Israelis vote in second general election in five months
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the snap election after failing to form a governing coalition with a viable majority
Justin Trudeau calls Canadian general election for 21 October
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election for 21 October
110 arrests in international shares fraud crackdown

A two-year investigation results in arrests in Europe and US

A two-year investigation results in arrests in Europe and US

Clashes in Ukraine as Russia alerts troops

Russia orders battle tests for forces near border and moves to secure...

Russia orders battle tests for forces near border and moves...

Syrian opposition fighters reportedly killed near Damascus

Syrian state media says most ambush casualties from Nusra Front as US decries...

Syrian state media says most ambush casualties from Nusra...

Arizona Governor vetoes ‘anti-gay’ bill

“It could divide Arizona in ways we cannot even imagine and nobody could ever...

“It could divide Arizona in ways we cannot even imagine...

Thai Prime Minister to hear charges over rice scheme

The controversial policy has led to Thailand’s rice exports being badly hit...

The controversial policy has led to Thailand’s rice...

Captain returns to wreck of Costa Concordia

Schettino visits the wreck as part of investigation

Schettino visits the wreck as part of investigation

Doha gas blast kills 12, injures dozens

Emergency officials say children, migrant workers among the dead, three critically wounded

Emergency officials say children, migrant workers among the...

Armed takeover fuels tension between Russia and Ukraine

Pro-Russia gunmen seize Crimea’s regional administrative complex; Ukraine on...

Pro-Russia gunmen seize Crimea’s regional administrative...

US planning full Afghan military pullout

The US has had troops in Afghanistan since 2001

The US has had troops in Afghanistan since 2001

China: Shanghai relaxes one-child policy

Shanghai faces a spate of demographic challenges, including a low birth rate, an aging population and an unbalanced population structure.

Shanghai faces a spate of demographic challenges, including...

Egypt’s new PM vows to end militant violence, rebuild economy

New Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab hopeful of forming a government within three...

New Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab hopeful of forming a...

Former Hong Kong editor stabbed

Kevin Lau is fighting for his life after an attack by an unknown assailant

Kevin Lau is fighting for his life after an attack by an...

Tobacco Directive: Parliament approves plans to deter young people from smoking

MEPs formally approve the revised Tobacco Products Directive on manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco

MEPs formally approve the revised Tobacco Products...

Face masks sell out as smog worsens in China

Retailers are running out of stock as air pollution worsens

Retailers are running out of stock as air pollution worsens

Brussels refusing to enter into Aliyev controversy

European Commission says it has ‘no competence’ on criminal investigation,...

European Commission says it has ‘no competence’ on...

Israeli jets 'strike east Lebanon'

Israeli air force carries out air strikes in eastern Lebanon near the border with Syria, Lebanon's state news agency says.

Israeli air force carries out air strikes in eastern...

Venezuela death toll rises as protests flare

Anti-government demonstrators put up barricades and set fire to trash in...

Anti-government demonstrators put up barricades and set...

Egypt cabinet in surprise resignation

Egypt's military-backed interim government resigns unexpectedly, Prime Minister Hazem Beblawi announces on state television.

Egypt's military-backed interim government resigns...