Ukraine defence ministry asks civilians to use Molotov cocktails and join the army
Ukraine's Ministry of Defence issues a call for civilian recruits of all ages, including people over 60
UEFA snubs Russia as Champions League final moves to Paris
In a statement UEFA said the decision was taken following the 'grave escalation of the security situation in Europe'
Ireland goes to the polls on same-sex marriage

Ireland holds referendum on same-sex marriage, with counting expected to start...

Ireland holds referendum on same-sex marriage, with...

Prisoners in Ukraine admit to being part of Russian army

Russia insists that the two men were no longer in the service of the Russian...

Russia insists that the two men were no longer in the...

IS seizes last Syria-Iraq crossing

IS makes further strategig wins in Syria and Iraq

IS makes further strategig wins in Syria and Iraq

Libya demands restitution of assets held by Gaddafi’s Malta company

BOV credit card statements show profligate spending of Muatassim Gaddafi, slain...

BOV credit card statements show profligate spending of...

Malaysia orders rescue of Rohingya migrants stranded at sea

About 7,000 people are believed to be stranded at sea.

About 7,000 people are believed to be stranded at sea.

'Legal migration channels more effective than destroying boats' - Human Rights Watch

The organisation called for an assessment of the implications of the military operation, including the risk it will increase the dangers of boat migration...

The organisation called for an assessment of the...

California declares state of emergency after oil spill

Up to 400,000 litres spilled from an onshore pipe and a fifth of that, 80,000...

Up to 400,000 litres spilled from an onshore pipe and a...

Ancient Syrian city of Palmyra falls to IS

The ancient city, once a Silk Road hub and one of the cultural centres of the...

The ancient city, once a Silk Road hub and one of the...

Fishermen rescue hundreds of refugees off Indonesia

The rescue occurred hours before the governments of Malaysia and Indonesia...

The rescue occurred hours before the governments of...

Germanwings crash: All victims identified

The plane was deliberately crashed into the French Alps in March by the...

The plane was deliberately crashed into the French...

Ukranian President says country should prepare for Russian offensive

President Petro Poroshenko says the Ukraine is in a 'real war' with...

President Petro Poroshenko says the Ukraine is in a...

Iraqi government calls for volunteers to fight IS

 Iraqi government has called for volunteers to join the fight against the...

 Iraqi government has called for volunteers to join...

Rohingya migrants to be allowed into Philippines

Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia have been in high-level talks in an attempt...

Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia have been in high-level...

EU ministers approve military plan to defeat smugglers

The EU’s foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, said the operation...

The EU’s foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini,...

Eleven Afghan police jailed over mob death

The 28-year-old woman called Farkhunda was beaten to death after being accused...

The 28-year-old woman called Farkhunda was beaten to death...

Landslide in Colombia kills dozens

Over 50 people have lost their lives in Antioquia province in north-west Colombia

Over 50 people have lost their lives in Antioquia province...

Greek debt deal expected within the next week

The Greek government, EU and IMF have been locked in negotiations over economic...

The Greek government, EU and IMF have been locked in...

Britain may offer military assets to track human traffickers in Libya

RAF sources disclosed they are preparing to offer the Sentinel or Sentry spy...

RAF sources disclosed they are preparing to offer the...