Russia: radio journalist stabbed in neck at her Moscow office
Tatyana Felgenhauer, deputy editor of Ekho Moskvy radio station, in serious but not critical condition after attack
Japan PM Shinzo Abe promises to handle North Korea threat
After winning Sunday's election, Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has promised strong 'counter-measures' against Pyongyang
Two powerful earthquakes strike just off coast of holiday island Fiji

Two earthquakes, measuring 6.5 and 5.1 in magnitude, have struck off the coast...

Two earthquakes, measuring 6.5 and 5.1 in magnitude, have...

Updated | Three Israelis killed by Palestinian gunman in settlement near Jerusalem

According to Israeli police, three have been killed by a Palestinian assailant, who opened fire at a settlement outside of Jerusalem

According to Israeli police, three have been killed by a...

'All options on the table' as North Korea accuses Trump of declaring war

Ri Yong-ho said Pyongyang reserved the right to shoot down US bombers, including those flying outside North Korean airspace

Ri Yong-ho said Pyongyang reserved the right to shoot down...

Japan: PM calls for snap election

Shinzō Abe aims to take advantage of opposition disarray and says vote would be an appraisal of his handling of North Korea crisis

Shinzō Abe aims to take advantage of opposition...

United States expands travel ban to include North Korea

The United States has expanded its controversial travel ban to include people...

The United States has expanded its controversial travel ban...

Iraq’s Kurdistan region holds controversial independence vote

The leader of Iraqi Kurds, Massoud Barzani, says that independence is the only...

The leader of Iraqi Kurds, Massoud Barzani, says that...

Germany election: Merkel wins fourth term, but far-right makes gains to become third party

Rise of far-right inside German parliament capitalises on backlash for opening Germany’s door to almost 900,000 undocumented refugees and migrants.

Rise of far-right inside German parliament capitalises on...

Yemen's President sees only a military solution to crisis

President Ali Abdullah Saleh addressed the UN General Assembly last week, where...

President Ali Abdullah Saleh addressed the UN General...

EU seeks €50 billion from UK for Brexit negotiations

The figure is more than double the amount offered by British Prime Minister...

The figure is more than double the amount offered by...

Trump insults make rocket attack 'inevitable': N Korea

Remarks by the foreign minister of Pyongyang come hours after the US flew...

Remarks by the foreign minister of Pyongyang come hours...

Hopes for Mexico quake survivors dim as search enters sixth day

Rescue prospects continue to be dim, after Mexico faced its deadliest...

Rescue prospects continue to be dim, after Mexico faced its...

US bombers stage North Korea show of force

North Korea nuclear crisis | US bombers have flown close to North Korea's...

North Korea nuclear crisis | US bombers have flown close to...

Angela Merkel eyes her fourth term as chancellor

Germany goes to the polls as surveys indicate a clear win for Merkel - but...

Germany goes to the polls as surveys indicate a clear win...

Defying Trump, Iran test-fires 1,200-mile ballistic missile

Tehran has launched a ballistic missile in a move that is likely to fuel...

Tehran has launched a ballistic missile in a move that is...

Petition to save Uber London service hits 400,000 signatures

Strong online support for the ride-sharing firm as chief executive vows to show...

Strong online support for the ride-sharing firm as chief...

London tube attack: teenager charged with attempted murder

18-year-old was charged with attempted murder and maliciously causing an...

18-year-old was charged with attempted murder and...

Ryanair misses pilots' deadline to improve conditions

Ryanair pilots are set to write to chief executive, branding him a...

Ryanair pilots are set to write to chief executive,...

Hurricane Maria: storm rages on as death toll rises

Hurricane Maria has devastated US territory of Puerto Rico and is expected to...

Hurricane Maria has devastated US territory of Puerto Rico...