Powerful car bomb rocks Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut
At least five dead and dozens injured amid increasing sectarian
233 migrants intercepted off Lampedusa's coast
Italian navy rescue boat laden migrants at risk of sinking
Syria's Free Army not impressed by US-Russia agreement

Syria's Free Army will not cease fire against the regime and regards the...

Syria's Free Army will not cease fire against the regime...

Three killed in car explosion in Afghanistan

Car bomb explosion at a NATO convoy in Afghanistan claims the life of three...

Car bomb explosion at a NATO convoy in Afghanistan claims...

More protests erupt in Turkey

Turkey citizens take to the streets after the death of a 22-year-old youth.

Turkey citizens take to the streets after the death of a...

US and Russia enter third day of Syria negotiations

Talks between the US and Russia aimed at reaching a deal on removing Syria's...

Talks between the US and Russia aimed at reaching a deal on...

Teachers and police clash in Mexico

Police in Mexico City clash with protesters during an operation to clear a square occupied by teachers demonstrating against reforms.

Police in Mexico City clash with protesters during an...

Bid to end Philippine rebel clashes

Philippine government and Muslim rebels enter talks to end recent unrest.

Philippine government and Muslim rebels enter talks to end...

US, Russia agree on proposal to eliminate Syria chemical weapons

Maltese Government welcomes agreement reached between United States and Russia...

Maltese Government welcomes agreement reached between...

US consulate in Afghanistan attacked by Taliban

Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan attack the US consulate in Herat, with...

Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan attack the US consulate...

Syria talks enter second day

US and Russian foreign ministers enter second day of talks on Syria's chemical weapons, amid disagreements between the two sides.

US and Russian foreign ministers enter second day of talks...

Clashes rage on in Turkey

Police fire tear gas and plastic pellets in Istanbul to break up thousands of demonstrators angry at death of anti-government activist.

Police fire tear gas and plastic pellets in Istanbul to...

Patients killed in Russia hospital blaze

Dozens killed and many more missing after a fire swept through a psychiatric hospital in north-western Russia, officials say.

Dozens killed and many more missing after a fire swept...

Four men sentenced to death over Dehli gang-rape

Indian court sentences four men to death for shocking gang-rape and murder of a...

Indian court sentences four men to death for shocking...

North Korea to resume nuclear activity?

North Korea conducted its third nuclear test last February.

North Korea conducted its third nuclear test last February.

Apple’s shares fall after launching of new phones

Investors were put off that Apple's price point didn't go low enough to attract...

Investors were put off that Apple's price point didn't go...

“We are protecting international law, not Syria” - Putin

Putin says recent events have prompted him to speak directly to the American...

Putin says recent events have prompted him to speak...

[WATCH] ‘Europe lacks leadership’ – Joseph Muscat tells Davos

‘Eurozone here to stay’ say EU prime ministers in Davos Forum in Dalian,...

‘Eurozone here to stay’ say EU prime ministers in Davos...

Obama takes up Russian offer on Syria

US President Barack Obama puts a military strike on Syria on hold if the country places its chemical weapons under international control.

US President Barack Obama puts a military strike on Syria...

Delhi gang rape verdict expected

Four men charged with the fatal gang rape of a student in the Indian capital Delhi last year arrive in court as it prepares to deliver its verdict.

Four men charged with the fatal gang rape of a student in...