Ceasefire hopes fade as Syrian army encircles Aleppo
The government attack north of Aleppo that began in recent days is its first major offensive there since Russian air strikes began on 30 September.
'No chance' Rio Olympics will be cancelled because of Zika virus
The authorities said there was no risk to athletes and spectators - except pregnant women - at the August event.
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French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius describes “legally binding”...

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius describes...

French PM: Islamic State will need to be fought in Libya

French officials have been warning for more than a year that the political void...

French officials have been warning for more than a year...

'No plans to bomb' IS in Libya, Russia says

'This is not in our plans. We have had no requests of this kind from the...

'This is not in our plans. We have had no requests of...

Two dead after car bomb attack on Spanish embassy in Kabul

The attack, involving no less than three militants, appeared to have targeted a...

The attack, involving no less than three militants,...

COP21: Deal expected on Saturday, a day later than expected

Among the unresolved issues is compensation for nations most affected by...

Among the unresolved issues is compensation for nations...

Canada welcomes first group of Syrian refugees

Welcoming the 163 refugees, new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country...

Welcoming the 163 refugees, new Prime Minister Justin...

VW says 'chain of errors' led to emissions scandal

The company said the problem began when it decided to launch a large-scale...

The company said the problem began when it decided to...

Geneva on security alert as police hunt suspected terrorist

Police have raised the alert level in Swiss city, saying they are hunting for...

Police have raised the alert level in Swiss city, saying...

Colorado shooting suspect says he is guilty and a 'warrior for the babies'

Robert Dear, 57, faces 179 charges for the attack that killed two civilians and a police officer, and wounded nine.

Robert Dear, 57, faces 179 charges for the attack that...

Radicalized Sydney youths arrested for terrorism links

The arrests are linked to a plot outlined in material seized last year as part...

The arrests are linked to a plot outlined in material...

Angela Merkel is Person of the Year for TIME Magazine

Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi were among...

Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and ISIS leader Abu Bakr...

Thousands sign petition to keep Trump from entering the UK

The Republican candidate's call for the prevention of all Muslims from...

The Republican candidate's call for the prevention of...

Paris attacks: police identify third Bataclan attacker

French police identify third attacker who blew himself up at the Bataclan...

French police identify third attacker who blew himself up...

EU forms new alliance to address climate change

The European Union will be pooling in €475 million to fund and support...

The European Union will be pooling in €475 million to...

Nine dead in Taliban attack on Kandahar airport

An unconfirmed statement by the Taliban claimed that they had killed up to 80...

An unconfirmed statement by the Taliban claimed that they...

North Korea faces further US sanctions over arms trade

The sanctions target the North Korean army's Strategic Rocket Force, as...

The sanctions target the North Korean army's Strategic...

Russia using Mediterranean sub to 'strike ISIS targets' in Syria [Video]

3M-54 Kalibr missiles launched from the submarine “Rostov-on-Don”, Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu told President Vladimir Putin

3M-54 Kalibr missiles launched from the submarine...

Eagles of Death Metal return to Bataclan where 90 people were killed

Band members return to concert venue for first time since attackers stormed the...

Band members return to concert venue for first time since...