Afghan election officials 'offered £380,000'
Afghan election officials have been offered as much as $500,000 (£380,000) to falsify returns in the forthcoming parliamentary election by supporters of President Hamid Karzai, independent observers have said.
RAK’s solar islands could power emirate
A series of floating, rotating solar islands off the coast of RAK could be the solution to the emirate’s energy woes.
'World's first' Arabic-speaking robot
The UAE University in Abu Dhabi has built the world's first fully automated, Arabic-speaking robot that can have "intelligent" conversations with humans - based on information gathered via the internet and through social networking sites.
Egypt bans 149 Chinese exporters
Egypt Minister of Trade and Industry, Rashid Mohammad Rashid issued a decree that bans dealing with 149 Chinese exporters for procuring shipments with falsified licenses to the
Egypt opens 8 trade zones in six cities for investors
In its attempt to upgrade domestic trade, Egypt is putting up eight exclusive investment zones in six cities for investors wishing to do business in the country.
Pakistani Insurgent Group Expands in Afghanistan
Lashkar e-Taiba may be better known for fighting in Kashmir and terror attacks in India, but U.S. and Afghan officials say the group is establishing a dangerous presence in Afghanistan
Green power- IAEA supports first nuclear program in Egypt
The next few days will see several meetings at different levels between Egypt and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) within the framework
Shia gangs join al Qa’eda in Iraq
Officials warn Shia gangs are joining the Sunni extremists of al Qa’eda to form new and dangerous alliances
Turkey referendum win puts Erdogan in poll for 2011
Turkey's ruling AK Party celebrated victory in a referendum on constitutional reform that was seen boosting its chances of winning a third term of single-party rule at an election due within 10 months
Chinese Remake the ‘Made in Italy’ Fashion Label
Chinese laborers have transformed Prato, an Italian textile hub, into a low-end manufacturing capital, stoking resentment.
Poll: priests should not be celibate
The Pope should drop the requirement for priests to remain celibate, said half of the 500 Roman Catholics who took part in a BBC survey.
French rally for Iranian on death row
Philosophers and singers were among those taking part in a demonstration in Paris in solidarity for an Iranian woman on death row.
Rare North Korea meet delayed due to leader's health: report
North Korea's ruling party delayed the start of its biggest meeting in 30 years due to leader Kim Jong-il's health, but his condition is not serious enough to cancel the conference, South Korea's YTN television reported on Monday
How the Pope has dealt with paedophile priests
Justice scheme to be rolled out
A scheme allowing victims to decide what kind of punishment criminals should receive is being rolled out across Greater Manchester.
Railway plan will transport Mongolia into a 21st C economy
A largely untapped, mineral-rich country with proven industrial potential, Mongolia is on the verge of huge economic growth.
'Tea party' members get set for elections in November
"Tea party" activists gathered in cities on both coasts and in between Sunday to spread their message of smaller government and focus their political movement on the pivotal congressional elections in November.
China to zoom past Japan as growth moves pay off
Steps needed to improve per capita GDP levels, say analysts
Mayor seeks release of PKK suspect in Italy
Taranto Mayor Ippazio Stefano called on the Italian justice minister to release an alleged member of a terrorist organization, Ali Örgen, detained last month, claiming the suspect is a “good example for immigrants.”
Petraeus issues guidance for Afghan contracting
The NATO command has issued new guidelines for awarding billions of dollars worth of international contracts in Afghanistan, saying that without proper oversight the money could end up in the hands of insurgents and criminals, deepen corruption and undermine efforts to win the loyalty of the Afghan
Netanyahu: West Bank settlement curbs won't remain
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday the current restrictions on West Bank settlements will not remain in place, though there will still be some limits on construction.
Road deaths rise in poorer nations
More schoolchildren are daily being killed by traffic on the highways of the world's poorest nations than by deadly infectious diseases such as Aids, tuberculosis and malaria, prompting campaigners to call for a UN-backed target to halt the spiralling numbers of traffic fatalities by 2015.
Medvedev and Putin at odds over Moscow mayor
The Kremlin has unleashed a black propaganda campaign to oust Yuri Luzhkov, the mayor of Moscow and Russia's third most powerful politician, accusing him of trying to drive a wedge between President Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Former Iceland PM faces trial over bank collapse
Icelandic lawmakers have concluded the country's former prime minister ought to be tried for "economic negligence" over the catastrophic failure of its banking system and currency.
Israel snubs Hague's Gaza aid visit
Israel has called off a visit planned for this week by William Hague and a group of European Union foreign ministers after objecting to the bloc's "gross insensitivity".
New Europe: Tug of war in Ukraine
The effects of Ukraine’s turn towards Russia are beginning to be seen in the crucial area of energy security. As the main route of Russian gas into Europe, Ukraine is vital to European and Russian energy security
Israeli strike in Gaza kills 3 Palestinians
Hamas security officials said Sunday that three Palestinians have been killed by Israeli tank fire in the northern Gaza Strip. Five people were wounded.
Artificial skin developed by scientists
A touch-sensitive artificial skin which may one day clothe robots was developed by scientists.
Qatar gears up to welcome the FIFA inspection team
The delegation will assess Qatar's preparedness to host the World Cup finals.
Clashes in Guinea ahead of poll
One person is killed and 50 are injured during clashes in Guinea's capital, Conakry, a week ahead of a presidential run-off election.
French begin 1994 Rwanda inquiry
A French legal team arrives in Rwanda to begin a week-long inquiry into the 1994 killing of President Juvenal Habyarimana.
No Surprises - Syria Bottom of World Economic Forum Index
Syria occupies 97th position in the index of Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011, released by the World Economic Forum.
Brazil rescues 'slaves' at farms
The Brazilian authorities say they have rescued 95 farm workers who were being kept in slave-like conditions in two south-eastern states, reports say.
One Man's Fight Against Net Neutrality
Forget neutrality. Here's why we should make the Internet less fair and less balanced
Indian police accuse Kashmiri leader of treason
Hundreds of stone-throwing protesters defied a curfew and attacked security forces in two towns in Indian-administered Kashmir on Sunday, injuring nine police officers and four soldiers, police said.
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