Updated | Malta crisis committee in steps for possible mass evacuation from Libya
An area at the Ta’ Kandja police academy cleared out in relation to government’s contingency plan to evacuate foreigners from Libya
Italy plans to sell energy grid stake to China for €2 billion
Italy has been urging China to invest more in the country for a number years
EU calls on Israel to reverse new settlements

Israeli foreign minister blasts EU foreign policy chief for expressing concern...

Israeli foreign minister blasts EU foreign policy chief for...

Mexico shaken by powerful earthquake

A powerful earthquake has hit Mexico City, shaking buildings for at least 30 seconds and causing widespread panic

A powerful earthquake has hit Mexico City, shaking...

Algeria's president wins fourth term

Algeria's ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has won a fourth term in office taking more than 81% of the vote

Algeria's ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has won...

12 climbers dead in Mount Everest avalanche

Mount Everest avalanche injures three, seven still unaccounted for in what is...

Mount Everest avalanche injures three, seven still...

Obama cautious over surprise Ukraine deal

US President Barack Obama says Russia must show signs of honouring a deal to...

US President Barack Obama says Russia must show signs of...

Iraqi soldiers killed in attack on army base

At least 12 soldiers killed and 12 others wounded in car bomb blast and...

At least 12 soldiers killed and 12 others wounded in car...

Nobel prize-winning author Gabriel Garcia Marquez dies at 87

Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Latin America’s most famous...

Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Latin...

Earth-like planet discovered

NASA says Kepler-186f, circling habitable zone of star 500 light years away, could be considered ‘Earth’s cousin’.

NASA says Kepler-186f, circling habitable zone of star 500...

No pushbacks possible in Frontex rules, but critics claim loopholes exist

MEPs vote for improved Frontex rules but critics say concerns remain as regards treatment of refugees

MEPs vote for improved Frontex rules but critics say...

Iraqi soldiers killed in suicide bombing attack

Suicide bombing kills ten soldiers, injures further 12 in attack on army base...

Suicide bombing kills ten soldiers, injures further 12 in...

Ugandan men face life imprisonment over homosexuality charges

Two Ugandan men face life imprisonment if found guilty of homosexuality, the...

Two Ugandan men face life imprisonment if found guilty of...

Berlusconi ordered to do community service

Ruling allows Italian ex-PM to remain politically active.

Ruling allows Italian ex-PM to remain politically active.

Deadly clashes at Ukraine port base as leaders meet

Separatists raise Russian flags after capturing column of Ukrainian armoured...

Separatists raise Russian flags after capturing column of...

Voting begins on India’s biggest polling day

Parliamentary elections cross the half-way mark, with 121 constituencies...

Parliamentary elections cross the half-way mark, with 121...

Search continues for South Korean ferry survivors

Relatives of hundreds missing in ferry sinking hold vigil, with one saying he...

Relatives of hundreds missing in ferry sinking hold vigil,...

Putin warns of Ukraine civil war as Kiev moves on rebels

Ukrainian troops have already set up positions around the airport in Kramatorsk.

Ukrainian troops have already set up positions around the...

100 passengers missing after South Korea ferry sinks

Around 370 people rescued so far while two passengers were found dead.

Around 370 people rescued so far while two passengers were...

10 Ghanaian migrants repatriated

10 failed asylum seekers are repatriated to Ghana, home affairs ministry says

10 failed asylum seekers are repatriated to Ghana, home...