North and South Korea agree to hold talks
That deal followed a stand-off in August that began with landmine explosions on the border and involved an exchange of artillery fire.
Swedish authorities arrest man suspected of planning an attack on Stockholm
22-year-old Moder Mothama Magid was arrested on suspicion of planning 'terrorist crimes' in the country's capital
Burkina Faso president and prime minister detained in coup

The detention of the nation’s transitional leaders on Wednesday triggered...

The detention of the nation’s transitional leaders on...

Mozambique declared free of landmines

Close to 171,000 landmines were removed, according to the Halo Trust, a British charity that led the clearance.

Close to 171,000 landmines were removed, according to the...

8.3-magnitude earthquake in Chile triggers tsunami warnings

Five people are now known to have died, and one million residents have been...

Five people are now known to have died, and one million...

UN calls for war crimes court in Sri Lanka

UN calls for special court of international judges to try war crimes during Sri...

UN calls for special court of international judges to try...

15 people dead in flash flooding in Utah

At least 15 people die in flash flooding in Utah town

At least 15 people die in flash flooding in Utah town

Texas teenager arrested for bringing homemade clock to school

The homemade clock consisted of a circuit board with wires leading to a digital...

The homemade clock consisted of a circuit board with wires...

Libyan PM Abdullah al-Thinni arrested at Labraq airport

General Khalifa Hafter says the prime minister’s arrest was ‘a...

General Khalifa Hafter says the prime minister’s...

Libya needs international community’s help to defeat Islamic State – Al-Badri

Libyan deputy prime minister says Libyan army needs support to tackle Islamic State and prevent it from becoming stronger

Libyan deputy prime minister says Libyan army needs support...

US warns North Korea over 'irresponsible provocation' after nuclear plant restarted

The reactor at Yongbyon was shut down in 2007 as part of a disarmament-for-aid deal.

The reactor at Yongbyon was shut down in 2007 as part of a...

Over 500 homes destroyed as California wildfire rages on

Thousands of residents were forced to flee, many without warning as...

Thousands of residents were forced to flee, many without...

Refugees seek new routes into Europe as Hungary seals borders

First refugees arrive near Croatian border

First refugees arrive near Croatian border

Russian military buildup in Syria concerns US officials

Russia - Assad's ally in the four-year civil war - says it is helping Syria...

Russia - Assad's ally in the four-year civil war - says...

Libyan Prime Minister ‘prevented’ from flying to Malta

Prime minister of Libya’s internationally recognised government Abdullah...

Prime minister of Libya’s internationally recognised...

Seven sentenced to death over Kuwait mosque attack

Kuwait sentences seven people to death over suidcide bombing of Shia mosque...

Kuwait sentences seven people to death over suidcide...

Beppe Grillo given jail term for slander

Italian political leader Beppe Grillo receives one-year jail term for slander

Italian political leader Beppe Grillo receives one-year...

Russia pledges military support to Syria

Russian president Vladimir Putin has pledged military support for President Bashar al-Assad’s regime and encourages other countries to follow suit

Russian president Vladimir Putin has pledged military...

Seven climbers killed after avalanche in the French Alps

The avalanche hit three groups of climbers, officials told local media. 

The avalanche hit three groups of climbers, officials told...

Delta State shooting suspect 'killed himself'

Geography professor Shannon Lamb died following a manhunt after he shot a...

Geography professor Shannon Lamb died following a manhunt...