New Maldives leader Waheed Hassan denies coup claim
 New Maldives President Mohammed Waheed Hassan has said that it is unfair to describe the removal of President Mohamed Nasheed as a coup. He said that there was no pre-arranged plan for him to stage a takeover. But former President Nasheed says that he has been the victim of an organised coup. He told the AFP news agency that he had been forced to resign by armed police and army officers in a plot hatched with the knowledge of his successor.
'Besieged' Homs endures tank assault
 The Syrian military is reportedly moving deeper into residential areas in the city of Homs, a day after the Russian foreign minister said President Bashar al-Assad was "fully committed" to ending the bloodshed. Activists said the army was firing rockets and mortar rounds to subdue opposition districts on Wednesday, as tanks entered the Inshaat neighbourhood...
Exhibition Islam: Muhammad (PBUH) - A Mercy to Mankind
 Written by: Alia Raffia Ullah.. The Islamic Cultural Centre and The London Central Mosque hosted an inspirational exhibition during the World Interfaith Harmony Week, which is taking place during the first week of February 2012. Muhammad (peace be upon him) - A Mercy to Mankind is a brand new permanent exhibition held at the Islamic Cultural Centre...
U.S. paints false picture of Afghan war, says officer
 A U.S. Army officer has accused the American military of painting a misleading picture of progress in the war in Afghanistan while glossing over the Kabul government’s many failings. Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Davis deliberately broke ranks with the official portrayal of the war after spending a year in the country, issuing a grim assessment and accusing his superiors of covering up the harsh...
 Egypt will open nominations for presidential elections March 10
U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ about Egypt’s decision to prosecute NGOs
Palestinian factions agree Abbas to head interim national consensus government
Syrian army 'steps up Homs offensive'
Pakistan’s PM heads to Qatar to discuss Afghan peace
Arab League calls for UN action on Syria
Egypt: 'At least 73' killed in Egypt football violence
Egypt’s military rulers lay out presidential election rules
Egyptians vote in upper house elections
Nigeria's Boko Haram rejects call for talks
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