Egypt

Tourists from France and Japan among victims as balloon turns into ball of fire and crashes.

A 50-year-old man has drowned while swimming in the sea off the coast of Sharm el-Sheikh, according to the British embassy in Cairo.

Mud brick pyramid held last resting place of Ramses II's senior adviser Khay.

Such is the overwhelming volume of spam and malicious email sent today, only 20 percent of all messages are sent for legitimate reasons.

Court orders closure of file-sharing sites that failed to block access to film that insulted the prophet.

140 million women living with consequences of FGM despite fewer cuttings.

Umberto Bacchi reveals that the Iranian leader is having to dodge shoes in Cairo and brickbats in Tehran.

Mohammed Mursi's right-hand man claims many women don't even bother cleaning breasts before feeding babies.

President's Middle East tour will also take him to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Jordan, and Egypt.

Anti-Defamation League reports anti-Semitic theory linking Egypt’s President Mohammed Mursi to Israel 'domination'.

Kim Jong-un pictured with mysterious smartphone, sparking debate about its identity.

Microsoft and Huawei have launched the 4Afrika Initiative, bringing a budget Windows Phone 8 device to Africa, along with support to educate and get businesses online.

2012's Full year results for BG Group see earnings rise 3 percent, but carries warnings on future outlook.

Arrests of Ahmed Attoun, Hatem Qafisha and Mohammed al-Talhad undermines reconciliation with rival Fatah, says Hamas.

Former UK prime minister warns of 'long, difficult, messy' campaign that will take 'a generation'

Islamists vow 'European Summer' similar to Arab Spring in Middle East.

Egypt police brutalise middle-aged protester against Mohammed Mursi.

Israel becomes first country of 193 UN members to turn back on Universal Periodic Review.

Protests rock Port Said, Suez and Ismailia where curfew has been imposed.

Watchdog says it is worst assault on women since start of February 2011 revolution.

Mohammed Mursi declares emergency in Port Said, Suez, and Ismailia vowing tougher action.

Port Said riots leave 32 dead while violence breaks out in Cairo, Alexandria and Suez.

Troops deployed to re-impose order after protest to mark second anniversary of revolution gets out of control.

Two policemen also killed as mob storms prison following judge's decision to sentence 21 suspects to death.

Secular-leaning opposition protests rage against president Mohammed Mursi.

Thousands gathering in Tahrir Square to mark second anniversary of Hosni Mubarak's fall.

GameCity's Off the Map project aims to turn maps from the British Library into interactive computer games

The country that hosted the first World Cup in 1930 has now banned football for 10 days following violence off and on the pitch.

Milan court denies former PM's request to halt underage prostitution trial until after poll.

Mubarak serving life sentence over involvement in Arab Spring protesters' murders.