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Opposition calls for foreign troops to secure Syria aid

Calls have been made for temporary ceasefires and, or, military intervention to allow the safe passage of aid workers in Syria as evidence of fierce fighting, such as this burnt-out armoured vehicle in Homs, grows across several areas of Syria. Reuters

Fears for safety of humanitarian workers, as Syrian National Council asks for a foreign-intervention plan or temporary ceasefires to open up safe corridors for aid and medicine.  Read Article Opposition calls for foreign troops to secure Syria aid

Nuclear weapons are a sin, says Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, insists Iran is not seeking an atomic weapon and urged the scientists to

Iran's supreme leader insists his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, claiming that "holding these arms is a sin as well as useless, harmful and dangerous". Read Article Nuclear weapons are a sin, says Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

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'

High turnout in Yemeni vote that ends Saleh rule

Yemen announce a 60 per cent turnout in a landmark vote that ended Ali Abdullah Saleh's 33-year rule and named a new president, despite boycott calls in the south, where violence marred polling. Read Article High turnout in Yemeni vote that ends Saleh rule

Tibetans ask how many more will die in the flames

At least 22 protesters have set themselves alight in past year. Read Article Tibetans ask how many more will die in the flames

Seven killed in Quran burning protests in Afghanistan

Anger over the Quran burnings underscores anti-foreign sentiment in Afghanistan, fuelled by popular belief that foreign troops and aid workers disrespect Afghan culture and Islam.  Read Article Seven killed in Quran burning protests in Afghanistan

Leadership challenge to Julia Gillard likely as Kevin Rudd quits

Analysis Australia's minority government in peril as move comes after rumours he was gathering support to win back prime minister post. Read Article Leadership challenge to Julia Gillard likely as Kevin Rudd quits

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'

Nepalese prepares to be measured by Guinness World Records as world's shortest man

Chandra Bahadur Dangi flies to Katmandu as Guinnes World Records confirm they will measure the 72 year old on Sunday. Read Article Nepalese prepares to be measured by Guinness World Records as world's shortest man

Cameron vows to prevent football returning to 'dark days' of racism

The UK prime minister hosts a summit of of politicians, football leaders and anti-racism campaigners today to tackle the renewed problem. Read Article Cameron vows to prevent football returning to 'dark days' of racism

Calls for Germany to end surgical castration of sex offenders

The Council of Europe's anti-torture committee says the procedure degrades convicted criminals. Read Article Calls for Germany to end surgical castration of sex offenders

Kenyan army blames Somali militant fighters for growing food crisis

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

Two journalists killed in Homs shelling

Marie Colvin, an American working for Britain's Sunday Times newspaper, and French photographer Remi Ochlik were killed when shells from Syrian government troops hit the house they were staying in, activists say. Read Article Two journalists killed in Homs shelling


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Egypt's race for the presidency is everyone's and no one's

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Mohammed ElBaradie's withdrawl from the campaign for Egypt's top job complicates the transition process. Read Article Egypt's race for the presidency is everyone's and no one's

China commemorates the life of former leader Deng Xiaoping

Pedestrians ride an escalator past Deng Xiaoping, the architect of China's economic reform, in Shanghai in 2010. EPA/QILAI SHEN

Deng Xiaoping shaped modern China, pushing reforms that turned the country into an economic powerhouse. Read Article China commemorates the life of former leader Deng Xiaoping

Female vigilante tells Indian women to vote for her

Leader of the Gulabi Gang, Sampat Pal Devi (C) gestures as she chats with members during a joint protest for better implementation of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, in New Delhi on September 17, 2009. The Gulabi Gang (Pink Gang), a group of women in rural India who strive for social justice, don pink saris and fight for women's rights and better conditions for the poor. Sampat Devi began the group in 2006. AFP PHOTO/ Manpreet ROMANA

Sampat Devi Pal is a sign of how things have changed in the badlands of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state Read Article Female vigilante tells Indian women to vote for her

Abdrabu Mansur Hadi, the enigmatic general to take charge in Yemen

Yemeni protesters in Sanaa shout slogans on Friday next to an election campaign billboard featuring Yemeni Vice President Abdrabu Mansur Hadi during a demonstration to encourage participation in Tuesday's presidential elections in Sanaa. EPA/YAHYA ARHAB

Abdrabu Mansur Hadi is taking over a country convulsed by years of ethnic and tribal divisions.  Read Article Abdrabu Mansur Hadi, the enigmatic general to take charge in Yemen

The tiger widows of the Sundarbans

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While tigers are becoming extinct in India through poaching and corruption, in the wilds of the Sundarbans, the beautiful, yet dangerous delta between India and Bangladesh, they kill someone every other day. Suryatapa Bhattacharya, Foreign Correspondent, reports. Read Article The tiger widows of the Sundarbans

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