Ukraine crisis: More than a million refugees already displaced, more expected as war rages on
The United Nations warns that up to four million people are expected to flee in the coming months
Nuclear scare: Fire at Ukrainian nuclear facility extinguished
A fire caused by Russian shelling at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been extinguished and radiation levels are reportedly normal
Updated | Malta to sign Libyan memorandum of understanding

Libyan foreign minister Mohammed Emhemmed Abdul Aziz holds talks in Valletta...

Libyan foreign minister Mohammed Emhemmed Abdul Aziz holds...

US express scepticism in Iran nuclear talks deal

Deal set to limit Iran’s uranium enrichment in relief for sanctions

Deal set to limit Iran’s uranium enrichment in relief for...

[WATCH] Sakharov laureate Malala says ‘book is mightier than iPhone’

Sakharov laureate Malala Yousafzai: “There is poverty, lack of freedom, fear and terrorism, but there is hope”

Sakharov laureate Malala Yousafzai: “There is poverty,...

Toronto mayor stripped from powers

The mayor of Canada's largest city has faced intense pressure to resign after admitting to smoking crack cocaine.

The mayor of Canada's largest city has faced intense...

Sardinia hit by cyclone and floods

Cyclone kills 14 and others are declared missing.

Cyclone kills 14 and others are declared missing.

EU pledges €20 million to typhoon-hit Philippines

The United Nations says 2.5 million people are in need of life-saving food...

The United Nations says 2.5 million people are in need of...

Mauritius’s human rights stance paves way for Malta’s CHOGM bid

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat backed stance of British Prime Minister David...

Prime Minister Joseph Muscat backed stance of British Prime...

State of emergency declared in Tripoli

48-hour state of emergency declared in the Libyan capital after a fresh wave of clashes broke out.

48-hour state of emergency declared in the Libyan capital...

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...