At least 1,500 arrests in Ethiopian state of emergency, claims news agency
Ethiopian authorities have arrested more than 1,500 people since declaring a state of emergency less than two weeks ago, according to state-controlled news agency Fana
French ballet prodigy Yvette Chauviré dies aged 99 at home in Paris
France's acclaimed ballerina Yvette Chauviré died on 19 October at the age of 99 in her home in Paris
Facebook loses legal bid to prevent girl suing over naked picture

A teenage girl in Ireland can continue in the process of suing Facebook as well...

A teenage girl in Ireland can continue in the process of...

Syria's seven-day ceasefire takes effect but violence erupts within hours

As Syria's ceasefire by Russia and the US was due to begin at Sunset on Monday, but reports show that explosions and attacks continued

As Syria's ceasefire by Russia and the US was due to...

David Cameron quits as Conservative MP for Witney

David Cameron resigns as MP, insists decision is not related to grammar school...

David Cameron resigns as MP, insists decision is not...

Tens of thousands displaced following North Korea floods

Areas in North Korea have been entirely cut off and tens of thousands of...

Areas in North Korea have been entirely cut off and tens...

Syria: Aid agencies on standby for ceasefire due to start at sunset

The rebels and the Syrian government are expected to stop attacking one...

The rebels and the Syrian government are expected to stop...

Rogue commander seizes Libya’s three oil ports

LNA commander General Khalifa Haftar’s forces take over the ports of Ras...

LNA commander General Khalifa Haftar’s forces take...

20 killed in Central African Republic rebel violence

At least 20 people have died in rebel violence in the Central African Republic,...

At least 20 people have died in rebel violence in the...

US-Russia brokered ceasefire in Syria expires, no statement of extension

No immediate announcement of an extention came after a 7-day ceasefire expired yesterday at midnight

No immediate announcement of an extention came after a...

Turkish air strike hits Daesh targets in northern Syria

The Turkish military said it has struck three targets used by Daesh

The Turkish military said it has struck three targets used...

15 dead in fatal Thai boat accident due to overcrowding, reckless piloting

15 Thai people died as a result of an overcrowded boat being piloted recklessly • Driver to be charged

15 Thai people died as a result of an overcrowded boat...

Pro-Putin party wins Russian parliamentary election

Allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin comfortably won a parliamentary...

Allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin comfortably won...

Woman killed, 15 injured in Barcelona explosion

Emergency services confirm that one woman died, 15 were injured, after...

Emergency services confirm that one woman died, 15 were...

Kashmir attack leaves 17 Indian soldiers dead, four militants killed

Amid heavy security and tensions after more than two months of clashes between...

Amid heavy security and tensions after more than two months...

Updated | New York on full alert after ‘intentional’ explosion injures 29 • No Maltese among wounded

Suspected bombing in Manhattan injures dozens, no Maltese among wounded, foreign ministry says • New York Mayor says there is 'no evidence' of any...

Suspected bombing in Manhattan injures dozens, no Maltese...

Man stabs eight at Minnesota mall, killed by police officer

Eight hospitalised after stabbing attack, alleged assailant, who reportedly...

Eight hospitalised after stabbing attack, alleged...

UN security council to hold emergency meeting after US air strikes in Syria

Russia demands UN Security Council emergency meeting after US air strike kills Syrian government forces, Russian UN envoy says US is defending Islamic State

Russia demands UN Security Council emergency meeting after...

Belgium allows 17-year old to opt for euthanasia

Belgium is currently the only country that allows minors to opt for euthanasia,...

Belgium is currently the only country that allows minors to...

Former Italian President Ciampi dies aged 95

Former Italian President and Prime Minister Carlo Azeglio Ciampi had proposed...

Former Italian President and Prime Minister Carlo Azeglio...