UN demands Houthis to yield power in Yemen
A UN Security Council resolution urging Shia rebels to give up control of Yemen’s government, has been unanimously adopted
Gunman responsible for the Copenhagen shootings had violent history
Danish police have revealed that the gunman believed to be responsible for  a shooting last Saturday, was known to them because of a “violent past”
Hundreds protest lack of indictment of NYPD officer in the death of Eric Garner

Amateur video shows an NYPD officer wrapping his hands around Garner's neck as the heavyset, asthmatic man gasped for air

Amateur video shows an NYPD officer wrapping his hands...

Vella welcomes new round of talks on Libyan future

EU, US and UN express concern over deteriorating situation in Libya

EU, US and UN express concern over deteriorating situation...

Malta improves ranking in Transparency International corruption index but loses point

Malta loses anti-corruption point to 55 in 2014 from 56 in 2013, but improves ranking.

Malta loses anti-corruption point to 55 in 2014 from 56 in...

European Court of Justice bans tests for LGBT asylum seekers

The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg ruled on Tuesday that people...

The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg ruled on...

Saudi Arabian woman arrested for defying drive ban

A Saudi Arabian woman who tried to drive into the kingdom in defiance of a ban...

A Saudi Arabian woman who tried to drive into the kingdom...

French parliament to vote on Palestine recognition

French lawmakers are set to vote on Tuesday to call on the government to...

French lawmakers are set to vote on Tuesday to call on the...

Gunmen kill 36 Kenya quarry workers

At least 36 people killed in an early-morning attack on a stone quarry in northern town of Mandera

At least 36 people killed in an early-morning attack on a...

Lebanese army captures wife of ISIS leader Baghdadi

Lebanese Army Intelligence reportedly detained the wife of Abu Bakr...

Lebanese Army Intelligence reportedly detained the wife of...

Syrian refugees face crisis as UN aid programme runs out of funds

The World Food Programme has been providing food vouchers to 1.6 million Syrian...

The World Food Programme has been providing food vouchers...

Unauthorized convoy crosses into eastern Ukraine from Russia

There has been continued shelling from both government forces and the rebels,...

There has been continued shelling from both government...

Tabaré Vázquez wins Uruguay’s presidential election

Tabare Vazquez easily won Uruguay’s presidential election on Sunday,...

Tabare Vazquez easily won Uruguay’s presidential...

Pope Francis calls on Muslim leaders to condemn terrorism

Pope Francis urges Muslim leaders around the world to condemn terrorism carried...

Pope Francis urges Muslim leaders around the world to...

Probe uncovers 50,000 ‘ghost soldiers’ in Iraq

An investigation into corruption in the Iraqi army reveals 50,000 false names...

An investigation into corruption in the Iraqi army reveals...

Hong Kong protests erupt in violence

Police in riot gear fought back with a liberal use of batons and pepper spray, hurling protesters to the ground to make arrests.

Police in riot gear fought back with a liberal use of...

Vast majority of Swiss voters reject immigration restrictions

Swiss vite against proposed restriction of immigration to 16,000 people a year.

Swiss vite against proposed restriction of immigration to...

Officer who shot Ferguson teen quits police force

Police officers who fatally shot unarmed black teenager and sparked nationwide...

Police officers who fatally shot unarmed black teenager and...

Nikolas Sarkozy elected to lead French opposition party in comeback bid

Former French president Nikolas Sarkozy takes a step towards a possible re-election presidency bid by winning leadership of UMP party.

Former French president Nikolas Sarkozy takes a step...

Violence erupts after Mubarak charges dropped

One person killed as security forces clash with demonstrators in Cairo after...

One person killed as security forces clash with...