Libya

Hundreds of Eritreans attempt odyssey to Italy from Libyan coast, says activist.

Moscow evacuated all diplomatic staff after compound in Tripoli attacked by gunmen.

Iran may re-enter market soon further weakening prices.

British government drew up plans to allow Gaddafi to flee to another African country during conflict, says journalist Matthew d'Ancona

Chief economist says markets still mixed over the Fed's failure to pare back on asset buying programme

Ebbing of Syria war fears and ending of Libya oil strike boost supplies.

Crude oil prices stabilise after US and Russia near deal on Syria's chemical weapons.

War correspondent kidnapped in April says Syrian revolution has 'turned into something dangerous'.

We profile pro-Assad Syrian Electronic Army which is waging cyber war against media outlets.

Contrast between Tunisian Revolution and what has happened in Egypt, Lybia and Syria could not be more stark.

Iranian president Hassan Rohani speaks to Vladimir Putin to oppose US and Britain intervention against Damascus.

Barrel of Brent crude hits six month high as US Secretary of State ramps up rhetoric against Assad regime.

French journalist's book reveals Colonel Gaddafi ordered kidnap of schoolgirls for use as sex slaves.

Investors fear the political unrest could affect supply security across the Middle East and North Africa.

California-born Islamic militant Adam Gadahn wants killers of Americans to be rewarded.

Egypt violence, strikes in Libya and Iraq-Turkey pipeline bombing raise supply disruption fears.

International crimefighting agency has requested intelligence to establish if breaks are co-ordinated.

Alexander Kettler stumbled across a sarcophagus, a canopic jar and a death mask. The mummy was in the sarcophagus.

Heavily armed insurgents attack DI Khan Central Jail in northwestern Pakistan.

British ambassador to Libya Sir Vincent Fean wrote to Blair setting out terms of deal, secret documents show.

Rallies take place across Libya in protest at murder of political activist Abdul Salam al Musmari.

Over 1,000 prisoners escape during riots following death of top politician.

Arab nationalist leader killed outside his home in second political killing of the year.

Coup leaders apologizing for the consequences of their actions is not something that happens very often. In Bamako, the capital of Mali however, a rare example of it took place on 26 June 2013 when Captain Amadou Aya Sanogo did just that in front of an audience which included Interim President Dioncounda Traoré, recently reconciled factions of the Mali Army, religious and tribal leaders and the media.

Market Strategist Ishaq Siddiqi delivers breaking views on the financial impact from Egypt's political turmoil

California’s Death Valley expected to reach 130F (54C), the hottest temperature for 100 years.

Every year, usually in late autumn, The Economist publishes its "The World in____" for the following year. The issue for 2012 has an article by Oliver August on the effects of the North African uprisings of 2011 spreading south and in particular, foresees trouble brewing for the Sahel states because of the fall of Muammar Gaddafi:

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

Campaigners petition Home Secretary after anti-Islamic activists Pam Geller and Robert Spencer invited to London.

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