Esteemed Italian director Franco Zeffirelli dies aged 96
Winner of many decorations for his film enterprises, Zeffirelli's legacy lives on as the most classic adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays
US releases video it claims shows Iran removing mine from tanker
The US claims the video shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded mine from oil tanker hit in the Gulf of Oman
US study shows that film gun violence has tripled since 1985

The level of gun violence has more than tripled since 1985 in films rated as...

The level of gun violence has more than tripled since 1985...

French MP stabbed at Armistice Day event in Provence

An unknown attacker has stabbed a member of France’s parliament in a small...

An unknown attacker has stabbed a member of France’s...

Students lock up Sofia University as part of protests in Bulgaria

Students in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia have chained the doors of the...

Students in the Bulgarian capital of Sofia have chained the...

Typhoon Haiyan devastates the Philippines

10,000 feared dead as Typhoon Haiyan ploughs through the Philippines

10,000 feared dead as Typhoon Haiyan ploughs through the...

Scores dead in Syrian rebels army base recoup

Children among dead in Aleppo mortar and shelling explosion.

Children among dead in Aleppo mortar and shelling explosion.

Venezuelan soldiers close down electronic shops

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro clamps down of uncontrolled prices with...

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro clamps down of...

Colombia drug baron arrested in Spain

Spain arrests Palencia Gonzalez, wanted by Colombia over charges of murders, drug smuggling and extortion.

Spain arrests Palencia Gonzalez, wanted by Colombia over...

Drones strike down Al-Qaeda militants

Five Al-Qaeda militants die in Yemen stronghold during US air strikes with drones

Five Al-Qaeda militants die in Yemen stronghold during US...

Philippines typhoon kills more than 120

More than 120 people have been reported killed by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, after the massive storm passed through the country on Friday

More than 120 people have been reported killed by Typhoon...

15 injured in pyrotechnics blast at Paris musical

A pyrotechnics blast at a Paris arena has injured 15 people - five seriously -...

A pyrotechnics blast at a Paris arena has injured 15 people...

Maldives holds fresh election for president

The Maldives hold new presidential election after two recent polls were...

The Maldives hold new presidential election after two...

Suspected suicide attack in Somali capital

At least six people have been killed after a suspected suicide attack at a...

At least six people have been killed after a suspected...

Libya out of control, says Italian foreign minister

Following heavy clashed in Tripoli, Italian foreign minister Emma Bonino says...

Following heavy clashed in Tripoli, Italian foreign...

Libyan militias in heavy clashes in Tripoli

Libyan militias clash in Tripoli, with heavy gunfire heard in several parts of...

Libyan militias clash in Tripoli, with heavy gunfire heard...

EU court ruling backs gay African asylum bids

Europe’s highest court rules that gay refugees may be granted asylum in the...

Europe’s highest court rules that gay refugees may be...

Tests ‘moderately support’ position that Arafat was poisoned

Wife says her husband could have been poisoned by someone he knew

Wife says her husband could have been poisoned by someone...

Several killed in Philippines super typhoon

Thousands flee their villages as meteorologists warn Typhoon Haiyan is set to...

Thousands flee their villages as meteorologists warn...

Canadians waive removal fee for Libyan refugees stuck in Malta

Refugees granted protection in Canada were told to pay $6,800 for costs...

Refugees granted protection in Canada were told to pay...