US charges China's Huawei, top executive with bank fraud
Beijing has denounced the claim as 'political manipulations,' along with the Chinese tech giant denying the accusations
Venezuela crisis: White House 'will respond to threats against diplomats'
The US has warned Venezuela that any threats against American diplomats or opposition leader Juan Guaidó will be met with "a significant response"
Australia’s media watchdog launches inquiry into Kate Prank

The Australian media watchdog has launched a formal inquiry into the hoax call...

The Australian media watchdog has launched a formal inquiry...

UN nuclear inspectors arrive in Iran

Officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency to meet Iranian nuclear officials.

Officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency to...

OLAF supervisory chairman says Dalli investigation has ‘potential problems’

John Dalli in Brussels to file lawsuit against Swedish Match, as police issue criminal charges against former canvasser implicated in snus bribe.

John Dalli in Brussels to file lawsuit against Swedish...

Ministers agree on single banking supervisory mechanism

EU finance ministers agree on single supervisory mechanism for European banks.

EU finance ministers agree on single supervisory mechanism...

HSBC to pay €1.4 billion in US money laundering penalties

HSBC confirms it will pay US authorities $1.9bn (€1.4 billion) in a...

HSBC confirms it will pay US authorities $1.9bn (€1.4...

Egypt braced for rival Cairo protests

Egypt's capital Cairo braces itself for rival rallies sparked by referendum on a new constitution ordered by President Mohammed Morsi.

Egypt's capital Cairo braces itself for rival rallies...

Egypt crisis: Morsi orders military to keep order

Egypt's President Morsi has ordered the military to maintain security and...

Egypt's President Morsi has ordered the military to...

British MPs to consider drugs decriminalisation system

The UK government is being urged by MPs to closely consider a system of drugs...

The UK government is being urged by MPs to closely consider...

Sir Patrick Moore, astronomer and broadcaster, dies aged 89

Sir Patrick presented the BBC programme The Sky At Night for over 50 years,...

Sir Patrick presented the BBC programme The Sky At Night...

EU receives Nobel Peace Prize, Van Rompuy pledges to master economic crisis

European Union awarded top Nobel honor for 'transforming Europe from a continent of war to a continent of peace'

European Union awarded top Nobel honor for 'transforming...

40 years since final moonwalk, former NASA agent appeals for stolen rocks

"It just amazes me that all these pieces of the Moon – Malta’s piece, Cyprus's, Spain's, Romania's – are all out there and yet I don't see much energy on...

"It just amazes me that all these pieces of the Moon –...

Met Police request to speak to Australian DJs over Kate Prank

British police may want to speak to two Australian DJs following the death of...

British police may want to speak to two Australian DJs...

Nelson Mandela, 94, spends night in hospital

Officials says Nobel peace prize laureate Nelson Mandela underwent tests during...

Officials says Nobel peace prize laureate Nelson Mandela...

Families in Philippines beg for food after typhoon devastation

Families on a southern Philippine island beg for food days after storm brings...

Families on a southern Philippine island beg for food days...

Berlusconi announces candidature, Mario Monti to step down

President’s office announces Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti’s intention...

President’s office announces Italian Prime Minister Mario...

Hamas leader rejects ceding ‘an inch of’ Palestine

Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal rejected ceding "an inch" of Palestinian territory...

Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal rejected ceding "an inch" of...

UN climate talks in Qatar deadlocked

Rich and poor nations disagree on funding as negotiators scramble to reach a global agreement on rising CO2 emissions.

Rich and poor nations disagree on funding as negotiators...

Egypt's opposition to shun Morsi talks

Egyptian President Morsi expected to press ahead with dialogue on ways to end crisis despite main factions vowing to stay away.

Egyptian President Morsi expected to press ahead with...