Iraqi forces break Islamic State siege
Iraqi government forces broke a two-month siege of the town of Amerli by Islamic State fighter. 
Putin calls for talks on 'statehood' in east Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Kiev and pro-Russian rebels should discuss 'political organisation and statehood' 
Final day of Hong Kong democracy ‘referendum’

A Hong Kong government spokesman has said the vote has no legal standing.

A Hong Kong government spokesman has said the vote has no...

Building collapses kill many in India

At least 19 dead and dozens feared trapped as two buildings collapse in New Delhi and Tamil Nadu.

At least 19 dead and dozens feared trapped as two buildings...

Iraq receives first Russian fighter jets

Baghdad hopes batch of five second-hand planes will bolster efforts to retake large parts of the country lost to rebels.

Baghdad hopes batch of five second-hand planes will bolster...

Argentina vice-president charged with corruption

Argentine vice-president Amado Boudou is charged with abuse of power over his...

Argentine vice-president Amado Boudou is charged with abuse...

Israeli air strike kills Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli defence ministry says two man killed were involved in rocket fire and...

Israeli defence ministry says two man killed were involved...

US drones fly over Baghdad

Aircraft meant to protect US troops sent to Iraq to assess deteriorating situation

Aircraft meant to protect US troops sent to Iraq to assess...

Prominent Vatican bishop fired for sex abuse

Former Vatican ambassador to the Dominican Republic, accused of having sexually...

Former Vatican ambassador to the Dominican Republic,...

Widespread blackouts hit Venezuela

A power plant failure knocked out electricity across a large part of Venezuela, interrupting a nationally televised presidential ceremony and forcing a...

A power plant failure knocked out electricity across a...

EU leaders nominate Juncker as next European Commission president

EPP statement praises the “correct” decision taken by the European...

EPP statement praises the “correct” decision...

Philip Morris demands review of Tobacco Products Directive

Tobacco giant wants EU court to carry out three-year review of ban on menthol...

Tobacco giant wants EU court to carry out three-year review...

Updated | Danish PM, former Italian premier favourites for EU Council job

London and Paris pushing for former Italian prime minister Enrico Letta as president for the European Council • Germany makes clear its preference for...

London and Paris pushing for former Italian prime minister...

Ukraine signs landmark agreement with EU

Ukraine among three former USSR states to sign historic partnership deal with the European Union

Ukraine among three former USSR states to sign historic...

Brussels seeks agreement on rules for minors seeking asylum

Commission proposal to decide which member state is responsible for...

Commission proposal to decide which member state is...

Obama seeks $500 million to train Syria rebels

US President Barack Obama asks the US Congress for $500 million to train and...

US President Barack Obama asks the US Congress for $500...

Gaza workers strike over wages in test for unity deal

Around 40,000 public servants hired by Hamas went on strike in Gaza in a pay...

Around 40,000 public servants hired by Hamas went on strike...

Libya in shock after murder of human rights activist

Human rights activist Salwa Bugaighis killed by gunmen in her home in...

Human rights activist Salwa Bugaighis killed by gunmen in...

Sudanese woman accused of apostasy freed again

Sudanese woman Meriam Ibrahim, whose death sentence for renouncing Islam was...

Sudanese woman Meriam Ibrahim, whose death sentence for...

14 dead after gas pipeline blast rocks Indian village

State-owned gas pipeline explosion sparks fire, forces evacuation of nearby...

State-owned gas pipeline explosion sparks fire, forces...