Israeli soldiers who used boy as human shield escape avoid jail
Two Israeli soldiers convicted of using a Palestinian child as a human shield during the Gaza war in 2009 have escaped a prison sentence.
Egypt opposition supporters held
The main opposition group in Egypt, the Muslim Brotherhood, says more than 1,000 of its members have been held ahead of elections next week.
Villepin backs 'Karachigate' claims against Sarkozy
A full-blown state scandal, involving President Nicolas Sarkozy and other senior figures, threatens to explode this week over "Karachigate", the allegation that political corruption and revenge-taking in France led to the murder of 11 French submarine engineers in Pakistan in 2002.
Resignation blow for Berlusconi
One of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's best-known ministers said she will resign after confidence votes next month that could trigger elections.
Haiti death toll climbs above 1,200
Health officials on Sunday reported 64 new deaths in Haiti's worsening cholera epidemic, which has now claimed 1,250 lives and seen more than 20,000 people treated in hospital.
Sharia law dispute goes to court
A federal judge will hear arguments Monday on a preliminary injunction against one of the most contentious ballot measures in this month's elections -- an Oklahoma referendum that banned state courts from considering international or Islamic law when deciding cases.
Israeli Wanted by Colombia Released in Moscow
An Israeli wanted in Colombia for training militias that killed hundreds returned home Saturday after he was released from a Moscow jail, disappointing activists and victims who have tried for years to bring him to justice.
Saudi lessons concern government
The government says it will not tolerate anti-Semitic and homophobic lessons being taught to Muslim children at part-time UK schools.
Macedonia's left opposition urges snap election
Macedonia's opposition leader has urged a snap election after the country failed at a NATO summit in its second bid to join the alliance.
Ireland forced to take EU and IMF bail-out package
Ireland has accepted an EU and IMF bail-out thought to be worth up to £77 billion after emergency telephone conference talks.
William Hague calls the future of the euro into question
William Hague suggested for the first time that it was possible the currency could collapse.
Importing Coal, China Burns It as Others Stop
Ships are lining up to load coal for furnaces in China, which has evolved from a coal exporter to one of the world’s leading purchasers.
'Draconian' measures may be on the cards
China's second hike in its required reserved ratio (RRR) in nine days is widely seen by analysts as unlikely to send the stock market into volatile corrections.
The price of food including soybeans, corn, wheat, cotton, mung beans, ginger, garlic, ginseng, honeysuckle, cabbages, sugar, apples and soybean oil rose far beyond its real value last month, said analysts.
Egypt: International tender for establishing nuclear station by mid December
The international tender for the establishment of the first nuclear station for generating electricity in Dabaa is to be held
Kabul 'safer than cities in West'
Children may be safer growing up in the Afghan capital Kabul than they are in London, Glasgow or New York, a Nato official says.
Poverty is common in parts of some former Soviet states. So is blond hair, which is in demand for hair extensions.
Bringing Hope to the impoverished young
Completing six years at primary school may seem nothing to a city student, but for Xu Haitao, it is a big thing.
Forests in Syria - Resource of Wealth, Land of Biodiversity
The Syrian Government paid forest sector great attention through setting up plans and systematic strategies to increase forest
One in 10 Afghan candidates banned
Almost one in 10 of Afghanistan's victorious parliamentary candidates were disqualified for cheating today after an investigation into widespread fraud during September's election.
Now Britain's Men-Only Clubs Have to Let in the Ladies
A new law, the Equality Act, forces some of Britain's traditional clubs to end gender segregation. But some members still pine for the days when it was no girls allowed
Young Irish flee 'Celtic Tiger' for a better life
Young Irish, in particular, hope that the economic cycle makes just one more click – and that emigration isn't their only option. But amid news of the Ireland bailout, some aren't waiting around.
East of the European Union : EU expansion ends
Success stories in what the European Union calls "the neighbourhood" have been hard to come by. Georgia, then Ukraine, and most recently Moldova have all been big EU hopes. But, in each case, those hopes were dashed. Unfortunately for the EU, this year's annual summit with Ukraine is likely to showcase this failure."
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