UN envoy says Libya nearing ‘point of no return’
UN special envoy Bernadino Leon says time is running out for the country as battles rage between armed militias
Zambian president Michael Sata dies in London
Zambian President Michael Sata dies in London, where he had been receiving treatment for undisclosed illness
73 dead in Sunni mosque attack in Iraq

An attack by suspected Shia militiamen on a Sunni mosque in Iraq's Diyala province has killed at least 73 people.

An attack by suspected Shia militiamen on a Sunni mosque in...

Gaza under renewed Israeli airstrikes

An Israeli air strike on central Gaza early Saturday has claimed the lives of at least seven Palestinians

An Israeli air strike on central Gaza early Saturday has...

Yemen leader urges army to step up security

Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi tells forces to brace for escalation as rebel deadline...

Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi tells forces to brace for escalation...

African nations tighten Ebola travel bans

Chad and South Africa beef up restrictions on infected countries despite...

Chad and South Africa beef up restrictions on infected...

Malaysia receives bodies of MH17 passengers

Nation in mourning as remains of passengers killed when Malaysia aircraft was...

Nation in mourning as remains of passengers killed when...

Ukraine customs checks start on Russian aid convoy

The aid is intended for civilians in the besieged rebel-held city of Luhansk,...

The aid is intended for civilians in the besieged...

Belgian Prime Minister's laptop stolen from car

Thief saw his chance when Di Rupo’s driver popped into a bookshop while...

Thief saw his chance when Di Rupo’s driver popped...

Hamas buries commanders killed by Israel

Funerals held for three Qassam Brigades leaders in Rafah, as Israel calls up fresh troops for extended Gaza campaign.

Funerals held for three Qassam Brigades leaders in Rafah,...

Hunt on for ‘British’ jihadist in Foley’s last video

The jihadist in the footage of the beheading of American journalist James Foley...

The jihadist in the footage of the beheading of American...

Israel kills three top Hamas commanders

Hamas’s military wing confirms deadly airstrike in Gaza’s Rafah, warning that “Israel will pay the price”.

Hamas’s military wing confirms deadly airstrike in...

Mediterranean states in anti-terrorism drills after Tripoli airport siege

More news outlets around the Mediterranean confirm 5+5 Mediterranean states are carrying out anti-terrorism drills  

More news outlets around the Mediterranean confirm 5+5...

Ukraine army pushes into rebel-held territory

At least 52 people killed, and more wounded, as troops fight their way into...

At least 52 people killed, and more wounded, as troops...

General behind Thailand coup named PM

Prayuth Chan-ocha voted into power by army-run legislature three months after he overthrew government.

Prayuth Chan-ocha voted into power by army-run legislature...

Israel vows to continue bombing Gaza

Prime Minister says he will continue to operate with “firmness” after Hamas commanders are killed in renewed offensive.

Prime Minister says he will continue to operate with...

US forces ‘tried and failed to rescue Foley’

Obama authorised a secret mission to free slain journalist and other Americans...

Obama authorised a secret mission to free slain journalist...

India’s ‘Iron Lady’ released after 14 years

Irom Sharmila says she will continue her hunger strike over alleged atrocities...

Irom Sharmila says she will continue her hunger strike over...

Protesters back on the streets in Ferguson

Demonstrators say they will persist until white police officer is charged over...

Demonstrators say they will persist until white police...

Israeli airstrike 'kills Hamas leader's wife and child'

Israeli airstrikes reportedly kill the wife and infant daughter of Mohammed...

Israeli airstrikes reportedly kill the wife and infant...