Egypt

Eastern Orthodox pilgrims march through streets of old city to commemorate Jesus' crucifixion.

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Democracy and Islam can co-exist and Indonesia is a model for Muslim nations, Cameron tells students in Jakarta.

Journalist shot for carrying video camera during protest in Bahrain village dies in hospital.

Rescused holiday firm reports business hit by political unrest in North Africa

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Up to 1923 prisoners were executed in 63 countries around the world in 2011.

Muslim Brotherhood unveils vision of post-Assad Syria with equal rights, a constitution and a parliamentary system.

IBTimes UK meets up with three Palestinian women who speak about daily lives under the shadow of oppression.

Death of Pope Shenouda III, who led Egypt's Coptic minority for 40 years, comes at a time of uncertainty for Christians in Egypt.

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As supporters of the Bahraini opposition march in Lebanon and Iraq, the United Nations has voiced concern over the regime's use of tear gas on protesters.

Funeral of religious and spiritual leader of Egypt's minority Coptic Christians draws thousands of mourners.

An18-year old Egyptian girl allegedly hurdled off a balcony to avoid a forced marriage.

The funeral of Pope Shenouda III to be held at St Mark’s Cathedral in Cairo.

Nearly 100,000 Coptic Christians gathered in Cairo to mourn the death of Pope Shenouda III who died on Saturday.

Pope Shenouda III, head of Egypt’s Coptic Christians, died on Saturday due to health complications and old age.

Group files damages suit against police and home affairs ministers.

Failure to follow proper medical procedures more damaging than shortage of equipment or staff, says report.

Zuhir al-Qaisi, whose group was accused of kidnapping Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, targeted in Gaza air raid.

Ng Tze-chuen sends robot insect through blocked tunnel in Egypt's Great Pyramid to reveal secrets of Pharaoh Cheops.

Iranian female activist condemns Nude Revolutionary Calendar released for International Women's Day.

Underground organisation to field legitimate political party in June elections set for post-Gaddafi Libya.

General prosecutor demands return of 40 men accused of helping former Libyan leader in crackdown on uprising.

Latest speculation linked to an Israeli attack on Iran suggest that Tel Aviv could drop the US and instead turn to Saudi Arabia for help.

Hamas turns back on Syria and increasingly woos Gulf States for support.

Costa Crociera under fire again after Costa Allegra cruise ship catches fire and loses power 200 miles off Seychelles coast.

WikiLeaks has partnered with the Hacktivist collective Anonymous and published internal e-mails from Stratfor, an American strategic intelligence company.

Hamas publicly breaks with Syrian regime at political gathering in Al-Alzhar mosque in Cairo and praises 'heroes of uprising'.

Candidate Abdel Moneim Aboul Fotoh in hospital with concussion after attack by masked gunmen.