Church of the Holy Sepulchre in row over water bill
Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem warns of closure to pilgrims in protest over dispute with Israeli water company.
Anger at Ghana salary increases for politicians
Salary hike for Ghana’s president, ministers, and top officials draws ire from anti-corruption campaigners.
Italian Prime Minister prepares for state of emergency

Prime Minister Mario Monti has cut short his visit to the Nato summit to return...

Prime Minister Mario Monti has cut short his visit to the...

Gay couples to get free IVF treatment in UK

The UK’s National Health Service gives gay couples and women over 40 the...

The UK’s National Health Service gives gay couples and...

Somali pirates tried in Paris

Six Somalis go on trial in a Paris court on Tuesday charged with taking the 30 crew of luxury sailing ship Le Ponant hostage in the, pirate-infested waters of...

Six Somalis go on trial in a Paris court on Tuesday charged...

Fake Chinese electronic parts used in US military equipment

The Senate Armed Services committee has found that 1,800 cases of fake parts...

The Senate Armed Services committee has found that 1,800...

From Baku without love

As Azerbaijan gears up for the Eurovision Song Contest, organisers and fans alike seem keen to sweep the country’s human rights record under the carpet.

As Azerbaijan gears up for the Eurovision Song Contest,...

Libyan entrepreneur in Azzurra ferry arrest has assets frozen by NTC

Libyan entrepreneur Husni Bey, who supported revolution, blasts decision by NTC...

Libyan entrepreneur Husni Bey, who supported revolution,...

Obama warns NATO of 'hard days ahead' in Afghanistan

US President Barack Obama warns of "hard days ahead" at a Nato summit in...

US President Barack Obama warns of "hard days ahead" at a...

Nikolic claims Serbian presidency in surprise win

Nationalist Tomislav Nikolic elected president of Serbia, with liberal...

Nationalist Tomislav Nikolic elected president of Serbia,...

Millions witness Pacific 'ring of fire' eclipse

An "annular eclipse" viewed across a swathe of the Earth stretching across the...

An "annular eclipse" viewed across a swathe of the Earth...

Mafia suspected in south Italy school blast

A bomb blast outside a school in the south Italian city of Brindisi kills a...

A bomb blast outside a school in the south Italian city of...

Obama: Eurozone 'must focus on jobs and growth'

US President Barack Obama says there is an "emerging consensus" that European...

US President Barack Obama says there is an "emerging...

Several killed in Italian earthquake

An earthquake in northern Italy kills at least four people and causes thousands of others to flee into the streets, officials say.

An earthquake in northern Italy kills at least four people...

Sudan's President Bashir 'believes in need for peace'

African Union mediator Thabo Mbeki has said Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir is...

African Union mediator Thabo Mbeki has said Sudan's...

Megrahi, convicted of Lockerbie bombing, dies of cancer

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the Libyan convicted of the 1988 bombing of a PanAm...

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the Libyan convicted of the 1988...

Britain offers military personnel for Syrian observer mission

Prime Minister David Cameron has said that Britain is prepared to deploy...

Prime Minister David Cameron has said that Britain is...

Modest debut for Facebook shares

Facebook shares end first day of trading at $38.23, barely above the company's initial pricing of $38.

Facebook shares end first day of trading at $38.23, barely...

US official says G8 leaders united on Iran and Syria situation

Group of Eight leaders agree that Iran needs to disclose more information...

Group of Eight leaders agree that Iran needs to disclose...

China dissident 'set to fly to US'

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng - who was at the centre of a diplomatic crisis with the US - says he is at Beijing's airport, where he expects to leave to go...

Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng - who was at the centre of...