Google sells Motorola to Lenovo
Google announces the surprise sale of its Motorola Mobility unit, which it bought in 2012, to Chinese computer maker Lenovo for $2.91 billion.
Two terrorist members identified as Volgograd suicide bombers
Russia's national Anti-Terrorism committee has identified two members of a terrorist group as the bombers behind twin bombing attacks
Head of US intelligence defends spying policy

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said such efforts were a "top...

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said such...

Egypt arrests senior Islamist leader

The Islamist leader was arrested early on Wednesday at an apartment in the New Cairo area and taken to an undisclosed location.

The Islamist leader was arrested early on Wednesday at an...

Serious defects found in newly-opened Bulgaria-Romania bridge

The check also discovered problems with lighting and malfunctioning traffic...

The check also discovered problems with lighting and...

Storm hits northern Europe

At least 13 people dead

At least 13 people dead

Senior al-Qaeda terrorists killed in Somalia

The US had already launched a failed raid in Barawe earlier this month to...

The US had already launched a failed raid in Barawe earlier...

Baby found in car boot in France

Mechanics discover girl aged 15-23 months in car boot, with reports saying she may have been there since birth

Mechanics discover girl aged 15-23 months in car boot, with...

Putin - Gay athletes welcome at next year’s Winter Olympics
US ended spying programme after White House learned of snooping

National Security Agency stopped spying on Angela Merkel mid-year, Wall Street...

National Security Agency stopped spying on Angela Merkel...

European Parliament president Martin Schulz eyes Barroso’s seat

Malta set to support Schulz’s bid for Commission presidency thanks to long...

Malta set to support Schulz’s bid for Commission...

German Chancellor’s phone ‘bugged for over 10 years’

German media report US may have been tapping Angela Merkel’s phone for more...

German media report US may have been tapping Angela...

Nepal politician arrested over elections candidate murder

Unified Marxist-Leninist politician arrested in connection for the fatal...

Unified Marxist-Leninist politician arrested in connection...

Mount Etna erupts

Airspace temporarily closed, re-opened after a few hours

Airspace temporarily closed, re-opened after a few hours

Prince Charles not enthusiastic on becoming king

The Prince of Wales speaks about his hopes and fears for the future with TIME...

The Prince of Wales speaks about his hopes and fears for...

EU leaders to hold talks with the US over spying allegations

Merkel said once seeds of mistrust had been sown, it made co-operation on...

Merkel said once seeds of mistrust had been sown, it made...

Ancient intact mummies found in Peru

Researchers also found other offerings including the remains of guinea pigs and jars with feline designs.

Researchers also found other offerings including the...

Libyan refugees allowed to return to Canada… for $6,000

Refugees living in Malta allowed to return to Canada, on condition that they...

Refugees living in Malta allowed to return to Canada, on...

Mass protests in Tunisia urge government to resign

Seven police personnel killed in clashes with protestors

Seven police personnel killed in clashes with protestors

Explosion causes black-out in Syria

Much of Syria, including the capital Damascus, hit by power cut after rebels attack a gas pipeline

Much of Syria, including the capital Damascus, hit by power...