Iran exile group claims evidence of hidden nuclear site
An exiled Iranian opposition group claimed to have evidence of a hidden nuclear site located in tunnels beneath a mountain near the town of Damavand.
Mexico rivals dispute key state election
Mexico's ruling party and the conservative opposition each declared victory in a key race for governor on Sunday after regional elections in 14 states that saw acts of violence and accusations of misdeeds.
Putin foe Navalny nominated for Moscow mayor
Russia's top opposition figure Alexei Navalny faced the uphill battle of getting on the ballot for Moscow mayor on Saturday after being nominated for the post by other leaders of the country's nascent protest movement.
US eases trade restrictions on Syrian opposition
The United States eased restrictions on trade with Syria's opposition Wednesday, in a move aimed at helping supply the critical needs of Syrians in "liberated areas."
Syria rebels converge on airbase as US mulls support
Syrian rebels have clashed with government troops after converging on a military airport in Aleppo.
Venezuela threatens to end support for Colombia peace
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles on Thursday denounced as "blackmail" a threat by Caracas to end support for Colombia's peace process with leftist rebels.
Syria opposition to mull peace talks
Syria's main opposition group gathers Thursday for a landmark conference in Istanbul, Turkey, to discuss peace talks with the regime, as rebels on the ground suffer a massive army onslaught.
Malaysian coalition retains power, opposition alleges fraud
Malaysia's ruling coalition retained its 56-year grip on power in hard-fought elections and called for "reconciliation" Monday, as the opposition alleged widespread fraud and refused to concede defeat.
Anwar says only fraud can stop Malaysia opposition
Anwar Ibrahim said only fraud can stop his Malaysian opposition from scoring a historic election win as the rival sides launched a last-ditch campaign blitz Saturday on the eve of a tense vote.
US reconsidering whether to arm Syria rebels
The United States said Thursday it was taking a fresh look at whether to arm Syria's rebels as the Damascus regime pressed an assault on opposition forces in the embattled city of Homs.
Brazil priest excommunicated over support for gays
A Catholic priest in southeastern Brazil was excommunicated on Monday after publicly resigning from his duties to protest against the church's opposition to homosexuality.
Capriles vows to take vote challenge to Venezuela court
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles vowed Thursday to take his challenge of this month's presidential vote to court and repeated his demand for a do-over of the contested election.
Venezuela presidential rival charges election 'stolen'
Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles, refusing to concede defeat, accused Nicolas Maduro's government Wednesday of stealing the country's recent presidential elections.
Iceland centre-right opposition poised for election win
Iceland's centre-right opposition is seen likely to win general elections Saturday after a leftist coalition failed to meet voters' expectations in the aftermath of a financial crisis that threatened to capsize the country.
Morocco opposition Islamists warn of 'explosion'
Morocco's main Islamist opposition group said the country is run by a shadow government and warned dire social and economic conditions could cause an "explosion" among disaffected youths.
Syria opposition chief quits over world 'inaction'
Syrian opposition chief Ahmad Moaz al-Khatib is determined to step down in the face of what he sees as world "inaction" as government forces recapture territory from the rebels.
France's opponents of gay marriage fight to the end
France's bitter debate over gay marriage is set to reach a potentially explosive climax on Sunday, two days before a bill legalising same-sex unions is due to be finally approved.
Venezuela rules out recount after vote, deadly demos
Opposition leader Henrique Capriles formally requested a recount in Venezuela's disputed presidential election Wednesday, even after being rebuffed by the country's Supreme Court.
Merkel faces down challenge over female exec quota
Germany's opposition will force a parliamentary vote to require big companies to boost the number of women on their boards.
Trial of Putin foe begins, swiftly adjourned
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny Wednesday went on trial on charges he says were ordered by President Vladimir Putin but the process was swiftly adjourned to allow the defence more time to prepare.
