Police clear mini-protest outside chancellery building as Merkel meets Tunisian premiere Ali Larayedh.
Turkish stock market plunges after prime minister's uncompromising remarks in Tunis.
Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi appeals for constitutional amendment to allow her join presidential race.
Liberal Turkish imam is critical of Erdogan's government. But does he have a hidden agenda?
Protesters adopt label of 'chapullers' in mockery of PM Erdogan slur that describes them as 'capulcu' or looters.
Three European members of Femen demonstrated in support of Tunisian activist Amina Tyler.
Crackdown follows PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan labelling social media a menace.
Volunteers with Freedom House and Konrad Adenauer Foundation 'made scapegoats' in anti-libertarian crackdown.
Senior politican slams police violence and offers to meet organisers of Gezi Park protests in Istanbul.
Second death confirmed as 22-year-old Abdullah Comert while US urges restraint on both sides.
State attorney claims Israel will ship thousands of migrants to unnamed African country.
Turkish Doctors Union confirms protester was killed as car ploughed into crowd in Istanbul.
Head of state takes more measured approach than Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan over street protests.
Taksim Square calm after fourth night of violent protests laid at door of Twitter and opposition party.
US troops on patrol in Samkani escape market bomb but students on lunch break take full force of blast.
Crackdown on demonstrators in Istanbul's central Taksim Square over plan to turn city-centre park into shopping mall.
European Central Bank accused by anti-capitalism protesters of driving austerity in eurozone.
More graffiti attacks as Israeli cabinet is debate labelling price tag attacks as terrorism
Housing ministry confirms building plans that critics warn will sabotage John Kerry peace efforts.
Doctors and ministry of health fail in supreme court appeal to win termination for woman whose pregnancy threatens her life.
Delivery of first batch of S-300 missiles in wake of EU ending embargo raises fears of further tension with Israel.
New Mexico man Luis Briones held over collision fuelled by sex and drink.
Radical feminist members staged topless protests in support of activist in custody
Burmese government accused of inaction over fresh clashes between Buddhists and Muslims.
Manuscript worth €1m dates back to end of 12th century - 500 years earlier than first believed.
Suspects on trial in Stockholm accused of extortion of Eritrean families in Sweden.
Jailed punk feminist band member started hunger protest after being barred from her own parole hearing.
Anti-Semitic lawmaker makes controversial statement during parliament discussion
Levada Centre targeted by prosecutor under Putin's sweeping law against NGOs and foreign funding.
First visit of Burmese president to US in 47 years angers activists over Burma's dismal record.