Israel and Palestine exchange 'peace' letters
Israeli and Palestinian authorities issue rare joint statement, saying they are committed to achieving peace through "exchange of letters".
China rainstorms kill dozens in Gansu
Some 40 people reported to have died in rain and hail storms in north-western China.
US urges North Korea to follow “path of peace”

The United States calls on North Korea to follow a "path of peace" following...

The United States calls on North Korea to follow a "path of...

Philippine flood toll exceeds 1,000

More than a thousand people are dead or missing after flash floods that ravaged the southern Philippines, AFP reported.

More than a thousand people are dead or missing after flash...

Arrest warrant issued for Sunni Muslim VP in Iraq

Iraqi authorities issue arrest warrant for Sunni Muslim Vice President Tareq...

Iraqi authorities issue arrest warrant for Sunni Muslim...

[VIDEO] Woman brutally beaten by Egyptian security forces

A video showing the brutal beating of a young woman in Egypt goes viral and...

A video showing the brutal beating of a young woman in...

Nearly 50 killed in Syria in one day

Just two days before Arab League starts its monitoring mission in Syria, 50 people were killed according to an activist group.

Just two days before Arab League starts its monitoring...

Philippine officials consider mass graves for hundreds dead

Mass graves are being considered for hundreds left dead after Typhoon Washi...

Mass graves are being considered for hundreds left dead...

N Korean leader Kim Jong-il dies

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died at the age of 69, state-run television has announced.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died at the age of 69,...

Nigeria arrests Islamist leader

One of the leaders of Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram has been arrested after a shoot-out in the northern city of Kano, the BBC reported.

One of the leaders of Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko...

Iraq war comes to end as U.S. troops leave

Nine-year long war in Iraq comes to end as last of American convoy leaves Iraq...

Nine-year long war in Iraq comes to end as last of American...

Human Rights Watch demand overhaul of CIA drone policy

Human Rights Watch: ‘Individuals cannot be targeted with lethal force merely...

Human Rights Watch: ‘Individuals cannot be targeted with...

Liechtenstein joins Schengen area

Over 400 million Europeans from 26 European countries enjoy passport-free travel across the Schengen area.

Over 400 million Europeans from 26 European countries enjoy...

Greece to subsidise 800 gaming halls to boost real estate

Gaming halls that were shut down in Malta are seen as opportunity to boost...

Gaming halls that were shut down in Malta are seen as...

[VIDEO] North Koreans' mass hysteria over leaders' death

Video from the North Korean state agency KCNA shows North Koreans weeping...

Video from the North Korean state agency KCNA shows North...

520 killed in Phillippines torrential rain

Death toll in southern Phillippines rises with thousands feared missing in wake...

Death toll in southern Phillippines rises with thousands...

Former Czech Republic president Vaclav Havel dies

Dissident playwright and Czech Republic’s first president after the Velvet...

Dissident playwright and Czech Republic’s first president...

Clashes between Egyptian soldiers and protesters continue

Turmoil continues as Egyptian soldiers clash with rock-throwing protesters in...

Turmoil continues as Egyptian soldiers clash with...

130 people killed by tropical storm in Philippines

Tropical storm kills 130 people and leaves many others missing as flash floods...

Tropical storm kills 130 people and leaves many others...

Britain should protect Christian values says Prime Minister Cameron

Christian values should be protected according to British Prime Minister David...

Christian values should be protected according to British...