Don't use weapons to reform
2011-04-19 10:14:10
Syrian FM Walid al-Moallem said on Monday that "reforms in Syria are existing and continuing, and those who want them should not use violence and weapons."
Jonathan wins Nigerian election
2011-04-19 10:10:04
Jonathan from the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) has won the Nigerian presidential election.
Gulf troops to stay till Iran threat gone
2011-04-18 22:28:58
Saudi and UAE forces will only leave Bahrain when an Iranian threat to Gulf Arab countries is judged to be over.
UN to give humanitarian aid in Tripoli
2011-04-18 17:36:36
UN has reached an agreement with the Libyan government to provide humanitarian aid in Tripoli.
Egypt interrogates Mubarak's sons
2011-04-18 16:25:29
The Public Prosecution interrogated Sunday Alaa and Gamal, sons of former President Hosni Mubarak, in Tura jail to complete previous interrogations.
Canadian election rivals tout anti-separatism
2011-04-18 13:20:17
Hitting the campaign trails on Sunday ahead of the May 2 federal election, both leaders of Canada's two largest parties claimed to be best-positioned to fight Quebec separatism, which appears to be gaining strength after more than a decade of relative quiet.
Libyan rebels push toward Brega
2011-04-18 08:04:44
Libyan rebels pushed toward the strategic oil port of Brega while government forces pounded besieged Misrata to the west with rockets and mortars.
Australian gov vote slumps to 15-yrs low
2011-04-18 10:32:51
Support for federal Labor has hit a 15-year low as it tries to head off a business revolt over the carbon tax.
Australia defense may face sex-abuse lawsuit
2011-04-17 17:50:33
Australian Defense Minister admitted there is a "distinct possibility" the federal government will face a compensation bill over claims of sexual abuse inside the Defense Force.
Egyptian antiquities chief sentenced to a year in jail
2011-04-18 09:28:44
Egypt's State Minister for Antiquities Zahi Hawass on Sunday was sentenced to one year in jail, but it will be suspended until the appeal ruling.
Mubarak still in hospital
2011-04-18 06:37:06
Egyptian former President Hosni Mubarak is still in Sharm El-Sheikh Hospital along with his wife Suzanne.
Fighting in key city in west Libya kills 17
2011-04-18 09:25:21
Libyan rebels fought Gadhafi's forces Sunday in close-quarters battles in the city center of Misrata, the last major rebel foothold in western Libya.