Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the snap election after failing to form a governing coalition with a viable majority
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal election for 21 October
Iran celebrates moderate candidate's presidential win
Hassan Rouhani hails his election as Iran's president as a "victory of...
Hassan Rouhani hails his election as Iran's president as a...
Istanbul erupts over Gezi Park eviction
Protesters clash with Turkish police in Istanbul, after riot squads use tear gas and water cannon to eject demonstrators from Gezi Park.
Protesters clash with Turkish police in Istanbul, after...
Egypt cuts diplomatic ties with Syria
President Mohamed Morsi announces closure of embassies in Damascus and Cairo, and calls for imposition of no-fly zone.
President Mohamed Morsi announces closure of embassies in...
Hassan Rouhani ahead in Iran poll
Early results from Iran's presidential election put the reformist-backed candidate, Hassan Rouhani, in the lead.
Early results from Iran's presidential election put the...
Facebook and Microsoft reveal US data requests
Facebook alone received 9,000-10,000 requests for user data from US government...
Facebook alone received 9,000-10,000 requests for user data...
Turkey government puts Gezi project on hold
Turkey's government has agreed to suspend redevelopment plans for a park in...
Turkey's government has agreed to suspend redevelopment...
Rioters continue to battle police in Sweden
A fourth night of unprecedented riots in Stockholm has seen unrest spread, with...
A fourth night of unprecedented riots in Stockholm has seen...
US Boy Scouts vote to end ban on gays
The Boy Scouts of America organisation votes to welcome openly gay scouts, ending a divisive ban.
The Boy Scouts of America organisation votes to welcome...
British Airways plane makes Heathrow emergency landing
A British Airways plane travelling from London to Oslo makes emergency landing...
A British Airways plane travelling from London to Oslo...
US admits drones killed four Americans
The US attorney general has acknowledged four US citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2011.
The US attorney general has acknowledged four US citizens...
EU leaders tackle tax evasion at summit
EU leaders say they are committed to tackling tax evasion and will push for global action to curb banking secrecy.
EU leaders say they are committed to tackling tax evasion...
EU approves sending border security advisers to Libya
European Union approves a mission to help Libya improve its border security.
European Union approves a mission to help Libya improve its...
London attackers identified as mosques targeted by rioters
Two men accused of hacking a soldier to death on a London street in revenge for...
Two men accused of hacking a soldier to death on a London...
Notre-Dame de Paris suicide a political act – far-rightist Marine Le Pen
France's far-right party leader Marine Le Pen has paid tribute to the man who killed himself in the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, saying it was a "political...
France's far-right party leader Marine Le Pen has paid...
British soldier ‘hacked to death’ by unidentified assailants
British soldier hacked to death in broad daylight in Woolwich, south east...
British soldier hacked to death in broad daylight in...
Doors co-founder Ray Manzarek dies at 74
Ray Manzarek, keyboard player and founder member of the 1960s rock band The Doors, has died aged 74 in Germany.
Ray Manzarek, keyboard player and founder member of the...
Scores killed in Oklahoma tornado
At least 91 people, including 20 children killed by a huge tornado which tore through Oklahoma City suburbs.
At least 91 people, including 20 children killed by a huge...
Agreement reached in UK over gay marriage
Plans to legalise gay marriage in England and Wales are to proceed unimpeded in...
Plans to legalise gay marriage in England and Wales are to...
