Trump to declare 'emergency' over Mexico border wall
US President Donald Trump is to declare a national emergency to fund his planned border wall with Mexico, the White House has said
Airbus to end production of superjumbo
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has said it will stop making its A380 "superjumbo", the world's largest passenger aircraft
Chavez | World leaders react to Venezuelan President's death

World leaders react to the news of the death of Venezuelan President Hugo...

World leaders react to the news of the death of Venezuelan...

Syrian refugees reach one million

The number of Syrians fleeing the country's conflict reaches one million, the UN refugee agency says, with neighbours struggling to cope.

The number of Syrians fleeing the country's conflict...

Ombudsman launches investigation into European Commission’s Dalligate secrecy

EU Ombudsman wants to inspect Commission’s files relating to the resignation of John Dalli.

EU Ombudsman wants to inspect Commission’s files relating...

Chinese Parliament opened by Wen Jiabao

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao promises stable growth, anti-corruption measures and better welfare provision as he opens annual session of parliament.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao promises stable growth,...

Kenya awaiting election result

Kenyans are eagerly awaiting results of presidential election, after millions cast their votes on Monday.

Kenyans are eagerly awaiting results of presidential...

Chavez suffers new severe infection

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez suffers new, severe respiratory infection following cancer surgery, the government says.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez suffers new, severe...

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez dead at 58

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has died, his vice-president has announced.

Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has died, his...

Kenyans vote in crucial election

Kenyans are voting in an election that observers describe as the most important in the country's history.

Kenyans are voting in an election that observers describe...

Cardinals at Vatican City to begin talks on next Pope

Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world have gathered in Rome to begin...

Roman Catholic cardinals from around the world have...

Election frenzy might coincide with papal election

With the whole college of cardinals hitting the ground running after Benedict...

With the whole college of cardinals hitting the ground...

Assad says Britain bullying Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accuses Britain of bullying and naivety in its approach to the conflict in Syria.

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accuses Britain of...

Islamist militant 'killed in Mali'

Chadian soldiers kill Islamist militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar in Mali, Chad's armed forces say.

Chadian soldiers kill Islamist militant Mokhtar Belmokhtar...

US President signs order to start spending cuts

President Barack Obama authorizes an $85 billion cut in domestic and defence...

President Barack Obama authorizes an $85 billion cut in...

Britons in coach crash in Kenya

Around 15 people believed to have been in the coach which crashed in Kenya.

Around 15 people believed to have been in the coach which...

One dead, dozens injured in Egypt clashes

One person was killed and dozens injured in overnight clashes between police...

One person was killed and dozens injured in overnight...

No deal in sight on US budget cuts

The US Congress adjourns for the weekend without stamping out deal to avert steep automatic budget cuts.

The US Congress adjourns for the weekend without stamping...

Hugo Chavez 'battling for his life'

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez "battling for his life", says his Vice-President Nicolas Maduro.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez "battling for his life",...

Wikileaks whistleblower pleads guilty to minor charges

Bradley Manning accused of leaking large numbers of secret documents to...

Bradley Manning accused of leaking large numbers of secret...