Tripoli risks descending into conflict as Libyan rivals make contradictory victory claims
Libyan strongman General Khalifa Haftar has directed his forces to move on Tripoli • UN Secretary General leaves Libya with a 'heavy heart'
Theresa May asks EU for Brexit extension until 30 June
With the Brexit deadline due next week, British Prime Minister Theresa May has written to the European Union to request a further delay to until 30 June
Global condemnation of Egypt crackdown

Army's deadly crackdown against protest camps in the Egyptian capital Cairo is internationally condemned.

Army's deadly crackdown against protest camps in the...

Palestinian - Israeli peace talks resume

The first direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in three years are held in Jerusalem, say officials, after Israel freed 26 Palestinian prisoners.

The first direct Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in three...

Fidel Castro surprised at his longevity

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro, who turned 87 this week, says he didn't expect he'd live for so long.

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro, who turned 87 this...

Italy diverts Maltese tanker to rescue migrants

Italy diverts additional commercial ships, including Maltese registered tanker,...

Italy diverts additional commercial ships, including...

Manning apologises for leaking US diplomatic secrets

Bradley Manning apologises for damaging the US by leaking classified government...

Bradley Manning apologises for damaging the US by leaking...

Benefits extended to US gay military couples

US military same-sex spouses will gain all benefits open to opposite-sex...

US military same-sex spouses will gain all benefits open to...

Muslim Brotherhood plans protest march as Egypt death toll mounts

Muslim Brotherhood call on followers to march in protest in Cairo on Thursday...

Muslim Brotherhood call on followers to march in protest in...

18 sailors trapped in Indian submarine after explosion

The blast on the INS Sindhurakshak took place after midnight and fire-fighters...

The blast on the INS Sindhurakshak took place after...

Deaths reported as Egyptian military clears protest camps

The protest camps in Cairo have been demanding the reinstatement of deposed...

The protest camps in Cairo have been demanding the...

Eurozone out of recession

Development attributed to French and German economies which grew faster than expected in second quarter.

Development attributed to French and German economies which...

National emergency declared in Egypt

Egyptian authorities say 149 people killed and 1,403 others injured.

Egyptian authorities say 149 people killed and 1,403 others...

US to cut back jail sentences in prison reform

Obama administration unveils major changes to the criminal justice system,...

Obama administration unveils major changes to the criminal...

Israeli settlement expansion overshadows peace talks

Israel's plans to expand Jewish settlements Palestinian land clouds...

Israel's plans to expand Jewish settlements Palestinian...

Gunmen kill 44 at Nigeria mosque

At least 44 worshippers dead after gunmen opened fire during dawn prayers on Sunday, in northeastern town of Konduga.

At least 44 worshippers dead after gunmen opened fire...

Migrants fooled into believing Tripoli outskirts was Malta

100 migrants paid money believing a Libyan captain would take them to Malta...

100 migrants paid money believing a Libyan captain would...

Dutch prince passes away after year in coma

Dutch Prince Johan Friso fell into a coma a year and a half ago following an...

Dutch Prince Johan Friso fell into a coma a year and a half...

Obama vows US surveillance reform

US President Barack Obama pledges to reform Patriot Act, while criticising Russia which is harbouring fugitive leaker Edward Snowden.

US President Barack Obama pledges to reform Patriot Act,...

US embassies to reopen after terror alert

The US is to reopen 18 of 19 embassies and consulates it closed due to a terror...

The US is to reopen 18 of 19 embassies and consulates it...