Russia warns Finland it will retaliate over NATO bid
Kremlin says Finland’s move to joint NATO a 'direct threat'
Finland's leaders back Nato membership amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine
Finland's leaders announce support for NATO membership, with a decision to be reached in the coming days
Little progress made as Syria peace talks close in Switzerland

In minimal progress, the two sides have agreed to an agenda for a third round...

In minimal progress, the two sides have agreed to an agenda...

Nine policemen injured at Montenegro protests

Tear gas and stun grenades used against stone-throwing demonstrators, angry at...

Tear gas and stun grenades used against stone-throwing...

Kerry in Indonesia to discuss climate change

US Secretary of State to deliver speech on issue of climate change and press...

US Secretary of State to deliver speech on issue of climate...

Switzerland declines to sign Croatia free movement deal

A recent referendum invalidated the Swiss-EU pact on freedom of movement, with...

A recent referendum invalidated the Swiss-EU pact on...

Pro and anti-Maduro marches gather thousands in Venezuela

At least three injured as police fire tear gas in attempts to disperse the...

At least three injured as police fire tear gas in attempts...

Ugandan president condemned after passing controversial homosexuality law

Anti-gay law will see homosexuality and its promotion subject to life imprisonment after medical experts say homosexual behaviour is ‘abnormal and deviant’

Anti-gay law will see homosexuality and its promotion...

Three tourists killed in Egypt bus explosion

At least three reported dead and a further 14 wounded in a blast at Taba...

At least three reported dead and a further 14 wounded in a...

Huge snow storm pushes into Canada

A giant winter storm that gridlocked traffic, left flights cancelled, and knocked out power in the US East Coast has pushed into eastern Canada.

A giant winter storm that gridlocked traffic, left flights...

Hungary far-right rally in synagogue sparks fury

Hungary's far-right Jobbik party sparks protests for holding a political rally...

Hungary's far-right Jobbik party sparks protests for...

Niger extradites former Gaddafi intelligence official to Libya

Niger's government has extradited Abdallah Mansour, a former top Libyan...

Niger's government has extradited Abdallah Mansour, a...

Syria peace talks set to fail

UN peace talks mediator Lakhdar Brahimi says Russia and US pledged to pressure Syrian rival allies to engage in substantial talks.

UN peace talks mediator Lakhdar Brahimi says Russia and US...

Indonesian volcano sends thousands fleeing

Some 200,000 people evacuated in Indonesia after a volcano erupts on the island...

Some 200,000 people evacuated in Indonesia after a volcano...

Facebook widens gender options

Facebook users now can customise their gender, after consultations with gay and transgender advocacy groups.

Facebook users now can customise their gender, after...

Italian prime minister Letta to resign

Decision comes after PM’s Democratic Party supported a call by its leader Matteo Renzi for a more ambitious government.

Decision comes after PM’s Democratic Party supported a...

Updated | Libyan Prime Minister dismisses ‘coup’ attempt

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan dismisses attempted 'coup' after senior Libyan...

Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan dismisses attempted 'coup'...

At six million views, Oppressed Majority’s viral sensation reimagines gender violence

Eléonore Pourriat’s short film gets over five million views in a week, forcing us to consider what would life be like if women really did rule the world

Eléonore Pourriat’s short film gets over five million...

'Surge' in Syria fighting despite peace talks

Activists report a surge in fighting across Syria, amid attempts to broker a...

Activists report a surge in fighting across Syria, amid...

Afghanistan begin releasing ‘dangerous’ inmates

Local reports indicate the release of 65 Bagram detainees has begun, despite...

Local reports indicate the release of 65 Bagram detainees...