A political performance artist must adapt her life and work to fit the realities of post-revolution Egypt.

Pakistan's foreign minister distances her government from extremist groups, but admits there are stark challenges ahead.

Muslims will play a significant role in deciding if their future is in the United Kingdom, or an independent Scotland.

Examining Barack Obama's re-election and the prospect of four more years of partisan journalism in a deeply divided US.

The voters have chosen, but what will the next four years bring?

Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports at least 20 deaths of government troops in southern city.

Talks scheduled to approve next year's budget collapse over disagreements about this year's budget shortfalls.

Two members of ruling Al-Sabah family were arrested after writing tweets sympathetic to opposition groups.

What is next for the world's largest economies as China changes leadership and the US launches into a second Obama term?

The famous Beatles songwriter and musician speaks to Sir David Frost about his life in the spotlight.

Deep inside the United Arab Emirates, there's a town called Madha - except the community is not part of the UAE.Because of a decision taken 70 years ago, Mad...

A Government clampdown on a separatist movement in Kenya has led to tension on the coast. The Mombasa Republican council or MRC has been blamed for recent vi...

Outgoing Chinese President, Hu Jintao, told the Communist Party Congress in Beijing quality education must be available to everyone. Many Chinese students, h...

Employers in Indonesia are threatening to close their factories as strike action spreads. The country's economy is booming but workers say there's no job sec...

Animal rights campaigners are celebrating a record prison term given to a rhino poacher in South Africa. Chumlong Lemtongthai, a Thai man who was the head of...

Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki cancels $4.2bn package over "suspicions of corruption" and calls for review of the deal.

Fourteen federal police officers who shot and wounded alleged CIA agents in August are charged with attempted murder.

Seventeen soldiers reported killed after bad weather brings down helicopter in southeastern Turkey.

Programme provides stipends for three million poor children in honour of teenage activist wounded by Taliban.

The United Nations is warning of an escalating humanitarian crisis inside Syria. The world body says the number of people needing aid could rise to four mill...

Funerals have been held in Guatemala for some of the 52 people who died in Wednesday's earthquake. The southeastern town of San Cristobal was one of the wors...

Survivors and relatives of those killed in rampage appear via video-link from Kandahar to hearing at Army court in US.

Kay Kay has been filmed since her birth in 1992 and the resulting film offers an engaging insight into modern China.

A 17-year-old student explains how his studies determine how he can contribute towards the country's economy.

It was a long and bitter race that cost at least $2.5bn, but were American voters presented with a real choice?

The voters have chosen, but what will the next four years bring?

In first post-election comments, US president claims mandate to raise taxes on wealthy Americans to reduce the deficit.

Despite his loss in first round, an act of generosity from an unlikely quarter helped George Sabra became SNC leader.

Four suspected fighters killed in gun battle after trying to enter Indian-administered Kashmir from Pakistan.

Citizens take creative measures to film anti-government protests in Buenos Aires.

Citizens take creative measures to film anti-government protests in Buenos Aires.

How can the world's most elderly society overcome its demographic crisis?

Despite his loss in first round, an act of generosity from an unlikely quarter helped George Sabra became SNC leader.

As laws approving gay marriage and legalising marijuana are passed, we ask if the US is becoming more socially liberal.

David Petraeus resigns from his position, citing extramarital affair.

Opposition Syrian National Council elects George Sabra for a six-month term following talks in Doha, Qatar.

People smugglers receive large sums from Myanmar's minority Muslims to make the dangerous trip to Malaysia.

International development ministry says that relationship with India will now focus "on trade not aid".

Tens of thousands of people gather in Tahrir Square to demand Islamic law as basis of country's constitution.

Norwegian mass killer's complaints range from censorship of his letters to prison's cold coffee and lack of moisturiser.

Football takes supporters to great heights, but a crisis in Turkey is threatening to drag the game into disrepute.

Republican supporters battle to come to terms with US election result, blaming Storm Sandy for Mitt Romney's defeat.

As Communist Party Congress begins, members of the Muslim minority hope for better treatment from China's government.

At least eight people killed in Colombo jail after inmates overpower guards and seize weapons, medical official says.

Can young activists inspired by Angola's underground rap scene take on a political elite that has ruled for decades?

Former oil executive Justin Welby to become new leader of the Anglican church in March after Rowan Williams retires.

Sixteen-year-old hit by car while trying to flee from security forces, activists say, as thousands gather for prayers.

A political performance artist must adapt her life and work to fit the realities of post-revolution Egypt.