Myanmar ceasefire ending as Rohingya activists call for peace
Muslim Rohingya insurgents continue to call for peace as the Myanmar one-month ceasefire comes to a close Monday night  
Suicide bomber kills at least 20 at religious shrine in Pakistan
Suicide bomber, who blew himself up at the entrance of a religious shrine, killed at least 20, injuring dozens more. An attack PM has condemned, saying that 'terrorists have...
North Korea sanctions: UN council unanimously agrees on new measures

The UN security council agreed on implementing sanctions on Pyongyang, which...

The UN security council agreed on implementing sanctions on...

Two trains collide in Switzerland: around 30 persons injured

At least 27 have been confirmed as injured during a crash between two trains in...

At least 27 have been confirmed as injured during a crash...

BBC news investigation: bodies of hundreds of children buried in Scottish mass grave

An investigation by BBC News uncovered a mass grave in Lanarkshire: the children were all residents of a care home run by Catholic nuns

An investigation by BBC News uncovered a mass grave in...

Thousands expected at ground zero as the US commemorates the 9/11 anniversary

Thousands of the 9/11 victims' rescuers, families and survivors are expected to gather at the World Trade Centre, to commemorate the terror attack on the...

Thousands of the 9/11 victims' rescuers, families and...

North Korea warning: the US faces ‘pain and suffering’ if sanctions are approved

Reports from Pyongyang claim that the US will pay due price if harsh sanctions are approved during a UN meeting, which is set to take place today

Reports from Pyongyang claim that the US will pay due price...

Texas shooting: Eight dead including gunman

In the city of Plano, Texas, 8 were killed in a shooting at a residence, which...

In the city of Plano, Texas, 8 were killed in a shooting at...

Hurricane Irma: storm weakens to category 1 but millions left without power

Irma weakens as it moves up coast towards Tampa but officials warn of continued danger and full extent of damage may not be known for days

Irma weakens as it moves up coast towards Tampa but...

Trump and Turkey’s Erdogan agree to strengthen ties

The discussion came a day after Turkish President Erdogan lashed out at the US...

The discussion came a day after Turkish President Erdogan...

Blair insists on tougher immigration rules for EU citizens

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair insists that tougher immigration policies...

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair insists that tougher...

Rohingya exodus to Bangladesh nears 300,000: UN

Bangladesh braces for new surge after nearly 300,000 Rohingya Muslims flee...

Bangladesh braces for new surge after nearly 300,000...

Irma attacks Florida, leaving thousands without power

Residents recourse to shelters amid power cuts and waves of rain, as hurricane...

Residents recourse to shelters amid power cuts and waves of...

Hurricane Irma hits Cuba with highest sustained wind speeds on record

The storm has killed 24 people in the Caribbean this week,...

The storm has killed 24 people in the Caribbean this...

Death toll rises to 61 after Mexico's strongest quake in 100 years

The magnitude 8.1 quake hit the southern coast of the South American...

The magnitude 8.1 quake hit the southern coast of...

Tsunami warning issued as earthquake strikes off Mexico’s Pacific coast

A tsunami warning has been issued after the 8.1 magnitude earthquake struck, killing 5 people

A tsunami warning has been issued after the 8.1 magnitude...

Flurry of flights between Malta and Libya could signal change in US-Libya policy

The frequency of flights into Libya – especially given the risks and costs involved in flying aircraft into what is still a dangerous environment –...

The frequency of flights into Libya – especially...

Hurricane Irma: Maltese in Florida urged to seek evacuation

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is urging Maltese citizens in Florida,...

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is urging Maltese citizens...

US strengthens North Korea trade threat as South Korea deploys missile system

The controversial Thaad system is brought in as China holds air warfare exercises and US treasury secretary issues threat to countries choosing to...

The controversial Thaad system is brought in as China...

Pope Francis visits Colombia hoping to encourage peace

Pope Francis' visit to Colombia, its first papal visit since...

Pope Francis' visit to Colombia, its first papal visit...