Islamists threatened to execute hostages unless Japan pays them a ransom of $200 million.

Reuters | The United States has halted some counter-terrorism operations against al Qaeda militants in Yemen.

Reuters | The United States has halted some counter-terrorism operations against al Qaeda militants in Yemen.

Reuters | The United States has halted some counter-terrorism operations against al Qaeda militants in Yemen.

London Telegraph | The former prime minister thanked Gaddafi for the ‘excellent co-operation’ between the two countries and apologised for failing to deport the tyrant’s enemies.

London Telegraph | The former prime minister thanked Gaddafi for the ‘excellent co-operation’ between the two countries and apologised for failing to deport the tyrant’s enemies.

London Telegraph | The former prime minister thanked Gaddafi for the ‘excellent co-operation’ between the two countries and apologised for failing to deport the tyrant’s enemies.

London Independent | The iconic PM led Britain to victory against Hitler’s Nazi Germany. But the wartime hero had a darker side.

Rival rallies are held in Sana after the resignation of President Abdu Rabu Mansour Hadi and his Cabinet.

New York Times | The death of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia early Friday is unlikely to deter the desert kingdom from maintaining a high level of oil production.

Part of an increasingly vigorous online censorship campaign in the country.

London Guardian | Medical assessment shows Badawi – who received 50 lashings on 9 January – unfit to face punishment.

Sputnik News | US President Barack Obama stated that current political regime in North Korea will eventually collapse.