Amazon founder accuses National Enquirer of blackmail
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has accused the National Enquirer's owner of trying to blackmail him over lewd pictures
US to pull forces out of Syria by end of April
Wall Street Journal says the US plans to withdraw big part of 2,000 troops by mid-March with a full withdrawal by April's end
Pressure mounts on European Commission to publish Dalligate investigation

Legal opinion from Commission’s legal services, and magistrate’s decision in charges against Silvio Zammit

Legal opinion from Commission’s legal services, and...

Australian public servant in expenses row involving trip to Malta

A mid-ranking Australian public servant in row over business class trips to...

A mid-ranking Australian public servant in row over...

Deadly suicide attackers strike Iraq's north

At least 10 people killed and many others injured in two car bomb attacks in...

At least 10 people killed and many others injured in two...

Japan emergency hits Dreamliners

Japan's two main airlines have grounded their Boeing 787 Dreamliners after one was forced to make an emergency landing because of battery problems.

Japan's two main airlines have grounded their Boeing 787...

Dozens killed in Aleppo University blasts

Syrian government and opposition trade blame over explosions which left more...

Syrian government and opposition trade blame over...

Cleric calls for 'democratic revolution' in Pakistan

A cleric in Pakistan gives the government an ultimatum to dissolve parliament...

A cleric in Pakistan gives the government an ultimatum to...

EPP leader pledges to get to the truth behind John Dalli’s resignation

European People's Party (EPP) President Joseph Daul has pledged to leave no stone unturned to get to the truth behind John Dalli's resignation as European...

European People's Party (EPP) President Joseph Daul has...

NGOs tell Barroso to remove tobacco lobbyist from ethics commission

Philip Morris lobbyist reappointed to committee that should regulate lobbies...

Philip Morris lobbyist reappointed to committee that should...

France says Mali operation will be swift

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has said that France's involvement in the campaign against Islamist rebels in Mali will last "a matter of weeks".

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius has said that...

Hindu Kumbh Mela festival kicks off in India

Thousands of people have been bathing at the confluence of two rivers in the...

Thousands of people have been bathing at the confluence of...

Venezuela says Chavez health 'positive'

Venezuela's most senior political leaders are in Cuba to visit President Hugo Chavez, who is still in a serious condition after his latest cancer operation in...

Venezuela's most senior political leaders are in Cuba to...

Israel forcibly evacuates West Bank protesters

Israeli police have evicted Palestinian and international activists from an...

Israeli police have evicted Palestinian and international...

France steps up security after Mali offensive

French President Francois Hollande has ordered security stepped up around...

French President Francois Hollande has ordered security...

Twenty-nine officers hurt in Belfast

Twenty-nine police officers have been injured in rioting in Belfast following a loyalist protest over the union flag.

Twenty-nine police officers have been injured in rioting in...

Syria rebels capture key Idlib airbase

Rebel are reported to have taken control of a strategic military airbase in north-western Syria after weeks of fierce fighting with government forces.

Rebel are reported to have taken control of a strategic...

Mali and France 'push back Islamists'

Government forces in Mali say they have regained territory from Islamist militants following air strikes by the French military

Government forces in Mali say they have regained territory...

Greece approves new tax hikes

The Greek parliament has approved a series of unpopular tax rises aimed at boosting revenue in line with Athens' commitments to international creditors.

The Greek parliament has approved a series of unpopular tax...

Bolivia scores coca leaf victory at UN

Bolivia re-admitted to UN anti-drug convention after lobbying for right of its indigenous people to chew raw coca leaf.

Bolivia re-admitted to UN anti-drug convention after...