US and Germany slam Russia over Syria arms
The US and Germany call on Russia not to supply Syria's military with an advanced missile system they say could prolong the conflict there.
Deadly Oklahoma tornadoes strike again
A new series of tornadoes sweep through the US state of Oklahoma, killing at least five people, including a mother and child.
British MPs to consider drugs decriminalisation system

The UK government is being urged by MPs to closely consider a system of drugs...

The UK government is being urged by MPs to closely consider...

Sir Patrick Moore, astronomer and broadcaster, dies aged 89

Sir Patrick presented the BBC programme The Sky At Night for over 50 years,...

Sir Patrick presented the BBC programme The Sky At Night...

EU receives Nobel Peace Prize, Van Rompuy pledges to master economic crisis

European Union awarded top Nobel honor for 'transforming Europe from a continent of war to a continent of peace'

European Union awarded top Nobel honor for 'transforming...

40 years since final moonwalk, former NASA agent appeals for stolen rocks

"It just amazes me that all these pieces of the Moon – Malta’s piece, Cyprus's, Spain's, Romania's – are all out there and yet I don't see much energy on...

"It just amazes me that all these pieces of the Moon –...

Met Police request to speak to Australian DJs over Kate Prank

British police may want to speak to two Australian DJs following the death of...

British police may want to speak to two Australian DJs...

Nelson Mandela, 94, spends night in hospital

Officials says Nobel peace prize laureate Nelson Mandela underwent tests during...

Officials says Nobel peace prize laureate Nelson Mandela...

Families in Philippines beg for food after typhoon devastation

Families on a southern Philippine island beg for food days after storm brings...

Families on a southern Philippine island beg for food days...

Berlusconi announces candidature, Mario Monti to step down

President’s office announces Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti’s intention...

President’s office announces Italian Prime Minister Mario...

Hamas leader rejects ceding ‘an inch of’ Palestine

Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal rejected ceding "an inch" of Palestinian territory...

Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal rejected ceding "an inch" of...

UN climate talks in Qatar deadlocked

Rich and poor nations disagree on funding as negotiators scramble to reach a global agreement on rising CO2 emissions.

Rich and poor nations disagree on funding as negotiators...

Egypt's opposition to shun Morsi talks

Egyptian President Morsi expected to press ahead with dialogue on ways to end crisis despite main factions vowing to stay away.

Egyptian President Morsi expected to press ahead with...

US Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage cases

The US Supreme Court has agreed for the first time to hear challenges to laws...

The US Supreme Court has agreed for the first time to hear...

Exiled Hamas leader to visit Gaza

The exiled political leader of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal, is due to make his first ever visit to Gaza to mark the organisation's 25th anniversary.

The exiled political leader of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal, is...

Silvio Berlusconi to run for office again

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's party has given strong...

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's party has...

US says pressure on Assad ‘increasing’

After meeting Russian foreign minister in Dublin, secretary of state Hillary...

After meeting Russian foreign minister in Dublin, secretary...

OLAF director replies to MEPs’ questions on Dalligate

Kessler invokes confidentiality rules on specific questions dealing with...

Kessler invokes confidentiality rules on specific questions...

Updated | Gonzi, Libyan prime minister discuss energy and migration

Prime Minister on five-hour trip to Libya leading governmental delegation.

Prime Minister on five-hour trip to Libya leading...

Military tanks deployed in Cairo

Egyptian army deploys tanks outside presidential palace in Cairo after clashes between supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi.

Egyptian army deploys tanks outside presidential palace in...