South Korea president condemns ferry crew
South Korea president Park Geun-hye condemns the conduct of some of the crew of the ferry that sank last week, calling it "akin to murder"
Al-Qaeda fighters killed in Yemen drone strike
At least five suspected al-Qaeda fighters killed by unmanned plane in second such attack in as many days.
Live-blog of the European Parliament debate on citizenship for sale

MEPs debate the sale of citizenship in cross-party resolution on Malta's...

MEPs debate the sale of citizenship in cross-party...

Egypt votes on new constitution

Egyptians vote amid tight security in a referendum on a new constitution, which could pave the way for fresh elections.

Egyptians vote amid tight security in a referendum on a new...

Chinese doctor jailed for baby theft

A Chinese obstetrician is given a suspended death sentence for stealing newborn babies and selling them to child traffickers.

A Chinese obstetrician is given a suspended death sentence...

Mexico deploy army in Michoacan

Mexico announces armed forces will take over security in western Michoacan state, engulfed by violence between vigilantes and drugs cartel.

Mexico announces armed forces will take over security in...

New law in Nigeria bans gay relationships

Nigeria's president has signed a law that bans same-sex marriage and...

Nigeria's president has signed a law that bans same-sex...

Four dead as pilot crashes in thick fog

Two pilots and two passengers die as plane strikes electricity pylon before crashing in Germany

Two pilots and two passengers die as plane strikes...

Intense gunfire in troubled CAR leaves 13 dead

Red Cross confirms casualties were mostly targeted in ‘score-settling’...

Red Cross confirms casualties were mostly targeted in...

Protesters launch Bangkok 'shutdown'

Thai protesters launch what they are calling a shutdown of Bangkok in a bid to oust the government before snap elections on 2 February.

Thai protesters launch what they are calling a shutdown of...

Iran nuclear freeze date announced

An interim deal to freeze Iran's nuclear programme in return for easing international sanctions will enter into force on 20 January.

An interim deal to freeze Iran's nuclear programme in...

French First Lady hospitalised in Paris

Valerie Trierweiler taken to hospital after media reports allege her partner, Francois Hollande, is having an affair.

Valerie Trierweiler taken to hospital after media reports...

Libyan cabinet minister shot dead

Libya's deputy industry minister shot dead by gunmen during a visit to his hometown of Sirte, east of the capital Tripoli.

Libya's deputy industry minister shot dead by gunmen during...

Egypt army chief eyes presidency bid

Egypt's army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi would run for president if the people request it and the military supports the bid.

Egypt's army chief Abdel Fattah el-Sisi would run for...

Thousands march in support of ETA

At least 100,000 people march through the northern Spanish city of Bilbao after a rally in support of jailed Basque militants is banned.

At least 100,000 people march through the northern Spanish...

13 killed, dozens injured in twin Iraq blasts

Deadly Baghdad blasts kill 13 and injure dozens as bloodshed returns to...

Deadly Baghdad blasts kill 13 and injure dozens as...

Controversial black rhino hunting permit sells for $350k

Campaigners say hunting permit encourages hunting of endangered species

Campaigners say hunting permit encourages hunting of...

Hundreds line up to bid farewell to Ariel Sharon

Former prime minister Ariel Sharon died during the weekend after an eight-year...

Former prime minister Ariel Sharon died during the weekend...

Fighting continues as CAR president resigns

Emergency evacuations of the first of thousands of foreigners stranded in the...

Emergency evacuations of the first of thousands of...

Syria rebel clashes 'kill hundreds'

At least 482 people have been killed in clashes between Syrian rebels and the al-Qaeda-linked Islamist State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS).

At least 482 people have been killed in clashes between...