World's richest man faces nude-photo blackmail by the National Enquirer
Jeff Bezos, owner of Amazon and world's richest man, has been threatened by the American tabloid The National Enquirer over nude photos it said it has of him
Trump hails 'productive' meeting between US, North Korean diplomats
Trump tweeted that US diplomats had a "very productive meeting" with their North Korean counterparts, during which they agreed on the time and date of the summit.
European bank chief predicts 'stability'

European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi says he expects the eurozone economy to begin recovering in the second half of this year.

European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi says he...

Hackers group Anonymous target US agency site

Hackers claiming to be from the activist group Anonymous have hacked a US...

Hackers claiming to be from the activist group Anonymous...

Death sentences for Egypt football fans

An Egyptian court has sentenced to death 21 defendants over clashes between rival football fans in which 74 people were killed last February.

An Egyptian court has sentenced to death 21 defendants over...

Dozens killed in Venezuela prison riot

More than 50 people have been killed in a prison riot in western Venezuela, hospital staff say.

More than 50 people have been killed in a prison riot in...

Greek riot police break up striking subway workers' sit-in

Greek riot police stormed a subway train depot in Athens early this morning to...

Greek riot police stormed a subway train depot in Athens...

Monti calls for review of European regulations over Monte Paschi case

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has this morning called for a full and...

Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti has this morning called...

Violence in Cairo on uprising anniversary

Hundreds of youths clashed with Egyptian police in Tahrir Square this morning...

Hundreds of youths clashed with Egyptian police in Tahrir...

Netanyahu claims victory in Israel elections

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to form "as broad a...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to...

David Cameron to promise EU referendum

British PM David Cameron will promise an in/out referendum if the Conservatives win the next election when he makes his long-awaited speech on the EU later.

British PM David Cameron will promise an in/out referendum...

French and Malian troops push northward

French and Malian troops plan to move on the city of Hombori after seizing three strategic towns in central Mali.

French and Malian troops plan to move on the city of...

Huge crowds celebrate second Obama inauguration

Barack Obama has told the American people to "seize the moment", in a speech in...

Barack Obama has told the American people to "seize the...

Watchdog files EU Ombudsman complaint over Commission’s secrecy on Dalligate

Emails from EC secretary-general to Swedish Match not revealed in answers to MEPs’ 154 questions to Commission and OLAF.

Emails from EC secretary-general to Swedish Match not...

Obama to strive for unity in inaugural address

US President Barack Obama is set to urge his divided nation to unite around...

US President Barack Obama is set to urge his divided nation...

Triple suicide bomb attack targets Afghan government building

A coordinated attack involving at least three suicide bombers and a powerful...

A coordinated attack involving at least three suicide...

Malta reportedly de-flags super yacht as intrigue unfolds across Pacific

Vanuatu media reports that Transport Malta has confirmed that provisional Maltese registration obtained last year for super yacht was ‘obtained without proof...

Vanuatu media reports that Transport Malta has confirmed...

Algeria warns hostage death toll to worsen

At least 48 hostages are now thought to have died in a four-day siege at an...

At least 48 hostages are now thought to have died in a...

French jets strike northern Mali towns

Bombardment of rebels strongholds come as Russia and Canada "offer" logistical support to French and African troops.

Bombardment of rebels strongholds come as Russia and Canada...

Hostages killed in Algeria

Special forces storm gas complex,32 captors and 23 hostages killed.

Special forces storm gas complex,32 captors and 23 hostages...