At least 21 dead in Turkey earthquake
Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Syria, Lebanon and Iran.
Nobel laureates move ‘Doomsday Clock’ to just 100 seconds to midnight
‘Prophets of Doom’ say climate emergency and American belligerence pushing world to brink of apocalypse
Ebola death toll surpasses 4,000 mark

The number of people who have died from Ebola has surpassed the 4,000 mark, the World Health Organisation says

The number of people who have died from Ebola has surpassed...

Jihadists claim Libyan city for Islamic State

Photos and video emerge of Islamic State's black flags in Libya although...

Photos and video emerge of Islamic State's black flags...

New Frontex operation ‘not fit for purpose’ – Amnesty International

Operation Triton has budget of only €3 million per month, two-thirds less than Operation Mare Nostrum

Operation Triton has budget of only €3 million per...

Pakistani teenager Malala wins Nobel Peace prize

Nobel Peace prize is awarded jointly to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai

Nobel Peace prize is awarded jointly to Kailash Satyarthi...

EU ministers plan passenger record scrutiny to counter jihadist threat

Immigration: Italy plans phasing-out of Mare Nostrum operation, Malta demands more financial resources for Frontex missions in Mediterranean

Immigration: Italy plans phasing-out of Mare Nostrum...

AD congratulates Swedish Greens on electoral success

Alternattiva Demokratika congratulate Swedish Greens on the appointment of six...

Alternattiva Demokratika congratulate Swedish Greens on the...

UKIP wins first elected parliamentary seat

UKIP milestone comes as a wake up call for ruling Conservative party

UKIP milestone comes as a wake up call for ruling...

North Korean leader's absence fuels coup speculation

Kim Jong Un "in total control"

Kim Jong Un "in total control"

At least 50 dead after suicide bombings in Yemen

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for either attack, but both bore...

There was no immediate claim of responsibility for either...

Islamic State issues 'press guidelines'

Media-savvy terror group threatens to crucify the families of journalists who disobey

Media-savvy terror group threatens to crucify the families...

Kenyan President on trial for crimes against humanity

Kenyatta appeared before ICC accused of inciting tribal gangs who butchered...

Kenyatta appeared before ICC accused of inciting tribal...

IS seize parts of key Syrian city

UK and US warn of limited airstrike effectiveness

UK and US warn of limited airstrike effectiveness

First Ebola patient dies in US

Officials in Dallas are now working to keep the virus contained, and around 48 people with whom Duncan had been in contact are being monitored.

Officials in Dallas are now working to keep the virus...

More airstrikes on IS targets in Kobani

Kobani, also known as Ayn al-Arab, has been facing an onslaught from three sides since last month, forcing nearly 130,000 to flee to Turkey.

Kobani, also known as Ayn al-Arab, has been facing an...

Travelers from West Africa to be screened at five US airports

Screenings will involve passengers answering a questionnaire and having their...

Screenings will involve passengers answering a...

UNHCR urges EU to provide emergency cash to Malta

UNHCR tells EU to provide emergency financial assistance to Greece, Italy and...

UNHCR tells EU to provide emergency financial assistance to...

WHO warns Europe to expect more Ebola cases

The World Health Organisation's regional director says that future Ebola...

The World Health Organisation's regional director says...

Over 3,000 prisoners granted amnesty ahead of Myanmar summit

Political prisoners remain jailed, despite presidential pledge

Political prisoners remain jailed, despite presidential...