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Call for world aid to rebuild a Somalia 'at a crossroads'

Conference in London set to agree moves on piracy and establish schools, courts and police. Read Article Call for world aid to rebuild a Somalia 'at a crossroads'

Kenyan army blames Somali militant fighters for growing food crisis

Somali villagers, such as this woman talking to Kenyan troops, are keen to get Al Shabab fighters out of their area to allow food aid in. Ben Curtis / AP Photo

Call for return of relief agencies as clashes between Kenyan troops and the Al Qaeda-affiliated Somali militant group Al Shabab threaten supply lines. Read Article Kenyan army blames Somali militant fighters for growing food crisis

Are Arab Spring nations being too hasty in drafting their new constitutions?

Adel Omar Sherif, one of Egypt's 19 Supreme Constitutional Court justices, is concerned Egypt's constitutional reform is happening too hastily. David Degner / The National

Interim authorities in Tunis, Cairo and Tripoli are keen to enshrine new political and legal arrangements in law and lay the groundwork for institutions that are more representative. Read Article Are Arab Spring nations being too hasty in drafting their new constitutions?

The revolutionary zeal that deposed Ben Ali turns to labour strikes

Taxi drivers wait for customers in Mateur, an industrial town near Tunis gripped last week by a labour strike and rioting. Aziz Tnani for The National

Tunisia had zero economic growth last year and desperately needs jobs - but paralysing labour disputes are discouraging investors. Read Article The revolutionary zeal that deposed Ben Ali turns to labour strikes

Algeria security finds cache of missiles smuggled from Libya

The find follows warnings from governments in the region that instability in Libya could allow weapons from Qaddafi's arsenal could fall into Al Qaeda hands. Read Article Algeria security finds cache of missiles smuggled from Libya

Poachers slaughter hundreds of elephants in Cameroon national park

The International Fund for Animal Welfare said a gang of Sudanese poachers had killed the free roaming elephants in the Bouba Ndjida National Park. Read Article Poachers slaughter hundreds of elephants in Cameroon national park

One year on, who runs Libya?

As Libya yesterday marked the anniversary of the start of the uprising against Muammar Qaddafi, hundreds of armed militias are the real power on the ground in the country. Read Article One year on, who runs Libya?

The liberated Maghreb looks to economic union

Autocrats dithered for decades over a North African trading bloc, but the Arab Spring has placed the idea firmly back on the agenda. Read Article The liberated Maghreb looks to economic union

The arrest that triggered the revolt to remove Qaddafi

When Abdullah Senussi ordered the arrest of lawyer Fethi Tarbel, Libya's then intelligence chief did not realise he was setting in motion the revolt that would end Muammar Qaddafi's regime. Read Article The arrest that triggered the revolt to remove Qaddafi

Tunisian civil rights group file complaint over Egyptian preacher's 'hateful' sermons

Rights activists say they will take legal action against a visiting Egyptian Muslim preacher for inciting hatred and advocating polygamy and female circumcision. Read Article Tunisian civil rights group file complaint over Egyptian preacher's 'hateful' sermons

Singer Shakira has lucky escape from sea lion attack in Cape Town

Colombian pop singer tries to photograph and pet sea lions while on holiday in South Africa. Read Article Singer Shakira has lucky escape from sea lion attack in Cape Town

Tunisia court acquits former Libya PM

A Tunisian court clears Libya's former prime minister on a charge he had crossed illegally into Tunisia as he fled Libya last year. Read Article Tunisia court acquits former Libya PM

Revolutionary militias in western Libya unite

Representatives of about 100 militias from western Libya said they had formed a new federation to prevent infighting and allow them to press the country's government for further reform. Read Article Revolutionary militias in western Libya unite

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Stressed villagers in battle to crush a India 'mining mafia'

These are all of stone-crushing operations on Dabla mountain, amid the Aravalli Hill range. (Panini Anand for The National)

Residents say stone-crushers and illegal mines are destroying land and accuse local officials of conspiring with quarry owners. Read Article Stressed villagers in battle to crush a India 'mining mafia'

Manchester City cruise past Porto in Europa League

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero (R) celebrates his goal against Porto during their Europa League second leg soccer match at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, northern England, February 22, 2012. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) *** Local Caption *** DST01_SOCCER-EUROPA_0222_11.JPG

Sergio Aguero reminds everyone there is more than one Argentine striker at the Etihad Stadium as City move into the last 16. Carlos Tevez will meet Roberto Mancini on Thursday. Video interview Read Article Manchester City cruise past Porto in Europa League

Dubai nonprofit celebrates two years of sustainable city-building

Adina Hempel presents the Cutting Through the City route during last year's Mena Lab. Pawan Singh / The National

Tasmena works to promote civic activism and dialogue between members of the community as an avenue to better urban design. Read Article Dubai nonprofit celebrates two years of sustainable city-building

The Middle East to boast a strong showing at the Oscars

When it comes to the Oscars, things have been somewhat rosier for the Arab-speaking world. Read Article The Middle East to boast a strong showing at the Oscars

A peek inside Dubai's own fight club

Melanie Swan trains with Nik Taumafai at KO Gym in Dubai's Marina area for her bout at White Collar Fight Night on March 23. Christopher Pike / The National

At the White Collar Fight Night, a growing number of women are competing with far more grace and technique than their flailing, testosterone-fuelled counterparts. Read Article A peek inside Dubai's own fight club