Vietnam summit: North Korean leader talks up denuclearisation
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has told reporters that he would not be at a summit with US President Donald Trump if he were not ready to denuclearise
Pakistan says it has shot down Indian jets after Kashmir cross-border attack
Indian news agency reports Pakistani jet may have been shot down on day of skirmishes
Exiled Hamas leader to visit Gaza

The exiled political leader of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal, is due to make his first ever visit to Gaza to mark the organisation's 25th anniversary.

The exiled political leader of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal, is...

Silvio Berlusconi to run for office again

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's party has given strong...

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's party has...

US says pressure on Assad ‘increasing’

After meeting Russian foreign minister in Dublin, secretary of state Hillary...

After meeting Russian foreign minister in Dublin, secretary...

OLAF director replies to MEPs’ questions on Dalligate

Kessler invokes confidentiality rules on specific questions dealing with...

Kessler invokes confidentiality rules on specific questions...

Updated | Gonzi, Libyan prime minister discuss energy and migration

Prime Minister on five-hour trip to Libya leading governmental delegation.

Prime Minister on five-hour trip to Libya leading...

Military tanks deployed in Cairo

Egyptian army deploys tanks outside presidential palace in Cairo after clashes between supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi.

Egyptian army deploys tanks outside presidential palace in...

Obama prepared to go over 'fiscal cliff'

US Treasury Secretary Geithner says Obama administration will not budge on raising tax rates for top earners.

US Treasury Secretary Geithner says Obama administration...

UK government to make further spending cuts

UK Chancellor George Osborne has announced a fresh squeeze on benefits, as he...

UK Chancellor George Osborne has announced a fresh squeeze...

Devastating typhoon hits the Philippines

The death toll from a powerful storm that hit the southern Philippines is continuing to rise, as rescue teams headed for affected areas.

The death toll from a powerful storm that hit the southern...

NATO warns Syria against chemical weapons use

NATO says any use of chemical weapons will draw 'immediate reaction', as it...

NATO says any use of chemical weapons will draw 'immediate...

Nasa to send new rover to Mars in 2020

New rover planned for 2020, as US space agency prepares for a manned mission to the Red Planet.

New rover planned for 2020, as US space agency prepares for...

Iran captures US drone

The Iranian military captures unmanned US drone over Gulf waters.

The Iranian military captures unmanned US drone over Gulf...

Nato to approve Turkey missiles request for Syria border defense

Nato set to approve deployment of missile interceptors to defend Turkey's...

Nato set to approve deployment of missile interceptors to...

Pope Benedict joins Twitter revolution

Benedict XVI will send out inaugural tweet on December 12, with subsequent updates likely to come from Vatican staffers.

Benedict XVI will send out inaugural tweet on December 12,...

10-year study finds that terror attacks levelled out

International terrorism study over past decade reveals number of attacks...

International terrorism study over past decade reveals...

Bersani wins centre-left poll in Italy

Pier Luigi Bersani wins the race to be the centre-left candidate for Italian Prime Minister in 2013 general election.

Pier Luigi Bersani wins the race to be the centre-left...

Former PM wins Slovenia presidential vote

Former Slovenian PM Borut Pahor has won an emphatic victory in the country's...

Former Slovenian PM Borut Pahor has won an emphatic victory...

Palestinians hail return of Abbas after UN vote

Thousands in occupied territory celebrate upgraded diplomatic status as Israel...

Thousands in occupied territory celebrate upgraded...