Germany has a high rate of Covid-19 infections but an exceedingly low death rate when compared to its neighbours
The record number of deaths in a single day has been recorded in Italy as it struggles to contain the infection
Six killed in Beirut car bomb
Car bomb explodes in suburb of the Lebanese capital Beirut, killing at least six people and injuring more than 60.
Car bomb explodes in suburb of the Lebanese capital Beirut,...
East US battles major snow storm
Thousands of flights are grounded as major snowstorm hits Midwestern states in US, dropping 53cm of snow in Massachusetts.
Thousands of flights are grounded as major snowstorm hits...
Two foreigners murdered in Libya
Two teachers, a Brit and a New Zealander shot dead in Libya near gas and oil complex.
Two teachers, a Brit and a New Zealander shot dead in Libya...
Three dead in Cambodia workers' protest
Three people killed as Cambodian police open fire on protesting garment industry workers demanding an increase in wages.
Three people killed as Cambodian police open fire on...
Italian navy rescues over 1,000 migrants from boats in 24 hours
The Italian navy rescued more than 1,000 migrants in the 24 hours to Friday...
The Italian navy rescued more than 1,000 migrants in the 24...
Skype social media accounts allegedly hacked
Syrian Electronic Army linked to apparent hack of Microsoft-owned Skype’s...
Syrian Electronic Army linked to apparent hack of...
Antarctic rescue of Akademik Shokalskiy ship begins
The Shokalskiy has been trapped since Christmas Eve by thick sheets of ice...
The Shokalskiy has been trapped since Christmas Eve by...
10 killed in Somali hotel bombing
The hotel is said to be frequented by Somali politicians and foreigners.
The hotel is said to be frequented by Somali politicians...
Pakistan’s Musharraf rushed to hospital
Former military ruler reportedly suffered ‘heart problems’ on his way to...
Former military ruler reportedly suffered ‘heart...
Clashes break out in Iraq’s Anbar province
Heavy fighting continued between army and Sunni fighters, after gunmen seized...
Heavy fighting continued between army and Sunni fighters,...
Ex-Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ‘critically ill’
The condition of Israel’s former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon - who has been...
The condition of Israel’s former Prime Minister Ariel...
Latvia becomes 18th state to join eurozone
Transition to euro currency sees Baltic state's residents and businesses at...
Transition to euro currency sees Baltic state's residents...
Kenya grenade attack injures ten
Tourist resort attack is an act of terrorism, police say
Tourist resort attack is an act of terrorism, police say
Powerful car bomb rocks Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut
At least five dead and dozens injured amid increasing sectarian
At least five dead and dozens injured amid increasing...
233 migrants intercepted off Lampedusa's coast
Italian navy rescue boat laden migrants at risk of sinking
Italian navy rescue boat laden migrants at risk of sinking
Syria’s chemical weapons removal scuppered by delays
Chemicals still at bases after stockpile was due to be loaded on to waiting...
Chemicals still at bases after stockpile was due to be...
After the financial crisis, rediscover temperance and prudence – Pope Francis
Pope’s call for authentic spirit fraternity in world ‘characterized by rampant individualism, egocentrism and materialistic consumerism’
Pope’s call for authentic spirit fraternity in world...
France announces big deployment cuts in Mali
French defence minister says France will reduce the number of deployed soldiers...
French defence minister says France will reduce the number...
