Jan 20, 2009
Barack Obama has been sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, but his preparation for office has been in full swing since election night in Nov 2008 See Interactive Timeline: Election to inauguration
May 15, 2010
The Thai capital turns into battlefield as clashes between security forces and demonstrators leave at least 10 people dead and more than 100 injured. Read Article Bangkok turns into battle zone
Oct 02, 2010
A roundup of the bizarre and offbeat news of the week. Read Article Mammoth tusk jewellery, the latest must-have
Oct 03, 2010
This year's star winner of the Ig Nobel awards was Dr Karina Acevedo-Whitehouse, who used a miniature remote-controlled helicopter to gather samples of whale snot. Read Article Creative science prize could lead to real prestige
Oct 07, 2010
How Northern Irish grit won the Ryder Cup for Europe in a week of triumphs, some not before time. Read Article Philippa Kennedy: And another thing
Oct 09, 2010
Ahmed Maher, a former Egyptian foreign minister and career diplomat, came from a family of distinguished diplomats and politicians of varying fortunes. Read Article Shrewd politician and lawyer who helped Egypt modernise
Oct 13, 2010
Meeting with Sheikh Khalifa will "strengthen friendship for future" as British monarch returns for the first time since 1979. Read Article Queen Elizabeth to make state visit
Oct 15, 2010
The comments by Abdul Aziz al Ghurair come amid calls for reform of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union, which he says has lost influence. Read Article FNC speaker condemns Arab meetings as 'waste of time'
Nov 11, 2010
A lot changed between the two key speeches – including the US president himself. Read Article Barack Obama's long road from Cairo to Jakarta
