Australia makes record drug seizure of meth
Australian police say they have made their largest-ever seizure of the drug...
Australian police say they have made their largest-ever...
Benedict XVI to hold final audience in Vatican
Crowds gathering in St Peter's Square in the Vatican for Pope Benedict's final...
Crowds gathering in St Peter's Square in the Vatican for...
Iran nuclear talks end without progress
World powers began a new round of high-level talks with Iranian officials over Tehran’s nuclear program and its feared ability to make atomic weapons in the...
World powers began a new round of high-level talks with...
Mexico's 'most powerful woman' held
Teachers' Union head Elba Esther Gordillo, regarded as Mexico's most powerful woman, has been arrested on corruption charges.
Teachers' Union head Elba Esther Gordillo, regarded as...
Pope Benedict bids emotional farewell
Pope Benedict XVI admits facing "choppy waters" during his eight year papacy, but says he was guided by God and felt his presence every day.
Pope Benedict XVI admits facing "choppy waters" during his...
Egypt balloon crash kills tourists
Nineteen tourists reported dead in a hot air balloon crash near the southern Egyptian city of Luxor.
Nineteen tourists reported dead in a hot air balloon crash...
Cardinal Keith O'Brien resigns
Britain's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, Cardinal Keith O'Brien, steps down as leader of the Scottish Catholic Church.
Britain's most senior Roman Catholic cleric, Cardinal Keith...
€840,000 annual facility for subsidised Inspire programmes
Government and Inspire Foundation sign agreement for subsidies to parents of up...
Government and Inspire Foundation sign agreement for...
Daniel Day-Lewis makes Hollywood history
Daniel Day-Lewis has made Oscars history by becoming the first person to win the best actor prize three times.
Daniel Day-Lewis has made Oscars history by becoming the...
South Korea inaugurates first female president
Park Geun-hye promised a tough stance on national security and an era of...
Park Geun-hye promised a tough stance on national security...
Cuban President Raul Castro to retire in 2018
Cuban President Raul Castro has said he will stand down at the end of his...
Cuban President Raul Castro has said he will stand down at...
Italian vote inconclusive, new elections looming
First exit polls from Italy's election show the centre-left coalition ahead in...
First exit polls from Italy's election show the centre-left...
Italians vote in key election
Italians have begun voting in general elections seen as crucial for the country's effort to tackle its economic problems, as well as for the eurozone.
Italians have begun voting in general elections seen as...
Fans injured in Daytona NASCAR crash
At least 28 fans have been injured in a multi-car crash during a Nascar race at Daytona in the US state of Florida.
At least 28 fans have been injured in a multi-car crash...
Vatican denies scandal ahead of pope's resignation
Vatican spokesman condemns allegations in Italian media that Pope Benedict...
Vatican spokesman condemns allegations in Italian media...
Anastasiades elected new Cypriot President
Cypriot rightwing leader Nicos Anastasiades has won yesterday’s presidential...
Cypriot rightwing leader Nicos Anastasiades has won...
Electoral campaigning ends in Italy
Political parties in Italy hold their final campaign rallies ahead of Sunday's general election. Five Star Movement leader and comedian Beppe Grillo speaks...
Political parties in Italy hold their final campaign...
UK loses Moody's top AAA credit
The UK loses its AAA credit rating for the first time since 1978, growth to "remain sluggish over the next few years."
The UK loses its AAA credit rating for the first time since...