Zelensky insists Ukrainian forces still control Kyiv, refuses US offer to flee
Zelenskyy has refused an offer from the United States to flee Ukraine and appealed to compatriots abroad to join the fight
‘This might be the last time you speak to me’ - Ukraine president to EU Council
Robert Abela said a number local investors in Russia could be impacted by asset freezes, but Maltese government will be sure to protect them 
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...

Frontex must set up complaints system for human rights breaches

EU Ombudsman calls on Frontex to deal with complaints about fundamental rights...

EU Ombudsman calls on Frontex to deal with complaints about...

Twin explosions kill 8, scores wounded

Deadly violence between Shia and Sunni Muslims prompts Iraq to appeal to US for help

Deadly violence between Shia and Sunni Muslims prompts Iraq...

Toronto police break child pornography ring

Three-year investigation leads to the arrest of 341 people and the rescue of...

Three-year investigation leads to the arrest of 341 people...

Philippines: Death toll less than feared

Authorities say death toll may be lower than originally thought, with the 10,000 figure being described as "too high".

Authorities say death toll may be lower than originally...

State of emergency and curfew lifted in Egypt

The measures were introduced after security forces ended protests in support of...

The measures were introduced after security forces ended...

Colombia uncovers assassination plot to kill former president

The politician is an outspoken critic of the current peace process between the...

The politician is an outspoken critic of the current peace...

Hooligans mar independence march in Poland

Polish police had to resort to shooting off rubber bullets and tear gas to...

Polish police had to resort to shooting off rubber bullets...

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...