Nelson Mandela Biography among Hundreds of Schoolbooks Destroyed in Education-Deprived Province
South African government accused of preferring to spend money destroying books rather than educating children.
Taliban Raiders Chop Off Heads of Pakistan Army Officers
Militants from Afghanistan crossed into Pakistan and killed 13 Pakistani troops, beheading seven of them.
Rebels Attack Areva Nuclear Power Plant in Central African Republic
Gunmen believed to be with Chad's Popular Front for Recovery blamed for armed assault on French-owned nuclear site.
Vladimir Putin Middle East Talks Focus on Palestine, Iran and Syria
Russian president in Israel in a visit to boost Moscow's influence in the Middle East
Northern Mali: Hardline Islamists Ansar Dine Struggle to Impose Sharia Law in Timbuktu
Tensions continue to rise in northern Mali as residents of Islamist-controlled areas in and around Timbuktu hit back against newly imposed Sharia law.
Sudan's Bashir Downplays Revolts as Further Protests Organised
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir dismisses growing unrest in country over austerity measures introduced to deal with severe economic crisis.
Egypt Election: Middle East Regimes Congratulate Muslim Brotherhood Winner Mohammed Mursi [VIDEO]
Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohammed Mursi: I will be president for all.
Aung San Suu Kyi: A Little More Disdain for Burma Military and a Little Less Love for UK, Please
Aung San Suu Kyi's warm welcome in the UK after years of painful separation was a missed opportunity.
Turkish Warplane Crashes in Syrian Territorial Waters
Hunt on for two Turkish crewmen but contradictory reports emerge of what brought down F-4 plane.
Syrian 'Terrorists' Kill 25 near Aleppo, Says State TV, as Further Senior Army Officers Defect
25 villagers kidnapped from Daret Azzeh, slaughtered and mutilated, claims official broadcaster.
Sudan on the Brink of Revolution: Next Domino to Fall in Arab Spring? [VIDEO]
Police crackdown on continuing protests over austerity measures and corruption escalate anger of ordinary Sudanese.
Assad to go into Exile? Where in the World Will the Syrian Pariah Find Sanctuary?
Reports that Britain and US have offered Syria's President Bashar al-Assad clemency if he gives up power begs the question: where would he go?
Ahmadinejad Blames Nuclear Talks Impasse on Israeli and Western Sabotage
Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accuses Israel and the West of sabotage after nuclear talks in Moscow stall.
Sayed Bilal: Egypt Court Sentences Mubarak-Era Policemen for Torturing Islamist to Death
Four former officers sentenced to life imprisonment and fifth officer gets 15 years for death by torture of suspect in church bombing case.
Toulouse Hostage Gunman not Linked to al-Qaeda
Toulouse gunman who claimed links to al-Qaeda had history of mental health problems, with little interest in religion or politics, say family.
Jakarta: Nine Die as Military Plane Crashes Into Homes [VIDEO]
Indonesian military plane crashes into homes on military base minutes after takeoff.
Hamas Agrees to Truce if Israel ‘Stops Aggression’ in Gaza
Three days of Hamas rocket attacks and Israeli air strikes could end if Israel accepts truce, says Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades.
Toulouse Gunman Captured Alive and All Hostages Freed Unharmed
Armed man who claimed to be with al-Qaeda arrested after hostage standoff with police.
Bahrain Court Delays Verdict on 11-Year-Old Boy Ali Hasan over Protest Barricade Charge
Schoolboy claims he was picked up by Bahrain security forces while playing in street with friend and forced into confession.
Toulouse Bank Siege: Second Hostage Released by Al-Qaeda Gunman
Two hostages still held in CIC bank after armed man demanded cash from bank staff.
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kill 40 in New Wave of Attacks Amid Anger at President Goodluck Jonathan's Trip to Brazil
The Islamist militants Boko Haram unleash wave of attacks in cxity of Damaturu amid mounting criticisism of President Goodluck Jonathan trip to Brazil for a UN conference.
Is Al-Qaeda Operative Naamen Meziche Arrested in Pakistan Same Man Said to have Died in 2010?
Pakistan claims arrest of French man accused of being al-Qaeda militant but stories emerge that he was killed in US drone strike in 2010.
Al-Qaeda Gunman Takes Four Hostages in Bank [VIDEO]
Four people held hostage in bank in southwestern city of Toulouse by man claiming to be al-Qaeda operative.
Ivory Coast Leader Alassane Ouattara wants to Bring Israel's Illegal Migrants Home
Ivoirian leader will work with Israel on repatriation of Côte D'Ivoire nationals who entered the country illegally.
Russian Ship Alaed Delivering Attack Helicopters and Missiles to Syria Turns Back
MV Alaed loses insurance over Bashar al-Assad arms cargo and is forced to turn around off coast of Scotland.
Aung San Suu Kyi Celebrates Birthday With a 'Hairy Cornflake'
Aung San Suu Kyi, who spent 15 years of the last 24 years under house arrest in Myanmar, returns to hero's welcome in UK.
Korean Air Apologises to Kenyans for 'Primitive' Ad Fiasco
Korean Air removes offensive ad from website promoting direct flight service from Seoul to Nairobi.
Myanmar: Three Muslims Sentenced to Death for Rape and Murder of Buddhist Woman
Two surviving defendants have seven days to appeal against sentence for crime that sparked wave of sectarian violence in Rakhine state.
Israel Deports South Sudanese Illegal Immigrants at Start of Mass Expulsions
Israel kicks out more than 120 South Sudanese in first stage of process that could see thousands of unauthorised African migrants forced out.
Iran: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to Quit Politics in 2013 to Return to Science
Controversial president Ahmadinejad will step down at end of second term in office in 2013.
