Malta joins rest of the world in UN vote condemning Russia’s annexation of Ukraine regions
A resolution at the UN General Assembly condemning Russia’s annexation of four Ukrainian regions passes with 143 countries in favour, four against and 35 abstentions
EU calls Russian missile strikes a 'war crime'
EU condemns ‘heinous Russian attacks’ on civilians and civilian infrastructure
Solar powered plane begins attempt to fly around the world

A record-breaking trip around the world by a solar-powered plane has started...

A record-breaking trip around the world by a solar-powered...

Two charged with murder of Russian politician

Two men have been charged in connection with the murder of Boris Nemtsov on a...

Two men have been charged in connection with the murder of...

Russia detains four suspects in Boris Nemstov murder inquiry

Russian security detain four men in connection with the February killing of...

Russian security detain four men in connection with the...

Boko Haram pledges allegiance to Islamic State

Video purportedly by leader of Nigeria militant group sees Boko Haram swear...

Video purportedly by leader of Nigeria militant group sees...

EU and UN in talks to improve security in Libya

Options for an EU presence and contribution to security measures discussed

Options for an EU presence and contribution...

Former French interior minister detained after probe into Sarkozy campaign financing

French police are investigating suggestions that Gaddafi financed 2007 presidential election campaign

French police are investigating suggestions...

Protecting the environment could create jobs, MEP tells EU environmental conference

MEP Miriam Dalli has highlighted the link between investing in protecting the environment and job creation during an address to a high-level EU conference...

MEP Miriam Dalli has highlighted the link between investing...

Berlusconi completes community service sentence

Former Italian Prime Minister, convicted of tax fraud last year,...

Former Italian Prime Minister, convicted of tax fraud...

Brazilian politicians to be investigated over Petrogas scandal

Several Brazilian politicians, including Senate President and the Speaker...

Several Brazilian politicians, including Senate...

Islamic State driven out of key Iraqi town

Iraqi government troops have reportedly recaptured the Iraqi town of...

Iraqi government troops have reportedly recaptured the...

IS bulldozes ancient Assyrian ruins south of Mosul

Nimrud was a city in the Assyrian kingdom, which flourished between 900 B.C....

Nimrud was a city in the Assyrian kingdom, which flourished...

Harrison Ford injured in small plane crash

The single-engine plane clipped a tree as it attempted to return to Santa...

The single-engine plane clipped a tree as it attempted to...

ISIS threat to Libya 'real and imminent' warns UN envoy

Libya has sought permission from the United Nations to import 150 tanks, two...

Libya has sought permission from the United Nations to...

Virginia teen charged with recruiting for IS

A student in Northern Virginia faces accusations of helping to recruit new...

A student in Northern Virginia faces accusations of...

US ambassador to South Korea injured in knife attack

Witnesses said the attacker shouted demands for North and South Korea to...

Witnesses said the attacker shouted demands for North...

Ten migrants die in Mediterranean, hundreds rescued

The Italian coast guard ship was already carrying 318 migrants rescued in a...

The Italian coast guard ship was already carrying 318...

Ringleaders of 'Bali Nine' drug gang moved to prison island ahead of execution

It is not clear when the executions will take place, but a formal announcement will be made by authorities 72 hours before.

It is not clear when the executions will take place, but a...

Mine blast traps dozens underground in rebel-held region of Ukraine

At the time of the blast, 230 people were in the shaft and 157 had been brought...

At the time of the blast, 230 people were in the shaft and...