Man behind New Zealand terrorist attack appears in court
The attacker used five weapons to kill at least 49 people including children 
[WATCH] Updated | 49 killed in New Zealand after gunmen attack mosques
Forty-nine people have been killed and at least 20 wounded in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand
Updated | 37 dead in Libya anti-militia protest

At least 22people died after a militia opened fire with heavy weapons on a...

At least 22people died after a militia opened fire with...

Centre-right faction of Silvio Berlusconi’s party splits

Split deals another political setback to the former Italian prime minister

Split deals another political setback to the former Italian...

Amazon destruction up by 28% in year

The rate of deforestation in the Amazon increased by 28% between August 2012 and last July, after four years of steady decline.

The rate of deforestation in the Amazon increased by 28%...

Spanish pianist faces prison over noise pollution claims

Neighbour claims she has been caused psychological harm

Neighbour claims she has been caused psychological harm

Commission warns Spain and Italy over their budget plans

Malta, Finland and Luxembourg also “at risk” of breaking EU finance rules...

Malta, Finland and Luxembourg also “at risk” of...

Cameron warns Sri Lanka on war probe

David Cameron pledged to press civil war inquiry issue with UN if Sri Lanka’s government makes no progress by March

David Cameron pledged to press civil war inquiry issue with...

Vella calls on Commonwealth to support creation of UN Parliamentary Assembly

Foreign minister George Vella calls on Commonwealth ministers to back campaign for the establishment of a UN Parliamentary Assembly.

Foreign minister George Vella calls on Commonwealth...

Eight dead in Pakistan sectarian clashes

Authorities impose curfew after Muslim worshipers “dragged people out and killed them”

Authorities impose curfew after Muslim worshipers...

Typhoon Haiyan: Aid trickles into worst hit areas

Death toll climbs to 3,600 as spread of diseases increases fears

Death toll climbs to 3,600 as spread of diseases increases...

Japan slashes climate reduction target

The new target represents a 3% rise over 1990s emissions levels, a comprehensive turnaround from the 25% reduction target.

The new target represents a 3% rise over 1990s emissions...

Amazon deforestation increased by 28% in a year

Brazil says the rate of deforestation in the Amazon increased by 28% between...

Brazil says the rate of deforestation in the Amazon...

CHOGM starts in Sri Lanka amid human rights protests

On Thursday, a human rights festival being hosted at the main opposition...

On Thursday, a human rights festival being hosted at the...

Gambia severs diplomatic ties with Taiwan

Gambia has announced that it has cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan

Gambia has announced that it has cut diplomatic ties with...

Capsized migrants died off coast of Greece

Twelve stricken refugees presumed to have been heading to Italy or Malta die...

Twelve stricken refugees presumed to have been heading to...

China set to relax one-child policy

Communist leaders announce the end of the controversial re-education through labour programme

Communist leaders announce the end of the controversial...

Sri Lanka warns Cameron over war crimes

The UN estimates that 40,000 civilians were killed in the last five months of the 26-year conflict but the Sri Lankan authorities deny responsibility.

The UN estimates that 40,000 civilians were killed in the...

Pink star diamond smashes world record price

The beauty of the “Pink Star” is without doubt, as is its size. Most pink...

The beauty of the “Pink Star” is without doubt, as is...

Four US Marines killed in base accident

The Marines were clearing unexploded ordnance at Camp Pendleton, near San Diego.

The Marines were clearing unexploded ordnance at Camp...