US releases video it claims shows Iran removing mine from tanker
The US claims the video shows Iran's Revolutionary Guard removing an unexploded mine from oil tanker hit in the Gulf of Oman
Boris Johnson tops first Tory leadership contest ballot
Boris Johnson receives the support of 114 MPs in the first round, outstripping his closest rival Jeremy Hunt who got 43 votes
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...

US Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage cases

The US Supreme Court has agreed for the first time to hear challenges to laws...

The US Supreme Court has agreed for the first time to hear...

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...