Signs of the 2012 presidential race are rare along interstates dotted with pit stops, Indian casinos and tribal lands.

Convoy led by cricketer-turned-politician is turned back en route to South Waziristan.

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As the two countries exchange cross-border fire, we ask if it is in Turkey's national interest to go into Syria.

Opposition fighters reportedly seize Khirbat al-Joz near Turkey border but are pushed back in the province of Damascus.

Prime Minister Mustafa Abu Shagur under pressure to name new government after his first proposed line-up was rejected.

Following cabinet request, Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah issues decree to annul 2009 court-reinstated parliament.

New electoral rules mean a Serb could win office in Srebrenica, fuelling tensions at the site of the 1995 massacre.

One woman strives to unravel the mystery behind her aunt's murder in a remote Kurdish village in Turkey.

Army transport aircraft with 20 people on board crashes in a rural area west of the capital.

Most money changers refuse to comply with government's demand for a fixed dollar rate to reverse currency collapse.

With over 450,000 candidates running in Sunday's municipal elections, there were bound to be a few jokers in the mix.

We ask whether the judiciary and political opposition are agents of change in this volatile nation.

President Benigno Aquino says the "framework agreement" between government and MILF separatists will be signed shortly.

At least 49 policemen hurt after protesters go on rampage against reopening of rubbish dump in tourist island of Djerba.

With the US set to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan in 2014, what does the future hold for the country's capital?

Hugo Chavez seeks re-election for third time as opposition candidate gives tough fight in presidential polls.

US Muslim scholars take on community consciousness.

Car bomb discovered near al-Anad air base in southern province of Lahj used by US troops to train local forces.

With much of what Romney said in the first debate found to be untrue, we discuss the US media's role in the election.

With presidential elections coming up in 2013, the Iranian government is determined to win the information battle.

Young Maasai men are often forced to miss school to protect their family's home and livestock.

Dozens of US activists join hundreds of Pakistanis led by Imran Khan as they attempted to march to restive tribal areas.

Henrique Capriles is the best chance the opposition has had in years of beating the Venezuelan leader.

Medications made in "compound pharmacies" are believed to be contaminated by airborne fungus.

Vanishing stocks from dynamite fishing and cyanide threatens centuries-old culture of Sulawesi's gypsy sea people.

Chadli Bendjedid kick-started the democratisation of government institutions in Algeria at the end of the 1980s.

The Iranian leader discusses his country's role in Syria's conflict and shares his concerns over the region's future.

Spokeswoman for the military says Israeli systems on ground alerted the air force to the drone as it flew over Gaza.

Twenty-eight-year-old is one of activists using non-violent means to bring about change in their country.

Opposition launches new appeals to the poor, gaining ground on populist government in election race.

Ordinary people say Syrians are their brothers while those in power have voiced concern over strained relations.

The Sahrawi war poetess is a vivid testament to three decades of the Sahara conflict.

Some are concerned that the likes of O'Reilly and Stewart have the power to sway undecided voters.

Decades-old struggle for justice over crackdown on Kenyan rebellion goes to court, opening retribution's door.

British nationals plead not guilty to aiding suspected Chechen and Afghan terrorist groups shortly after US arrival.

Abdi Farah Shirdon has been a prominent businessman in Kenya and is believed to be untainted by volatile clan politics.

With political strife and turmoil on Jordan's doorstep, we discuss the future of the Hashemite kingdom.

A ‘lost generation’ calls the future into question.

As the People's Republic is about to change its leadership, we ask how financially-rewarding being a politician can be.

Abu Hamza al-Masri and four others sent from Britain to the US will appear in court on Saturday, officials say.

Venezuela's Henrique Capriles tells Al Jazeera about triumphs and obstacles of his candidacy.

Workers rally to press Anglo American Platinum to revoke its decision to fire 12,000 wildcat strikers.

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At least five people dead and 47 sickened with fungal meningitis after being injected with contaminated pain medication.

Vatican court hands down 18-month sentence and orders the ex-butler to pay legal expenses for the trial.

Turkish army fires mortar after Syrian round lands near village of Guvecci, second exchange of fire in as many days.

Seoul says soldier claims to have killed two fellow officers before crossing the heavily militarised land border.

Online dissent skyrockets after new law takes effect in the Philippines.

The US defence secretary says the Afghan president should thank the American troops instead of criticising them.

Previously untold stories are now being heard in Bolivia, often in languages once excluded from public discourse.

Dozens of US activists join hundreds of Pakistanis led by Imran Khan on a march to restive tribal areas.

Alba hotel in Caracas could be seen as a metaphor for government “expropriation” gone awry in era of "socialism".

Interfaith groups fight intolerance off the national political radar in "blue dot within the sea of red Kansas".