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Comment: For the disillusioned and the frustrated, Barghouti's presidency seems like an attractive option. But the staying power of his revolutionary rhetoric is far from guaranteed, writes Emad Moussa.
Famous actors Mujdat Gezen and Metin Akpinar got acquitted by an Istanbul court over 'insulting' Turkish president Erdogan
Myanmar's coup: How global powers failed Rohingya Muslims
Analysis: With the veneer of Myanmar's democracy now removed, the plight of Rohingya Muslims continues to be overshadowed by geopolitical interests.
French ex-president Sarkozy sentenced to jail for corruption
The sentence includes two years suspended, which means it is unlikely Sarkozy will physically go to prison.
Indian rooster kills owner with cockfight blade
A rooster fitted with a knife for an illegal cockfight in southern India has killed its owner, sparking a manhunt for the organisers of the ...
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.
Celebrated Turkish actor risks jail over Erdogan 'insult'
Acclaimed Turkish writer and actor Mujdat Gezen, 77, risks returning to jail on charges of insulting Turkish President Recep Tayyip ...
For Egyptian activists abroad, a growing fear
Family members of Egyptian activists now living abroad are being targeted by security forces and arrested on vague charges, as an ...
Anger brews over prison death of Bangladesh writer
Hundreds of people in Bangladesh took part Saturday in a second day of demonstrations sparked by the death of a writer at a high security ...
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.
Prominent Algerian journalist's appeal postponed until March
Arrested on charges of "inciting an unarmed gathering" and "endangering national unity" after covering Hirak demonstrations, the ...
Egypt detainees languish in jail
In a practice dubbed by the country's legal and activist community as "recycling" or "rotation", inmates can end up in detention indefinitely - ...
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.
Tunisia ex-presidential candidate released on bail
After a two month spell in prison, Nabil Karoui has been released on bail, but still faces charges of money laundering and tax evasion.
Turkey sentences three over Ghosn escape from Japan
The men who aided Carlos Ghosn in his escape from Istanbul to Lebanon have been jailed by an Istanbul court.
Belgium to try 14 over 2015 Paris attacks
Suspected terrorists are to face trial in Belgium for the 2015 Paris attacks, which killed 130 people.
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 military.
Myanmar generals under renewed pressure after G7 condemnation, sanctions
A statement from the G7 group of wealthy nations deploring violence against protesters comes after Washington slapped sanctions against another ...
Canadian MPs say China's treatment of Uighurs is 'genocide'
MPs voted unanimously to label China's treatment of Uighurs as 'genocide' and ministers called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to officially ...
Georgian police arrest top opposition leader
Georgian police stormed the headquarters of the country's main opposition party and arrested its leader, Nika Melia
US in communication with Iran over detained Americans
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that the US is in communication with Iran over detained dual nationals.
Dozens of people have been injured and hundreds detained as anti-coup protests continue in Myanmar.
Lebanon named a new judge to lead a probe into last year's Beirut port explosion.
Algeria's president pardoned jailed anti-government activists and announced early elections.
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