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Protests planned across Syria as west seeks to impose sanctions on Assad

The Syrian government has deployed troops on the streets of the capital Damascus with tear gas to stamp out yet another round of anti-regime protests, according to reports.

Defections weaken Assad; protesters plan 'day of rage'

More high profile defections from the Baath Party over the last two days have weakened Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad even as the world is keenly watching how the opposition’s planned ‘day of rage’ will unfold today.

Bahrain sentences four protesters to death

A military court in Bahrain has imposed the death sentence of four Shia Muslim protesters who were implicated in the deaths of two police officers during anti-government demonstrations last month, according to state-controlled media.

UN team in Libya to probe human rights violations

A team of investigations from the United Nations have arrived in Tripoli, Libya to investigate allegations of human rights abuses in the strife-torn country since the civil war erupted over two months ago, according to reports.

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At Europe’s doorstep, Turkey’s role in Middle East changes and evolves

International Business Times spoke to Dilshod Achilov, a professor of political science at East Tennessee State University, in Johnson City, Tenn., to discuss Turkey’s evolving role in the Middle East, how it is handling the revolutions in the Arab world and its chances for accession into the EU.

Two Syrian MPs quit to protest brutal crackdown

Two Syrian lawmakers have resigned in protest over the government’s brutal crackdown on protesters, according to reports.

Bahrain condemned for abusing wounded and medical staff in hospitals

Human rights groups have demanded that the government of Bahrain put a stop to committing human rights violations against protestors and halt the practice of detaining patients and doctors suspected of either having participating in protests or being sympathetic with them.

U.S. Predator drones strike Libya

The U.S. military has confirmed that one of its unmanned Predator drone aircraft has struck its first target in Libya in support of the NATO-led campaign, but did not provide any other significant details.

Global condemnation of violence in Syria

Political leaders around the world have condemned the spiraling violence in Syria.

Glimpse of the bloodiest day of 2011 Syria uprising

Protests in Syria against the autocratic rule of the Assad regime took a grave turn on Friday as security forces killed over 75 people to control the mass uprising.

At least two dozen deaths reported in Syrian protests

Friday’s demonstrations in Syria have taken a deadly turn as security forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad have reportedly shot and killed at least 25 protesters across the country, just one day after the regime lifted the emergency laws.

Huge protests reported in Syria, despite lifting of emergency laws

Thousands of protesters have reportedly fanned out across Syria after Friday prayers to express their continuing discontent over the government of President Bashar al-Assad's government, one day after the 48-year emergency laws were officially lifted.

Pakistan court acquits five of six men convicted of raping Mukhtaran Mai

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has acquitted five of six men who earlier had been convicted of gang-raping a woman named Mukhtaran Mai in a case that became an international sensation.

More die in Syrian clashes, despite Assad’s plan to lift emergency law

At least eight people have been killed during clashes between state security officers and anti-regime protesters in Homs, a town in western Syria, according to reports.

Gaddafi forces using cluster bombs in Misrata: HRW

Soldiers loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi are using cluster bombs on rebel groups and civilians in the city of Misrata, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW).

Bahrain backs off from banning opposition parties

The Bahraini government has delayed plans to ban two principal opposition political parties -- al-Wefaq and the Islamic Action Society --on the heels of criticism from the U.S. government.

2010: Another deadly, lawless, dangerous year in Pakistan

2010 was another deadly year in Pakistan, and this year is likely to be worse, according to a report from the independent Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), the country’s principal human rights watchdog.

Syria’s Assad forms new government; frees non-criminal prisoners

Amidst a spiraling wave of protests against his repressive regime, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has formed a new government under Adel Safar, the recently-appointed Prime Minister

Syrian unrest spreads to Aleppo, Bayda

Anti-government protests have erupted in the northwestern city of Aleppo, as students have demonstrated against the regime of Bashar Al-Assad.

Daughter of Bahraini activist goes on hunger strike to protest detentions

The daughter of the leading Bahraini human rights activist has gone on a hunger strike to protest the detention of family members, including her father, by the state security forces over their anti-government protest activities.

McCain, Kerry introduce tough privacy bill

Senators John Kerry and John McCain introduced a tough new privacy bill on Tuesday that would require companies to give clear notice when consumers' data is being collected and to keep it safe from hackers.

Gaddafi troops targeting and killing civilians in Misrata siege: HRW

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has stated that soldiers loyal to Moammar Gaddafi are targeting and killing civilians during the government’s siege of the port city of Misrata, in direct defiance of international laws.

Egypt sentences blogger to 3 years in prison for criticizing military

A prominent Egyptian blogger, Maikel Nabil, has been sentence to three years in prison after being convicted of “insulting the military and publishing false news,” according to his attorney.

Deadly protest in Damascus, as Syrian unrest deepens

A protest by students in Damascus Syria has turned into a melee after security forces beat some of the demonstrators up and arrested several others, according to the Associated Press.

Two Shia activists die in police detention in Bahrain; authorities expel Lebanese

Two anti-government activists in Bahrain have reportedly died in police custody weeks after they were first detained, as the government’s crackdown against opponents appear to be ever-hardening

China slams US for interfering in the country’s internal affairs

In a report released Sunday, China's State Council Information Office hits out at the US government for practicing double standards on human rights and interfering with other countries' internal affairs while ignoring its own deep-rooted human rights issues.

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