Russia: Syria agrees to take part in talks
Foreign ministry says Assad government has agreed "in principle" to attend US-Russia brokered proposed peace conference.
2 hours ago
Two more arrested over UK soldier's killing
Man and woman arrested in connection with murder of British soldier Lee Rigby as police expand probe.
31 minutes ago
IMF chief's hearing over payout resumes
Lagarde questioned for second day over 2007 handling of row that resulted in large payment to French entrepreneur.
45 minutes ago
Turkey parliament passes anti-alcohol bill
Measure to curb consumption and advertising seen by critics as sign of government's increasing conservative policies.
2 hours ago
Deadly blast targets Thai soldiers
Five paramilitary soldiers killed while on their way to meeting with Muslim community leaders in Pattani.
1 hour ago
Kerry urges hard decisions for peace talks
On his fourth visit to Middle East, US secretary of state pushes Israeli and Palestinian leaders to resume negotiations.
1 hour ago

In Depth

Thailand crocodiles caught in tug of war
Conservationists oppose Thai move to remove Siamese crocodiles from endangered list because of booming captive breeding.
4 minutes ago
Striking Dubai workers face mass deportation
Fallout from rare strike at Arabtec Construction continues, as many South Asian labourers ordered to leave the country.
23 May 2013
Insider sheds light on Syria's chemical arms
Former scientist for country's programme says the regime used sarin agent in small quantities to halt rebel advances.
20 hours ago
Ahmadinejad's dirty dozen
Al Jazeera looks at 12 key political moments and controversial statements by Iranian president during his second term.
24 hours ago

Programme Highlights

Woolwich attack: An act of terrorism?
After a British soldier was hacked to death in the capital London, we analyse the repercussions of this act.
2 hours ago
Restoring Rangoon
101 East takes a rare peek inside Yangon's most famous building, as Myanmar's colonial architecture is under threat.
22 May 2013
China Rising
A four-part series that gives a rare insight into the country on the move, with history in tow.
23 hours ago
Hungary: Towards the Abyss
Investigating why critics of Hungary's authoritarian government believe it is leading the country towards fascism.
22 May 2013