Islamic State suffers '100% territorial defeat' in Syria
Kurdish forces declare they have cleared the final IS stronghold, but the terror group's threat remains
Trump-Russia investigation report given to US Attorney General
The details of the final report are yet to be disclosed, but it is thought that no further criminal action will be taken
Greece sees end of recession in 2014 with new budget

Greek lawmakers have passed the 2014 budget, which predicts a return to growth...

Greek lawmakers have passed the 2014 budget, which predicts...

Huge African troop surge to tackle CAR fighting

The African Union is to increase significantly the number of troops it plans to...

The African Union is to increase significantly the number...

Goodbye Madiba

Throughout his life, Nelson Mandela struggled against white supremacy and racist bigotry, “black-on-black” violence and in the latter years of his life he...

Throughout his life, Nelson Mandela struggled against white...

Police dismantle Kiev protest camps

Ukrainian police dismantle Kiev protest camps, in a stand-off following weeks of demonstrations over government dealings with the EU.

Ukrainian police dismantle Kiev protest camps, in a...

N Korea images show aide's removal

North Korea broadcasts dramatic images of the once powerful uncle of leader Kim Jong-un being removed from a party meeting, confirming reports of his dismissal.

North Korea broadcasts dramatic images of the once powerful...

Pakistani court sees secret prisoners

14 secretly detained prisoners of the Pakistani military are taken to court after the Supreme Court in Islamabad orders army to arraign the detainees.

14 secretly detained prisoners of the Pakistani military...

South Korea extends air defence perimiters

Reacting to China's extension of air defence zones, South Korea had followed...

Reacting to China's extension of air defence zones, South...

Thailand opposition MPs to resign from parliament

Democrats' resignation set to deepen country's political crisis

Democrats' resignation set to deepen country's political...

Greek budget foresees slight economic growth as €3 billion in austerity cuts approved

Debt-laden country projects economic growth after six years of recession

Debt-laden country projects economic growth after six years...

North Korea releases American war veteran

State TV announced release after alleged apology but US renew calls for release...

State TV announced release after alleged apology but US...

Cold snap grips US as temperatures plunge to -29 °C

Four die of hypothermia while six die in traffic-related deaths

Four die of hypothermia while six die in traffic-related...

UK troops to face inquests into death of Iraqi civilians

11 Iraqi civilians killed while under UK custody following 2003 topple of...

11 Iraqi civilians killed while under UK custody following...

30 dead, scores wounded in Baghdad bombings

Series of deadly car bombs and blasts targeting Shia Muslim neighbourhoods

Series of deadly car bombs and blasts targeting Shia Muslim...

South Africans celebrate Madiba's life

South Africans celebrate the life of the country's first black president, Nelson Mandela, known affectionately as Madiba.

South Africans celebrate the life of the country's first...

WTO agrees global trade agreement

The World Trade Organization agrees a historic global deal aimed at boosting commerce, which could add nearly $1tn to the global economy.

The World Trade Organization agrees a historic global deal...

Yanukovich defies protesters to meet Putin

The Ukrainian and Russian presidents hold surprise talks on a "strategic...

The Ukrainian and Russian presidents hold surprise talks on...

Flight delays across UK, Ireland

Heathrow, Stansted, Cardiff, Dublin, and Glasgow amongst affected airports

Heathrow, Stansted, Cardiff, Dublin, and Glasgow amongst...

Gunmen attack hospital in Central African Republic

At least ten people killed in latest act of violence in the region

At least ten people killed in latest act of violence in the...