Politics
Ousted politician Bo Xilai goes on trial in China
Fallen Chinese politician Bo Xilai appeared in public for the first time in more than a year on Thursday to face trial ...Clashes in Central African Republic kill at least 10
A clash in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, caused dozens of casualties including 10 people killed between the Seleka ...Egypt court orders Hosni Mubarak release from jail
Egypt\'s former hardline President Hosni Mubarak was ordered released from prison on Wednesday, a move that could potentially stir further unrest in ...Activists, rebels claim Syria chemical weapons attacks kill hundreds
Syrian activists accused forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday of using chemical agents during the heavy bombardment of rebel-held areas ...Egyptian authorities arrest Muslim Brotherhood leader
Egyptian authorities said on Tuesday they had arrested the supreme guide of the Muslim Brotherhood, as they stepped up a campaign to ...Egypt army chief vows to stand firm in face of violence
The head of Egypt\'s military says the army will not stand by silently in the face of violence after hundreds of people ...Central Africa coup leader Michel Djotodia sworn in as president
Former rebel leader Michel Djotodia was sworn in as president of the Central African Republic on Sunday, five months after seizing power ...Madagascar presidential hopefuls barred from election
Madagascar\'s electoral court has barred the incumbent president, Andry Rajoelina, and the wife of a long-standing rival from standing in the next ...Egyptian forces clear Cairo mosque of protesters amid violent demonstrations
Egyptian security forces have cleared supporters of the ousted president, Mohamed Morsi, from Cairo\'s al-Fath Mosque.Egypt mosque besieged as Islamists prepare fresh demonstrations
Egyptian security forces surrounded a Cairo mosque early Saturday where about 1,000 protesters are trapped inside.