Pakistan Supreme Court Orders Arrest Of PM Raja Pervez Ashraf -- BBC
Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the arrest of PM Raja Pervez Ashraf and 15 others over corruption allegations, raising fears of a political crisis just months ahead of an election.
Mr Ashraf denies accepting bribes when approving power generation projects as minister for water and power in 2010.
Analysts say that the move is unlikely to lead to his immediate removal.
It comes as a populist cleric led thousands of protesters in Islamabad, demanding the government resign.
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MIDDLE EAST
In Syria, heavy civilian toll reported in fighting near capital.
Turkey Patriot missiles operational by Feb: NATO.
Turkey's PM Erdogan says won't bow to Kurdish militancy.
UN nuclear agency seeks Iran deal, Parchin visit this week.
U.S. envoy says Iran working to destabilize Yemen: report. Tehran rejects US allegations about Iran's interference in Yemen.
Palestinians say Israeli military shot dead teen at West Bank separation barrier.
Hundreds of prisoners released in Iraq.
ASIA
Pakistan Supreme Court orders arrest of prime minister. Pakistan top court orders PM arrest.
Protesters clash with police in Pakistani capital. Protesters pledge to establish 'Pakistan's Tahrir Square'. Pakistan cleric tells followers: bring down government now.
Indian PM says no "business as usual" with Pakistan.
India tells troops to be 'aggressive'.
China 'to survey disputed East China Sea islands'.
People’s Daily warns of Japan and U.S. conspiracy to contain China.
Beijing smog continues as Chinese state media urge more action.
60-mile front wildfire blazes across Australia.
Pollution highlights the price China is paying for rapid development. Beijing's hazardous pollution sparks Chinese media anger.
AFRICA
France steps up Mali operation, Africans try to catch up. France to triple troops in Mali.
Mali conflict: West African troops to arrive 'in days'.
Panetta says US troops won’t join battle against Islamist extremists in Mali.
Swiss hold Mubarak millions as Egypt remains volatile.
Libya's police to create diplomatic security force.
Rights group seeks pressure to end Sudan’s crackdown on NGOs.
EUROPE
EU rules out sending combat mission to Mali.
Germany's economic growth slows sharply in 2012.
Northern Irish youths pelt Catholic church in latest "flag riots".
Silvio Berlusconi trial: Milan court rejects suspension plea.
Bomb destroys war memorial in divided Bosnian town.
Europe's mounting reluctance to bail out Cyprus.
AMERICAS
Bernanke: U.S. economy 'not out of woods yet'.
Mexico violence 'kills 38 in three days'.
Farc ceasefire 'to end' as peace talks resume in Cuba.
Dry outlook troublesome for drought-stricken U.S..
Venezuela struggles with sporadic food shortages.
Guatemalan mayor Carlos Castillo Medrano shot dead.
Armstrong admits doping, and says he will testify. Armstrong admits to doping during Winfrey interview: report.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Judge in New York resists call to delay Imam's terror trial.
Senator asks CIA nominee when drones can kill Americans.
Shabaab releases photos of French commando captured in failed rescue mission.
Al Qaeda carves out own country in Mali, prepares to defend it.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Japan to probe fuel leaks on Boeing Dreamliner.
Coca-Cola on defense over sugar.
Toyota reclaims position as world's biggest carmaker.
Fitch warns on U.S., Spain ratings, upbeat on Ireland.
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