Greece suspends state broadcaster ERT to save money
The Greek government has shut down the public broadcaster ERT, calling it a...
The Greek government has shut down the public broadcaster...
Oldest man in history dies at 116
A Japanese man recognised as the world's oldest living person, and the oldest man recorded in history, has died aged 116, local officials say.
A Japanese man recognised as the world's oldest living...
Turkey protests: Clashes continue despite PM's warning
Teargas and water cannon deployed hours after prime minister demands an end to...
Teargas and water cannon deployed hours after prime...
'US snooping endangers fundamental right to privacy' - Tonio Borg
European institutions with harsh words against the US on the PRISM scandal....
European institutions with harsh words against the US on...
Riot police storm Taksim Square
Turkish riot police have moved into Istanbul's Taksim Square, which has been occupied by anti-government protesters for close to two weeks.
Turkish riot police have moved into Istanbul's Taksim...
US spy leaker disappears from Hong Kong hotel
An ex-CIA employee who leaked details of US top-secret phone and internet...
An ex-CIA employee who leaked details of US top-secret...
Updated | EPP calls on European Commission to ‘force’ Kessler resignation
European People's Party Group in the European Parliament welcomes news that there is no case against former Commissioner John Dalli.
European People's Party Group in the European Parliament...
NSA Prism leak source identified
Edward Snowden, a former CIA technical worker, has been identified by the UK's Guardian newspaper as the source of leaks about US surveillance programmes.
Edward Snowden, a former CIA technical worker, has been...
Gun and rocket attack near Kabul airport
Afghan security forces tackled heavily-armed militants who seized a building near the main airport in the capital Kabul.
Afghan security forces tackled heavily-armed militants who...
Old Opportunity Mars rover makes discovery
Nasa's ageing Opportunity rover on Mars has just made what may be one of its...
Nasa's ageing Opportunity rover on Mars has just made what...
Two Koreas to hold senior-level talks
Lower-level officials pave way for more substantive dialogue this week as tensions between two nations remain high.
Lower-level officials pave way for more substantive...
Thousands flee as German dam bursts
Mass evacuation follows breach in dam on River Elbe, as Hungary battles rising water levels in Danube.
Mass evacuation follows breach in dam on River Elbe, as...
US and Korea end three day summit
Obama and Xi agree to co-operate to denuclearise North Korea.
Obama and Xi agree to co-operate to denuclearise North...
25 dead in Benghazi protests
Libyan government licenses the Libya Shield Brigade until army and police forces are appointed.
Libyan government licenses the Libya Shield Brigade until...
Mexico hosts World Naked Bike Ride
Naked cyclists take to the streets to instil concern over dangerous driving
Naked cyclists take to the streets to instil concern over...
Chinese leader Xi Jinping calls on Obama
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama in two-day summit in California.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama...
Five dead in California shooting
At least five people dead and several injured after gun rampage in Santa Monica, California.
At least five people dead and several injured after gun...
UN launches largest ever aid appeal for Syria
The United Nations launches largest appeal in its history - seeking €3.7...
The United Nations launches largest appeal in its history -...