Morsi backers call for 18 days of Egypt protests

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 19:53

An Islamist alliance backing deposed president Mohamed Morsi called for 18 days of protests from Friday, as Egypt on January 25 marks three years since the revolt that ousted his predecessor.

Turkey`s Erdogan says not opposed to military coup plot retrials

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 14:28

Turkey`s appeals court in October upheld the convictions of top retired officers for leading a plot to overthrow Erdogan`s government a decade ago.

Turkish military seeks review of coup plot convictions

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 01:43

Turkey`s military said on Thursday it had filed a criminal complaint over court cases involving members of the armed forces, a move which could pave the way for the retrial of hundreds of officers convicted on coup plot charges.

Turkish minister says fending off "mini coup attempt"

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 31, 2013, 19:11

Turkey`s government said it was fending off a "mini coup attempt" by elements in the police and judiciary who served the interests of foreign and domestic forces bent on humbling the country.

Thailand`s powerful army doesn`t rule out coup

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 21:18

Thailand`s powerful army on Friday refused to rule out a coup amid an escalating political crisis.

South Sudan stands at `precipice`, says Barack Obama

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 14:27

As the violence in South Sudan intensified, US President Barack Obama warned that the newly formed nation risked returning back to the dark days of civil war.

South Sudan rebels capture key town of Bor as clashes spread

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 13:20

South Sudan, which has been mired in clashes since Sunday, is the newest formed country and the ethnic hue of the fighting has sparked fears of a civil war.

South Sudan clashes spread beyond Juba, UK withdraws embassy staff

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 10:17

The United Nations received reports from local sources in South Sudan that between 400 and 500 people had been killed and up to 800 wounded in the latest violence, and the government said it had arrested 10 politicians in connection with a "foiled coup".

Military coup foiled in South Sudan

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 19:26

South Sudan Monday announced that it had foiled a military coup against the government plotted by its sacked vice president Riek Machar.

Egypt jails Brotherhood women, orders activist arrests

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 14:07

Egyptian authorities today jailed 14 women said to be Muslim Brotherhood members for 11 years, and ordered the arrest of two leading activists for demonstrating against a disputed protest law.

Mali coup leader charged with murder: Judicial source

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 14:07

Amadou Sanogo, leader of a 2012 coup that plunged Mali into chaos, was today charged with murder and complicity to murder and placed in detention, a judicial source said.