Egypt

Egyptian military vows to defend country from 'terrorists and fools' but Morsi says he will protect his 'legitimacy' with his life.

Spokesmen for Egyptian president quit in face of mass protests demanding end to regime.

Egyptian president rejects military order to resolve crisis as armed fighting begins.

Radical protesters enter Muslim building in burqas before unveiling bare-chested campaign against shariah law.

Army calls for government and opposition to reach agreement on Morsi before it imposes its own measures.

Opposition movement Tamarud demand President Morsi's resignation after mass protests

Peter Taylor's squad knocked out of Turkey World Cup at first hurdle with Egypt defeat.

A find in Egypt may be one of the greatest ancient treasures yet discovered, a 4,500-year-old boat that carried the mummified bodies of the pharaohs.

Fears of violence run high as anti-Mursi protesters flock to Cairo's Tahrir Square, while demonstrations are also planned in Alexandria and Suez.

Student intern for NGO died in violent clashes in Alexandria, though cause of death remains unclear.

Three people, including American, killed in violence as protesters gather at Tahrir Square in Cairo.

British Museum launches book looking at same-sex relationships throughout history.

Assaf, who grew up in Gaza's Khan Younis refugee camp, won the hearts of millions across the region with his winning performances.

US Secretary of State joins Britain's William Hague and ministers from Germany, France, Saudi Arabia and Qatar at Doha conference.

E-Commerce company James and James questions the BRC’s sanity, after the proposal of an online sales tax

Hisham Zaazou resigns over appointment of Gamaa Islamiya Islamist group founder Adel el-Khayat.

Pew research data show 87% of Pakistanis oppose same-sex lifestyles, but Google says Pakistan tops searches for same-sex pornography.

Egyptian leader withdraws diplomats, closes Syrian embassy in Cairo and calls on Hezbollah to pull out of Syria.

Archery as an Olympic Sport soars in rankings after success at last year's London Olympic Games and big-screen recognition

Man was accused of raping 16-year-old girl before stabbing her to death.

Egyptian Treasures known only in ancient texts rediscovered by underwater archaeologist Franck Goddio.

Police brutality has made a simple protest movement in Turkey much more violent, says Uzay Bulut.

Muslim Brotherhood leaders heap scorn on Turkish anti-government protesters as 'alcoholics'.

Volunteers with Freedom House and Konrad Adenauer Foundation 'made scapegoats' in anti-libertarian crackdown.

Charles Raymond Ferndale, aged 74, alleged smuggled £3m worth of cannabis.

State attorney claims Israel will ship thousands of migrants to unnamed African country.

Tourists in swimsuits mistaken for blue movie actors in Red Sea resort of Hurghada.

Supreme Constitutional Court also rules against panel which drafted constitution.

Cambridge-based Armtrac secures financing from HSBC - the only big UK bank not in the Funding for Lending Scheme

Ahmed Elmohamady tells IBTimesUK how he wants to remain at Hull after an incredible year at the newly promoted Yorkshire club.