Egypt prosecutes 75 over football disaster AFPEgypt's prosecutor general on Thursday referred 75 people to criminal court in connection with football riots last month that left over 70 people dead. More »Egypt prosecutes 75 over football disaster
Egypt's prosecutor general on Thursday referred 75 people to criminal court in connection with football riots last month that left over 70 people dead.
Iran parliament grills embattled Ahmadinejad AljazeeraPresident faces harsh questioning that leads to calls for impeachment. More »Iran parliament grills embattled Ahmadinejad
President faces harsh questioning that leads to calls for impeachment.
Syria marks revolt anniversary amid violence AljazeeraTroops intensify offensive to crush opposition fighters in north and south, as anti-Assad uprising enters second year. More »Syria marks revolt anniversary amid violence
Troops intensify offensive to crush opposition fighters in north and south, as anti-Assad uprising enters second year.
Bahrain hunger striker weak after 36 days AljazeeraAbdulhadi al-Khawaja is on the fifth week of a hunger strike to protest ongoing detentions in Bahrain. More »Bahrain hunger striker weak after 36 days
Abdulhadi al-Khawaja is on the fifth week of a hunger strike to protest ongoing detentions in Bahrain.
Indian minister under fire for fare hike AljazeeraRailway minister's fate hangs in balance after his proposal to increase passenger fares angered party leadership. More »Indian minister under fire for fare hike
Railway minister's fate hangs in balance after his proposal to increase passenger fares angered party leadership.
Death toll climbs in Bangladesh ferry sinking AljazeeraRescue workers attempt to raise ferry which sank on Meghna river, killing at least 123 people with dozens still missing. More »Death toll climbs in Bangladesh ferry sinking
Rescue workers attempt to raise ferry which sank on Meghna river, killing at least 123 people with dozens still missing.
Senior Chinese leader sacked AljazeeraBo Xilai, charismatic but controversial Communist Party leader of Chongqing metropolis, has been removed from his post. More »Senior Chinese leader sacked
Bo Xilai, charismatic but controversial Communist Party leader of Chongqing metropolis, has been removed from his post.
US soldier in Afghan killing spree flown out AljazeeraStaff sergeant flown to Kuwait "based on a legal recommendation" as US defence secretary visits Afghanistan. More »US soldier in Afghan killing spree flown out
Staff sergeant flown to Kuwait "based on a legal recommendation" as US defence secretary visits Afghanistan.
Chelsea and Real advance in Europe AljazeeraBlues edge Napoli in thriller at Stamford Bridge as Real Madrid knock out CSKA Moscow to reach last eight. More »Chelsea and Real advance in Europe
Blues edge Napoli in thriller at Stamford Bridge as Real Madrid knock out CSKA Moscow to reach last eight.
Chisora loses boxing licence AljazeeraBritish heavyweight punished by governing body following David Haye brawl in Munich last month. More »Chisora loses boxing licence
British heavyweight punished by governing body following David Haye brawl in Munich last month.
Azerbaijan detains suspects in embassy plot AljazeeraTwenty-two people arrested on suspicion of planning attacks on US and Israeli embassies in Baku on behalf of Iran. More »Azerbaijan detains suspects in embassy plot
Twenty-two people arrested on suspicion of planning attacks on US and Israeli embassies in Baku on behalf of Iran.
Maid in Lebanon abuse video kills herself AljazeeraSuicide comes days after footage emerged of Ethiopian woman being violently dragged on Beirut street by male employer. More »Maid in Lebanon abuse video kills herself
Suicide comes days after footage emerged of Ethiopian woman being violently dragged on Beirut street by male employer.
Argentina allows abortion for rape victims AljazeeraHigh court unanimously approves procedure for victims of rape, leading to controversy in majority Roman Catholic nation. More »Argentina allows abortion for rape victims
High court unanimously approves procedure for victims of rape, leading to controversy in majority Roman Catholic nation.
Deadly blast hits Somali president's compound AljazeeraAl-Shabab claims responsibility for Mogadishu suicide bombing that left four dead and raised fears of further attacks. More »Deadly blast hits Somali president's compound
Al-Shabab claims responsibility for Mogadishu suicide bombing that left four dead and raised fears of further attacks.
Santorum picks up US primary wins in South AljazeeraVictories in Alabama and Mississippi boost conservative candidate's campaign for Republican US presidential nomination. More »Santorum picks up US primary wins in South
Victories in Alabama and Mississippi boost conservative candidate's campaign for Republican US presidential nomination.
BEIRUT (Reuters) - Flag-waving supporters of President Bashar al-Assad took to the streets of Syrian cities on … More »Pro-Assad rallies mark anniversary of Syria revolt
