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Famous actors Mujdat Gezen and Metin Akpinar got acquitted by an Istanbul court over 'insulting' Turkish president Erdogan
The sentence includes two years suspended, which means it is unlikely Sarkozy will physically go to prison.
Six dead as Myanmar junta intensifies crackdown on protesters
According to medics and journalists, six people have been shot dead by the junta in Myanmar when they were protesting against the coup
Pregnant refugee charged with arson after attempted self-immolation
The woman has been told that she must remain in Greece, where she will face trial.
Western Sahara returns to European Court of Justice
The export of goods from Western Sahara by Morocco are contested by the pro-independence Polisario Front, which will be discussed at the ...
Myanmar police fire rubber bullets on protesters
Myanmar police fired rubber bullets to disperse protesters in Yangon on Saturday.
Clashes in Bangladesh capital after writer dies in jail
Clashes erupted in Bangladesh's capital after writer and government critic Mushtaq Ahmed died in jail.
UK bars return of IS recruit groomed as teenager
Judges unanimously ruled that Begum's right to a fair hearing did not override considerations such as public safety.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson 'lied' to police
A harassment case involving Tommy Robinson has been dropped after inconsistencies emerged in evidence given by the far-right leader.
Malaysian wins challenge against Islamic law banning gay sex
This was hailed as "monumental progress" in combating persecution of the LGBT community.
Dubai's Princess Latifa urges reopening of sister's kidnap case
Latifa's sister, Shamsa, was 18 when she escaped from her father's Longcross Estate in the UK in August 2000. She has not been seen in public ...
France says Iran 'illegally' holding French national since May
A French national has been held in Iran since May last year, Paris said on Wednesday.
Egypt's political prisoners 'denied fruit, bread' during family visits
Political prisoners in Egypt have been prohibited from receiving specific food, including fruits and bread, from their visiting families, ...
Were Biden's warnings to Sisi just empty threats?
In-depth: A $200 million arms deal with Cairo has led many to question the seriousness of Biden's vow to take a tougher stance on human rights ...
Syrian activists welcome Germany's historic Syria regime torture conviction
The conviction of Eyad Al-Gharib is a historic moment for Syrian victims of torture.
German 'IS leader' handed lengthy prison sentence
Abu Walaa has been sentenced to 10 years and six months for running a jihadist network and helping fighters travel to Syria and Iraq.
Emirati businessman praises UAE human rights
An Emirati businessman has said that the human rights situation is better in the UAE than in the West.
Egypt releases activist after 17 months of detention: Lawyer
Hazem Hosny has been released by Egyptian authorities, after a 17 months of pre-trail detention.
Germany convicts Syrian in landmark torture trial
A German court has found Eyad al-Gharib guilty of aiding crimes against humanity and sentenced him to four and a half years in prison.
The long and bumpy road to Palestinian elections
Comment: Palestinians are keener than ever to vote, but it's not yet clear whether persistent obstacles can be overcome, or the extent of change ...
Suu Kyi's lawyer soldiers on 'in defence of democracy'
The lawyer representing Aung San Suu Kyi says her trial will help determine whether Myanmar's people again become "slaves" of the ...
First verdict expected in Syria torture trial: Germany
If convicted of aiding and abetting torture as a crime against humanity, Eyad Al-Gharib, a former member of the Syrian secret police, faces more ...
UAE-backed forces 'detained, tortured' Yemen journalist after Emmy-nominated report
Yemen journalist Adel Al-Hasani was arrested in September and has reportedly been tortured and mistreated by forces loyal to the UAE.
Palestinian Raed Salah held in solitary confinement by Israel
Sheikh Raed Salah is being held in solitary confinement by Israel and denied family visits.
Lebanon named a new judge to lead a probe into last year's Beirut port explosion.
Stephen Rapp has said that there is mountains of evidence fo war crimes linked to Bashar Al-Assad.
Morocco has surpassed dissent in the kingdom, after a short protest campaign during the Arab Spring.
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