Middle - East

Football coach Paterno fired over sex scandal

Penn State university says legendary US coach dismissed over his handling of alleged child abuse by assistant.

Thursday, November 10, 2011 (AL JAZEERA)

Alleged bomber of US navy ship in court

Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri is first terrorism suspect to be tried at Guantanamo Bay since ban on trials was lifted in May.

Thursday, November 10, 2011 (AL JAZEERA)

UK to abstain on Palestine UN-membership vote

Foreign minister Hague says Palestine "largely meets the criteria," but returning to peace talks the priority.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 (AL JAZEERA)

Liberia's Tubman threatens to annul runoff

Opposition leader says court action "could be the most comprehensive way" of dealing with vote he boycotted.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 (AL JAZEERA)

Earthquake hits eastern Turkey

5.7-magnitude earthquake kills at least 3 near eastern city of Van, two weeks after another quake killed hundreds.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 (AL JAZEERA)

UN: More Syrian soldiers defect to opposition

Head of world body's rights division says Syria runs risk of Libyan-style civil war as troops desert to back protesters.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 (AL JAZEERA)

Thousands march against UK education fees

Students and supporters march in London against austerity measures and rise in annual university costs to $14,000.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 (AL JAZEERA)

Strike prolonged in controversial Papuan mine

Strike for higher wages in world's most profitable mine set to become longest stoppage in Indonesian history.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 (AL JAZEERA)

Iran hits back at nuclear weapons allegations

President Ahmadinejad says Iran "will not retreat" from its atomic programme, after critical report from atomic agency.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 (AL JAZEERA)

Army deserters back Syrian protesters

Members of the "Syrian Free Army", made up of defected soldiers, tell Al Jazeera they are defending their homeland.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011 (AL JAZEERA)

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