Taiwan parliament approves same-sex marriage
Taiwan's parliament has become the first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage following a vote on Friday
Three Britons and a South African killed in Dubai air crash
Four people have been killed after a small plane crashed three miles to the south of Dubai International Airport
North Korea to resume nuclear activity?

North Korea conducted its third nuclear test last February.

North Korea conducted its third nuclear test last February.

Apple’s shares fall after launching of new phones

Investors were put off that Apple's price point didn't go low enough to attract...

Investors were put off that Apple's price point didn't go...

“We are protecting international law, not Syria” - Putin

Putin says recent events have prompted him to speak directly to the American...

Putin says recent events have prompted him to speak...

[WATCH] ‘Europe lacks leadership’ – Joseph Muscat tells Davos

‘Eurozone here to stay’ say EU prime ministers in Davos Forum in Dalian,...

‘Eurozone here to stay’ say EU prime ministers in Davos...

Obama takes up Russian offer on Syria

US President Barack Obama puts a military strike on Syria on hold if the country places its chemical weapons under international control.

US President Barack Obama puts a military strike on Syria...

Delhi gang rape verdict expected

Four men charged with the fatal gang rape of a student in the Indian capital Delhi last year arrive in court as it prepares to deliver its verdict.

Four men charged with the fatal gang rape of a student in...

Philippine rebels take hundreds hostage

At least six killed and many civilians taken as "human shields" by Muslim fighters outside southern city of Zamboanga.

At least six killed and many civilians taken as "human...

MP opens fire in Jordanian parliament

No injuries reported after member of Jordanian parliament reportedly fired at another MP following dispute.

No injuries reported after member of Jordanian parliament...

Information campaign on 2014 European elections launched

European Parliament launches information campaign on 2014 elections.

European Parliament launches information campaign on 2014...

Syria accepts Russian chemical weapons proposal

Syria accepts Russia’s proposal to put country’s chemical weapons under...

Syria accepts Russia’s proposal to put country’s...

Libyan prime minister Ali Zeidan ‘isolated’ on oil issues

GNC’s decision to form panel of 13 legislators from all parts of the country...

GNC’s decision to form panel of 13 legislators from all...

Putin ally Sergei Sobyanin wins Moscow mayor election

Kremlin-backed candidate Sergei Sobyanin has won the election for mayor of...

Kremlin-backed candidate Sergei Sobyanin has won the...

Syria abductors release Italian and Belgian

Italian journalist Domenico Quirico and Belgian teacher Pierre Piccinin da...

Italian journalist Domenico Quirico and Belgian teacher...

G20 approves tax evasion clamp down

G20 leaders and over 50 countries sign a convention pledging the sharing of information related to tax evasion.

G20 leaders and over 50 countries sign a convention...

Nine dead as Egyptian forces storm Sinai

Nine Islamist militants are reported dead after Egyptian forces including tanks and helicopters clean out the Sinai area.

Nine Islamist militants are reported dead after Egyptian...

More countries support military intervention in Syria

US Secretary of State John Kerry claims number of countries supporting...

US Secretary of State John Kerry claims number of countries...

Pope Francis unites Catholics in hope for peace

Pope Francis and the world's Catholics unite in prayer for peace in Syria and...

Pope Francis and the world's Catholics unite in prayer for...

Migrant lands in heat

A migrant attempts to sneak into the US inside a shipment of red chili peppers

A migrant attempts to sneak into the US inside a shipment...