Anwar Malek, an Algerian member of the Arab League mission to Syria, has resigned, claiming it has been powerless to prevent 'multiple crimes against humanity'
11 Jan 2012: Adam Wagner: As family life migrates online and the web becomes the home of free expression, it's getting harder for courts to prevent individuals going online
9 Jan 2012: Brian Whitaker: While Arab League monitors have failed to stop the bloodshed, this may be preferable to protracted talks about political 'reform'
5 Jan 2012:
A new legally binding climate agreement hammered out last month in Durban is a signal to businesses to get ready to operate in a low-carbon economy
The UN general assembly granted a request from North Korea to hold a moment of silence for Kim Jong-il, the country's former leader who died on Saturday. The tribute was boycotted by western delegations. Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser, president of the 193-nation assembly, called for the minute of silence before the start of a routine meeting