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Israel's Beresheet spacecraft crashes on Moon
The first privately funded mission to the Moon has crashed on the lunar surface after the apparent failure of its main engine
Broadcaster David Frost dies

Broadcaster David Frost, best known internationally for his interviews with ex-US president Richard Nixon, dies aged 74 after a suspected heart attack.

Broadcaster David Frost, best known internationally for his...

Tunisian Opposition protests as political crisis deepens

Thousands of opposition supporters march in Tunisia's capital Tunis, demanding...

Thousands of opposition supporters march in Tunisia's...

UN inspectors leave Syria as US ponders strike

UN team investigating chemical weapons attacks leaves Damascus, as US President...

UN team investigating chemical weapons attacks leaves...

DR Congo rebels withdraw troops

The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo says it will stop fighting and pull back following days of clashes with UN-backed forces.

The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo says it will stop...

Nelson Mandela hospital release reports 'incorrect'

Reports on former South African president Nelson Mandela leaving hospital...

Reports on former South African president Nelson Mandela...

Cameron's parliamentary vote on Syria defeated

The UK had seemed poised to join Washington in possible military strikes in...

The UK had seemed poised to join Washington in possible...

Small volcano discovered near Rome airport

Geologists have begun studying the hole, labelling it a ‘fumarole’, an...

Geologists have begun studying the hole, labelling it a...

Indonesia upholds death sentence for British woman

Indonesia's high court endorses lower court's conviction of Lindsay Sandifor...

Indonesia's high court endorses lower court's conviction of...

Arab Spring: ‘more blood is needed’

North African countries are undoubtedly in a state of transition, with the end result still unclear.

North African countries are undoubtedly in a state of...

Renzo Piano appointed senator for life

Architect Renzo Piano named life senator by Italian president Giorgio Napolitano.

Architect Renzo Piano named life senator by Italian...

US continues to seek ‘international coalition’ for action against Syria

Syrian army defectors say US intervention could kill Assad opponents, Reuters report.

Syrian army defectors say US intervention could kill Assad...

Obama insists Syria behind chemical weapons attack

The US sure that the Syrian government carried out a chemical weapons attack...

The US sure that the Syrian government carried out a...

Colombian government open to talks with rebels

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos says his government is ready to start...

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos says his government...

Top Indian militant leader arrested

Police in India arrest Yasin Bhatkal, head of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant group blamed for a string of deadly attacks in recent years, officials say.

Police in India arrest Yasin Bhatkal, head of the Indian...

Italian government approves removal of property tax

Italian coalition government strikes deal on controversial removal of property...

Italian coalition government strikes deal on controversial...

Maltese Communists against military intervention in Syria

Malta should not back US-led military intervention in Syria, the Communist...

Malta should not back US-led military intervention in...

US ready to strike in Syria if Obama gives go-ahead

US Vice-President Biden says those who use chemical warfare should be held...

US Vice-President Biden says those who use chemical warfare...

New York Times website hacked

A technical problem had already knocked NYTimes.com offline on 14 August.

A technical problem had already knocked NYTimes.com offline...