Elections

Fate of Ethiopia's caretaker prime minister Hailemariam Dessalegn hangs in the balance following Zenawi's sudden death.

Military reporter Alon Ben-David says Tel Aviv closer than ever to strike against Tehran.

US Republican congressman Kevin Yoder swam naked in the Sea of Gallilee during an official trip.

Gang fight in overcrowded Yare I jail in Venezuelan capital of Caracas spirals into murderous riot.

Verdict is seen as a blow to freedom of expression and a bid to stifle dissent.

Power struggle at top of Iranian politics pushes for 'government of all talents' to reduce president's strength.

Short and brutal conflict 'on several fronts' would follow air assault on Iranian nuclear facilities, says outgoing civil defence chief, Matan Vilnai.

Mitt Romney running mate mocked in attack ad that accuses him of ending guaranteed Medicare health insurance for pensioners.

Clashes between Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims erupt in tit-for-tat arson attacks and targeted killings in western Myanmar.

Protesters angry that draft constitution undermines women's status and would set back gender equality by decades.

The proportion of electorate doubting the stability of the coalition has doubled in just two weeks.

Racist motive assumed in street murder by five men on motorbikes after earlier claims of assaults on Romanian and Moroccan men.

Mohammed Mursi forces defence minister Tantawi and six top military officials out.

Industrial city to help women pursue their career goals while abiding by strict Islamic principles.

Saudi Arabia will intercept any Israeli air force aircraft crossing en route to Iran, Washington warns Israel.

Liberal Democrat leader voices frustration at backbench Tories for 'breaking contract' over reforms.

Deadly pre-dawn raid on Akouedo army base follows assault on police station checkpoint in Yopougon.

Controversial Finance Minister Mumtaz al-Said who was opposed by the ruling Muslim Brotherhood for his budget, also keeps his post.

Somalia's most famous comedian murdered after being on receiving end of threats by al-Shabaab militants.

Nicole Minetti, on trial for sex party prostitute procurement for former Italian prime minister, registers 'Bunga Bunga' tradename for new line of condoms.

Cathal Gilbert looks at 26-year reign of King Mswati III in Swaziland and asks what needs to happen for things to change.

Obama to sign Enhance Security Cooperation Act, giving Israel more firepower and access to US spy satellite images.

PM tries to win back support by offering government roles to opposition MPs in national service row for Orthodox Jews.

The Aurora incident is just the latest in a series of shootings in the US, yet neither political party is prepared to risk making an issue out of gun control.

The 29-year-old Csanad Szegedi is known for his extreme anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Journalist described as the greatest newsreader Britain has ever produced dies aged 84.

Kadima walk-out sparked by dispute over law which exempts ultra-orthodox students from conscription.

Balance of power rests with independents and smaller parties following first free elections in post-Gaddafi era.

Fed chairman Bernanke gives semi-annual 'Humphrey-Hawkins' to US Congress as global growth stalls.

Muslim Brotherhood decision to reconvene dissolved parliament in contravention of fresh court ruling likely to infuriate military.