Turkey coup trial: Ex-Army Chief sentenced to life imprisonment

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 17:49

A Turkish court on Monday sentenced ex-Army Chief Ilker Basbug to life in prison accused of plotting to overthrow the country`s Islamic-rooted government.

Mohamed Morsi refused referendum before ouster: Defence minister

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 09:09

Egypt`s ousted president Mohamed Morsi had refused to hold a referendum over the people`s demands before mass protests began June 30, Defence Minister Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said.

Egypt unrest: Morsi`s ouster coup or not? US undecided yet

Last Updated: Thursday, July 11, 2013, 10:25

US has asked the powerful military and the interim government in Egypt to move towards a sustainable democracy.

Oil prices rise above $100 post Egyptian military’s coup d’etat

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 16:46

The US oil prices have reportedly shot up above 100 dollars a barrel on Wednesday amidst fears of a fall out post the Egyptian unrest could spread to the Middle East.

Tension prevails in Egypt ahead of Mursi deadline

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 21:58

Ahead of the deadline demanding the Egypt president to step down passes, the supporters and the opponents of Mohammed Mursi gathered on the streets in Cairo.

UAE sentences 69 Islamists in coup plot trial

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 18:31

A top UAE court sentenced 69 Islamists for up to 15 years in jail for plotting to overthrow the rulers of the oil-rich Gulf nation.

Egypt crisis: Mursi rejects Army`s 48-hour ultimatum

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 11:21

Hours after Egyptian Army issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Mohammed Mursi, the President issued a statement rejecting the Army warning and vowing to continue with his national reconciliation plan to resolve the crisis.

Ultimatum to Mursi `not a military coup’, says Egypt Army

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 09:46

Egyptian Army denied that the 48 hours ultimatum given to President Mohammed Mursi , was a military coup, reports said Tuesday.

Venezuela defense chief rules out coup against Maduro

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 09:53

Venezuela`s defense minister on Sunday said that he would never support a military coup to unseat President Nicolas Maduro and has never even entertained the idea.

UN chief slams coup in Central African Republic

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 14:10

Rebels seized control of Central African Republic`s capital Bangui after President Francois Bozize fled to Cameroon, reports said Sunday.

Trial starts in UAE for 94 charged in coup plot

Last Updated: Monday, March 4, 2013, 21:08

Ninety four people have gone on trial in the United Arab Emirates on charges of trying to overthrow the state as authorities barred international media and several rights groups from the proceedings.

Pak Army trying to cover up issues, claims retired-general

Last Updated: Monday, February 18, 2013, 12:56

Former corps commander Lahore Lt-Gen Shahid Aziz has said that the Pakistani Army chiefs have been trying to cover up issues fearing it would defame the organisation.