British mother jailed for extremist posts on social media
A judge said the article was like "a manual in encouraging women to carry out jihad".
US Navy unveil operational laser weapon
Laser Weapon System (LaWS) is capable of destroying targets on boats or aircraft with pin-point accuracy
UK hostage murder threat ‘against Sharia’, Muslim scholars say

Group of Muslim scholars make direct appeal to Islamic State (IS) militant to...

Group of Muslim scholars make direct appeal to Islamic...

Nicolas Sarkozy announces return to French politics

The statement ends months of speculation about the intentions of the...

The statement ends months of speculation about the...

Turkish hostages held by IS in Iraq released

Turkey has refused direct involvement in the military campaign against IS...

Turkey has refused direct involvement in the military...

Ukraine deal with pro-Russian rebels at Minsk talks

The agreement was announced at talks in the Belarusian capital Minsk, where a...

The agreement was announced at talks in the Belarusian...

Austria considering temporary suspension of Schengen

4,700 foreigners stopped by Austrian authorities at its borders this year

4,700 foreigners stopped by Austrian authorities at its...

UNHCR urges countries to come forward with ‘relevant information’ on people smugglers

UN Human Rights Chief says Mediterranean ‘mass murderers’ must be brought to justice

UN Human Rights Chief says Mediterranean ‘mass...

Thousands evacuated as heavy rains flood Manila

More than 20,000 people were evacuated in the city of Marikina in eastern...

More than 20,000 people were evacuated in the city of...

Lockdown in Sierra Leone in bid to stop Ebola outbreak

No one will be allowed to leave their homes for three days, allowing volunteers...

No one will be allowed to leave their homes for three days,...

Updated | Salmond, Cameron comment on referendum outcome

Despite a sudden surge in support for separation, Scotland rejected...

Despite a sudden surge in support for separation, Scotland...

Maltese MEP urges immediate action on Libya

Miriam Dalli tells EU that recent migrant tragedies at sea "are...

Miriam Dalli tells EU that recent migrant tragedies at sea...

Ukraine crisis: President Poroshenko in key US visit

Poroshenko has also been pressing for military assistance from the US to help...

Poroshenko has also been pressing for military assistance...

Kosovo ‘imams held’ in raids on Islamic State recruitment

Among them are several imams, including the head of Pristina’s Grand...

Among them are several imams, including the head of...

'Violent acts' foiled by Australian raids, 15 arrested

A pre-dawn operation was carried out across Sydney and Brisbane by more than...

A pre-dawn operation was carried out across Sydney and...

Austria’s Alps hit by climate change

Austrian Climate Change Assessment Report 2014 says average temperatures in Austria have risen by almost 2C since 1880.

Austrian Climate Change Assessment Report 2014 says average...

Scotland votes on independence today

More than 4.2 million people have registered to vote, the largest electorate ever in Scotland, and turnout in the referendum is expected to be high.

More than 4.2 million people have registered to vote, the...

Sant explains abstention: Timing of EU-Ukraine association ‘imprudent’

MEPs’ triumphalism on EU-Ukraine agreement ignores interests of Eastern Ukrainians and geostrategic and diplomatic impact, says Labour MEP Alfred Sant

MEPs’ triumphalism on EU-Ukraine agreement ignores...

UNHCR alarmed at death toll from boat sinkings in the Mediterranean

According to information received by UNHCR from coastguards, five shipwrecks...

According to information received by UNHCR from...

Israel says mortar fired from Gaza

Israel claims that a mortar has been fired into their country from Gaza. Hamas denies any involvement. 

Israel claims that a mortar has been fired into their...