Lockerbie campaigners will launch third appeal for Megrahi
Newly published report called Operation Bird claims the man responsible for the atrocity was Mohammed Abu Talb, who was later convicted of a campaign of bombings.
North Korea marks Kim Jong-il death
Residents laid flowers at monuments to both Kim Jong-il and his father, Kim Il-sung, North Korea's first leader.
Thousands evacuated from Russian floods

Over 18,000 were evacuated in a rescue operation after heavy rains flood three territories in Russia's Far East.

Over 18,000 were evacuated in a rescue operation after...

Syrian refugees pour into Iraq

Syrian refugees continue to cross the border into Iraq as authorities struggle with the influx of people.

Syrian refugees continue to cross the border into Iraq as...

Spain and Britain at loggerheads over reef

Creation of artificial reed leads to political tension between Britain and...

Creation of artificial reed leads to political tension...

Cairo mosque under siege

Egyptian army enters Cairo mosque to try to persuade hundreds of besieged Muslim Brotherhood supporters to leave.

Egyptian army enters Cairo mosque to try to persuade...

UN rescues 82 child soldiers in DR Congo

The UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo rescues 82 children from an armed group.

The UN mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo rescues...

CIA acknowledges existence of secret 'Area 51'

The CIA officially acknowledges the secret US test site known as Area 51.

The CIA officially acknowledges the secret US test site...

Many missing as Philippines ferry sinks

At least 31 people dead and around 170 missing after a ferry with more than 800 on board collides with a cargo ship in the Philippines.

At least 31 people dead and around 170 missing after a...

Ikea warns of ‘laceration hazard’ on children’s beds

The furniture chain Ikea is recalling thousands of children’s beds, because...

The furniture chain Ikea is recalling thousands of...

NSA broke privacy rules, leaked audit finds

Washington Post obtains NSA audit that reveals authority broke privacy rules on...

Washington Post obtains NSA audit that reveals authority...

Pole vaulter Isinbayeva shocks with support of Russia’s anti-gay laws

Yelena Isinbayeva speaks out homosexuality amid protests over new laws in her native Russia.

Yelena Isinbayeva speaks out homosexuality amid protests...

People jump off bridge in Egypt’s Ramses Square to escape violence

Journalists covering Egypt protest march report snipers shooting people on the...

Journalists covering Egypt protest march report snipers...

Global condemnation of Egypt crackdown

Army's deadly crackdown against protest camps in the Egyptian capital Cairo is internationally condemned.

Army's deadly crackdown against protest camps in the...

Palestinian - Israeli peace talks resume

The first direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in three years are held in Jerusalem, say officials, after Israel freed 26 Palestinian prisoners.

The first direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in three...

Fidel Castro surprised at his longevity

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro, who turned 87 this week, says he didn't expect he'd live for so long.

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro, who turned 87 this...

Italy diverts Maltese tanker to rescue migrants

Italy diverts additional commercial ships, including Maltese registered tanker,...

Italy diverts additional commercial ships, including...

Manning apologises for leaking US diplomatic secrets

Bradley Manning apologises for damaging the US by leaking classified government...

Bradley Manning apologises for damaging the US by leaking...

Benefits extended to US gay military couples

US military same-sex spouses will gain all benefits open to opposite-sex...

US military same-sex spouses will gain all benefits open to...

Muslim Brotherhood plans protest march as Egypt death toll mounts

Muslim Brotherhood call on followers to march in protest in Cairo on Thursday...

Muslim Brotherhood call on followers to march in protest in...