarian situation in city under siege reaching crisis point and pleads for outside help.
Syria: 50 More Die as Homs Bombardment Enters Fifth Day [SLIDESHOW]
Bashar al-Assad's troops continue relentless assault on rebel city of Homs, pushing up death toll and cutting power supplies.
Bahrain Uncovered: Regime Importing Sunni Muslims
Discrimination against the majority Shia population is fuelling resentment against Bahrain's regime, explains opposition spokesman Ali Alaswad.
Palestinian Cause and Regional Power: Who Will Benefit from the Hamas-Fatah Unity Deal?
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas and the Islamic militant group Hamas have taken another step towards reconciliation, bringing the prospect of a Hamas-Fatah unity government even closer.
Did Top EFG Hermes Banker Pay Thugs in Egypt Football Riot?
The chief executive of the London-listed Arab investment bank EFG-Hermes is under a travel-ban for his alleged role in the "Port Said Massacre", authorities said.
Iran Detains Bloggers and Journalists Linked to BBC
BBC Persian Service, banned in Iran, target of crackdown.
Female Genital Mutilation: Rights Groups Urge Zero Tolerance
Women's and health rights groups rally for International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation.
Simpsons Join Barbie on Iran Banned Toy List
Homer Simpson and family join growing blacklist of dolls and toys to prevent spread of Western ideas in Iran.
Egypt: Foreign Aid Workers Targeted in Payments Probe
Nineteen of the 43 aid workers facing trial in Egypt are from the US and another 10 are from outside Egypt.
Assad's Own Tribe Backs Rebels as 50 More Die in Homs
Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's troops shell neighbourhoods in Homs but support fades for regime with Alawite community condemning the killings.
Egypt: Five Dead in Violent Clashes in Cairo and Suez
Two days after Egypt's worst football disaster, violent clashes between protesters and security forces erupted in Cairo and Suez.
Evidence of Syrian Regime Targeting Children [WARNING: EXPLICIT IMAGES]
Thirty years after the Hama massacre, Bashar al-Assad continues regime crackdown on protesters but rights groups claim children are increasingly targeted.
Egyptian Bedoiun Gunmen Snatch US Tourists and Guide in Sinai
Tour bus attacked in daring raid just days after 25 kidnapped Chinese workers released by Egyptian Bedouins.
Self –Immolations and Violent Clashes: Is Algeria the Next Tunisia?
At least 30 people were injured in clashes in Tiret, Algeria, after the funeral of a man who set himself on fire, prompting speculation the country could be following in the footstep of Tunisia.
‘Jewish Indiana Jones’ Rabbi Youlus Admits to Torah Fraud
A self-style "Jewish Indiana Jones", who claimed he travelled the world to rescue holy Torah scrolls, has pleaded guilty to fraud charges.
Treasure Hunters Find $3bn Sunken British Warship
SS Port Nicholson, sunk off US coast in World War II, holds $3bn in platinum and possibly gold and diamonds as part of Russian war payment, divers claim.
Angry Palestinians Throw Shoes at Ban Ki-Moon to Protest Against Bias Toward Israel
Angry Palestinians vent their frustration over Israel by throwing shoes at convoy transporting United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Egypt Football Tragedy a Massacre, Says Parliamentary Speaker
Port Said Massacre fault of poor security forces, Saad Katami tells Egyptians.
Egypt Football Gangs Blame Port Said Disaster on Regime Infiltrators
Egypt's worst football disaster stirs anger across country as shadowy infiltrators accused of stirring up trouble.
Syria: If Assad Falls will Hezbollah Abandon War against Israel?
Hezbollah's continued support of beleaguered Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's regime tarnishes its credibility.
Papua New Guinea: 219 People Rescued after Ferry Sinks
Australia sends rescue ships and helicopters to help search for survivors after Rabaul Queen sinks with 350 on board.
Syria: 'Assad Has Lost Control of Half the Country'
Pressure is mounting on Syrian president Bashar al-Assad as the opposition claims to be in control of half of the country
Aisha Gaddafi Comes to her Brother‘s Rescue to ‘Protect his Interests ‘
Aisha Gaddafi, the daughter of late and deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has contacted the International Criminal Court concerned about the fate of her captured brother, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi.
