ANC wins fifth consecutive election in South Africa
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) has won a commanding...
South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) has won...
South Sudan rivals agree peace deal
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar agree a ceasefire deal, hailed by the US as a possible breakthrough
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and rebel leader...
Venezuelan policeman shot dead amid Caracas protests
Three other policemen were reportedly wounded by gunfire.
Three other policemen were reportedly wounded by gunfire.
World Cup hit by new stadium death
A worker has been killed after being electrocuted at a World Cup stadium in Cuiabá, Brazil, officials say
A worker has been killed after being electrocuted at a...
Apple set to acquire Beats in $3.2 billion deal
Apple to buy Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion, report says
Apple to buy Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion,...
Berlusconi to begin community service
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is due to start a year of community service at a care home near Milan
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is due to...
Protesters rally in Thai capital
Thousands of royalist protesters fanned out across Thailand's capital on Friday to try to bring down caretaker government after a court threw Prime...
Thousands of royalist protesters fanned out across...
Nigeria’s president vows to defeat Boko Haram
President Jonathan tells world leaders his country will win ‘war on...
President Jonathan tells world leaders his country will win...
Nintendo refuses to include gay characters in game
Gaming giant Nintendo says it will not allow gamers to play as gay characters...
Gaming giant Nintendo says it will not allow gamers to play...
South Korea says crashed drones came from North
Seoul says investigation shows “clear military provocation” by...
Seoul says investigation shows “clear military...
Syrian rebels evacuated from stronghold in Homs
Syrian rebels leave the last opposition-held enclaves in Homs, ending three...
Syrian rebels leave the last opposition-held enclaves in...
US schools apologise over Holocaust essay question
California district apologises for asking children to discuss whether they...
California district apologises for asking children to...
At least 300 killed Nigeria attacks
Officials estimate the death toll at 300 in town left unguarded during attempts to rescue missing schoolgirls.
Officials estimate the death toll at 300 in town left...
South Africa holds general election
More than 22,000 polling stations have been set up across South Africa
More than 22,000 polling stations have been set up across...
'I will sell your girls' - Boko Haram leader
270 Nigerian school girls still missing after being kidnapped by terrorist group
270 Nigerian school girls still missing after being...
Magnitude 6 earthquake hits Thailand
No casualties following quake in northern region
No casualties following quake in northern region
Gerry Adams freed in murder inquiry
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has criticised the timing of his arrest over the IRA murder of Jean McConville
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has criticised the...