Egypt: Suzanne Mubarak detained in corruption probe
The wife of ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been detained for 15 days pending further investigations into corruption allegations.
Bombers take bin Laden revenge in Pakistan
(Reuters) - Suicide bombers killed 80 people at a Pakistani paramilitary academy on Friday in revenge for the death of Osama bin Laden in a U.S. raid and militants in Pakistan vowed to carry out more attacks.
Ouattara says no exemptions in search for Ivorian justice
DAKAR (Reuters) - Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said no exceptions would be made in punishing those responsible for rights abuses, a pledge that will lead to close scrutiny of his forces' actions during its recent war.
Syrian forces kill 6 protesters
(Reuters) - Security forces killed six people in demonstrations across Syria on Friday calling for an end to autocratic rule, rights campaigners said, after the government promised to hold a "national dialogue" in the coming days.
Libyan TV carries audio of Gaddafi taunting NATO
(Reuters) - Libyan state television carried brief audio tape remarks it said were by Muammar Gaddafi in which he taunted NATO as a cowardly crusader whose bombs could not kill him.
Libya: White House dashes rebel hopes of recognition
The US has stopped short of recognising Libya's National Transitional Council as the country's legitimate government.
George Mitchell resigns as US envoy to Middle East
US envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell is resigning after two years in the role, the White House says.
Yemen: Three killed in protests against Saleh
Three people have been killed and 18 wounded in anti-government protests in Yemen, say witnesses.
Middle East protests: Country by country
Following the fall of the presidents of Egypt and Tunisia, unrest has been spreading throughout the region. Could a domino effect sweep more leaders from power?
Mid-East unrest: Is al-Qaeda still relevant?
As uprisings challenge the old order in the Middle East and North Africa, one organisation which for many years claimed it was at the vanguard of toppling authoritarian regimes has so far played almost no part. So is al-Qaeda still relevant? Do the uprisings represent a threat or an opportunity to its role?
India: Mamata Banerjee routs communists in West Bengal
The world's longest-serving democratically-elected communist government has lost elections in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Afghanistan: 'Policeman' kills two Nato soldiers
Two Nato soldiers have been shot dead by a man dressed as a policeman in the country's south, officials say.
Japan's government approves Tepco compensation scheme
Japan's government has approved a plan to help Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) compensate victims of the crisis at its tsunami-crippled nuclear plant.
US officials get access to Bin Laden wives in Pakistan
US officials have had access to three of Osama Bin Laden's widows in Pakistan, the White House has said.
Amid talk of intifada, Jordan's Palestinians demand right of return
Amman, Jordan (CNN)
About 6,000 Palestinian refugees gathered Friday near Jordan's border with Israel to mark the founding of the Israeli state and to demand to be allowed to return to their ancestral homes.
Bahrain targets Shia religious sites
Part three in our exclusive series on Bahrain reveals the government destroyed Shia mosques and religious institutions.
Egypt vows crackdown on 'deviant groups'
The council blames enemies at home and abroad for Egypt's economic woes and security problem.
Clashes in East Jerusalem ahead of Nakba day
Arrests as Palestinians prepare to mark "day of catastrophe" on anniversary of Israel's 1948 declaration of statehood.
Report: Turkey threatens to leave UN's Gaza flotilla inquiry panel over Israel-favored draft report
The UN-prepared report investigating Israel's raid of the Mavi Marmara reportedly falls short of saying Israel violated international law.
The sea is the same sea, but is Hamas the same Hamas?
Palestinian analysts say militant group ruling the Gaza Strip has made changes, albeit subtle ones, upon the understanding that an agreement with Israel is the only way to go.
Italy: Gadhafi likely wounded and has fled Tripoli
Libyan government denies claims of Italian Foreign Minister that Muammar Gadhafi was probably wounded by NATO bombings.
http://www.haaretz.com/news/international/italy-gadhafi-likely-wounded-and-has-fled-tripoli-1.361561
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