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

Egyptians told to beat power shortage by wearing cotton and staying in one room.

Syrian forces are targeting young rebels and executing them in a bid to stop the uprising.

UK PM seeks public and private commitment to prevent malnutrition among young children by the start of Rio Games in 2016.

As watching world prepares for closing ceremony of Games, Google pays its last tribute to London 2012.

Two powerful earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.4 and 6.3 rattle several villages in north-west Iran killing scores of residents.

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

41 dead, 17 injured as overcrowded bus plunges down 250-foot gorge in northern India.

Zakaria is the latest top US journalist to admit passing another writer's work off as his own.

Romney seeks to boost election chances by announcing energetic conservative Paul Ryan as his vice-presidential running mate.

Gu Kailai says she killed the British businessman to protect her son.

Egyptian forces swoop on suspects wanted over murderous border guard attack in northern Sinai that left 16 dead.

Pressure on camps across Middle East growing as tide of refugees shows no sign of abating.

Fisherman has narrow escape after boat sinks in shark-infested waters 50km off coast of Western Australia

Two Roma camps closed in Lille following similar crackdowns in Paris and Lyon.

TfL refusal to kill bus ad campaign by alleged anti-Israeli group is 'dangerous move'.

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

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation urged to see for itself how Muslims are treated in restive Rakhine state.

Four police officers accused of shielding Gu Kailai in Neil Heywood murder case.

Madonna tells fans to show the love for gay community but some LGBT activists not convinced.

A seasoned diplomat, Lakhdar Brahimi, has held several high-profile positions during his tenure at the United Nations.

PM Riyad HIjab planned his defection from the regime two months ago, when Assad appointed him prime minister.

US denies allegations that Myanmar authorities involved in ethnic cleansing of Rohingya Muslim community.

Police van windshield broken following attack by 20 far-right activists in Piraeus harbour.

Senior politician dismisses Madonna's criticism of Pussy Riot blasphemy 'show trial' while she tours Russia as a lecture on morality.

President moves quickly to replace outgoing premier, while China and Russia sign up for Iranian peace summit.

Orthodox Jewish men who are do not wish to see 'immodestly dressed' women encouraged to buy special blurred-lens glasses.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says talks will be open only to states with 'correct and realistic position' on solving Syrian conflict.

With nearly 300,000 people homeless, government and relief organisations call for more volunteers to distribute food, water and medicine.