Gulf states fuel Syria isolation
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:51:12 GMT
Gulf Arab states expel Syria's ambassadors, accusing Damascus of shunning Arab efforts to end months of bloodshed, as Russian officials visit President Assad.
New Maldives leader pledges order
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:20:09 GMT
New Maldives President Mohammed Waheed Hassan vows to uphold the rule of law following the dramatic resignation of his predecessor Mohamed Nasheed.
Iranian president summoned by MPs
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:30:48 GMT
Iran's parliament summons the country's president for questioning - the first time this has happened since the 1979 revolution.
California court backs gay unions
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:57:24 GMT
A California court rules that a bar on same-sex unions is unconstitutional, in the latest stage of a long-running battle over the issue in the US state.
LA abuse school removes all staff
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:59:07 GMT
The whole staff of a Los Angeles school is to be replaced amid a probe into allegations of sex abuse against two long-serving teachers, officials say.
Uganda MP revives anti-gay bill
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:57:02 GMT
The Anti-Homosexuality Bill is reintroduced to Uganda's parliament - without the death penalty but still calling for life in prison for some offences.
Euro 'could survive Greece exit'
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:42:09 GMT
Pressure is rising as Greece's government once more postponed a crucial meeting to agree tough reforms, as Europe's leaders openly discuss Greece leaving the euro.