George Bush the Third: the new kid on the block
George P Bush, son of Florida governor Jeb Bush, is beginning to spread his political wings as the third generation of the Bush dynasty. (Oh, dear God, no)
New coalition talks with anti-Islam party
The party of Dutch anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders re-emerged yesterday as a possible government coalition partner.
BP set to begin Libyan drilling
BP is set to begin drilling off Libya amid safety concerns over the Gulf of Mexico spill and accusations over the Lockerbie bomber.
At least 14 dead in Saudi flash floods
After days of heavy rain, floods hit several mountainous districts of southern Saudi Arabia, leaving hundreds at risk.
Muslim students 'barred from bus' over 'threatening' veils
Two Muslim students have claimed they were barred from boarding a London bus after the driver said their face veils made them a "threat" to passengers.
Burmese leader in key India visit
Burmese military ruler General Than Shwe starts a five-day visit to India during which he is due to meet senior leaders.
AU summit due to focus on Somalia
African heads of state gather in Uganda for an African Union summit likely to be dominated by the crisis in Somalia.
Iran to put man in space by 2019
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says his country plans to send its first manned shuttle into space by 2019, state media says.
Amazon river dolphins threatened with extinction
The pink dolphins of the Amazon are being threatened with extinction as fishermen kill them to use their flesh as bait.
Villagers open grocery shop inside phone box
North Yorkshire villagers open grocery shop inside phone box.
'Ask an Emirati' Facebook page builds cultural bridge
Site taps internet’s power to educate expatriates by answering questions about local culture.
'I hate my father for my forced marriage, I hate my tribe, and I don't love my wife'
Although forced marriages are illegal, they are common in Iraq, with tribal leaders use tradition to justify such unions.
Israel faces war crimes lawsuit
Three Spanish activists who were on board the aid flotilla raided by Israeli troops have filed a lawsuit against Israel for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
UN to investigate Marmara events.
Geneva Human Rights Council appoints 3 experts to probe violations of international law.
Putin promotes Russian Black Sea Fleet on controversial Ukraine visit
Radio Free Europe:Putin is in Ukraine's Crimea for a two-day visit that is likely to raise tensions over the disputed, predominantly Russian-speaking region. Putin was due to meet with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, who is holidaying in the picturesque Black Sea resort of Sevastopol. For more on the story, please click here
Brassed Off? Colliery band welcomes its first female musician after 93 years
It is the brass band that inspired a hit film in which a brilliant female musician is permitted to join the all-male ranks.
Saying 'sorry' could cut jail sentences
Tens of thousands of offenders may be able to reduce their sentences by making personal apologies to their victims, under plans for a "rehabilitation revolution" in the criminal justice system.
Court orders arrest of 102 officers in Sledgehammer case
A court ordered the arrest of 102 suspects in the investigation into the Sledgehammer Action Plan, a subversive plot allegedly prepared by a clique inside the military that included plans to crash Turkish jets and bomb large mosques at busy prayer hours to undermine the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) with the hope of eventually overthrowing
Mexico police find 51 in mass grave near Monterrey
Police have unearthed at least 51 bodies in a mass grave outside Mexico's business capital Monterrey since Thursday, a grisly sign of the escalating drug violence in the northern city, authorities said on Saturday.
Italy's disappearing tomatoes
A new chapter is about to be added to the history of Italian disasters. It may not quite be up there with the Fall of Rome or Vesuvius erupting, but the Great Tomato Massacre of 2010 is very bad news indeed for a country that has the humble but versatile pomodoro at the heart of its culinary life.
Huge leap in bankruptcy among women
The number of British women going bankrupt has risen almost fivefold in the past 10 years, with new figures revealing a 28 per cent increase in the past year alone. In some cases, according to insolvency experts, the surge is down to the "irresponsible spending" of women trying to emulate glamorous celebrities, while others are being driven to financial ruin by unemployment, pay inequality and childcare costs.
Man robs bank dressed as Darth Vader
Times must be tough back at the Empire. A bank robber dressed as "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader made off with an undetermined amount of cash after pointing a handgun at startled tellers inside a Chase bank branch on Long Island.
Unease in Tibet Over Influx of China’s Money and Migrants
China sees development and an enhanced security presence as key to stability, but the flow of people has deepened resentment among many Tibetans.
Qatar: AFC Asian Cup 2011 Online Ticket Sales Start Today
Starting form today, fans across the world will be able to buy tickets online for the Asian Football Conference (AFC)' flagship tournament, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011.
Saudi Arabia: multi-billion projects to expand the railway services
Infrastructure upgrades are the order of the day, with the government of Saudi Arabia giving its full financial backing to big-ticket transport projects in a bid to ensure that passengers and cargo
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