US shutdown talks stall ahead of deadline
Possibility of new government shutdown emerges as Republican and Democrat lawmakers clash over immigration enforcement
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
Lebonon’s efforts toward stability supported by US

Lebanese efforts to form a new coalition is being supported by the United...

Lebanese efforts to form a new coalition is being supported...

At least 20 dead and 50 injured in attack on Syrian bakery

Activist say more than 100 people killed across Syria and more than 50 injured...

Activist say more than 100 people killed across Syria and...

Hurricane warnings in Jamaica as tropical storm intensifies

US National Hurricane Centre in Miami warns Jamaicans of expected hurricane as...

US National Hurricane Centre in Miami warns Jamaicans of...

Swedish Match vice-president: Zammit made offer to our Maltese consultant

“I’m not proud of us being part of the resignation of Dalli,” says snus lobby chairman and Swedish Match vice-president Patrik Hildingsson.

“I’m not proud of us being part of the resignation of...

Nine Irish MEPs demand tobacco law in time for Irish presidency

Irish MEP says she has serious concerns over sudden departure of John Dalli...

Irish MEP says she has serious concerns over sudden...

[WATCH] Barroso tells Dalli resignation is effective

Dalli claims resignation is not in effect without written request, but Barroso...

Dalli claims resignation is not in effect without written...

OLAF supervisory member resigns, new doubts over handling of investigation

Former Commissioner says he will commence legal action for unfair dismissal from the European Commission.

Former Commissioner says he will commence legal action for...

Hospital fire in Tainan kills 12

Early morning fire in South Taiwan hospital kills 12 elderly patients and kills at least 60.

Early morning fire in South Taiwan hospital kills 12...

Beirut bomb blast captured on security camera

A huge car bomb explosion close to a restaurant in Beirut injuring dozens is...

A huge car bomb explosion close to a restaurant in Beirut...

US Presidential candidates clash over foreign policy

US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney clash over...

US President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt...

Emir of Qatar set to arrive in Gaza for landmark visit

The first head of state to visit since Hamas came into power there in 2007 is...

The first head of state to visit since Hamas came into...

Barroso to MEPs, no work on tobacco review until Borg is commissioner

European Greens’ leader Cohn-Bendit: ‘Barroso has been blocking tobacco law...

European Greens’ leader Cohn-Bendit: ‘Barroso has been...

EU postpones gender quota decision for boardrooms

Boardroom gender quotas that Malta would have vetoed is postponed by...

Boardroom gender quotas that Malta would have vetoed is...

Updated | Dalli's position ‘politically untenable’ given doubts - Commission

John Dalli maintains there is no resignation yet - EC: 'No evidence of illegal behaviour from Dalli'

John Dalli maintains there is no resignation yet - EC: 'No...

Swedes hope for snus ban reversal after Dalli resignation – minister

Merryl Lynch: Dalli resignation ‘good news’ for Swedish Match, next health commissioner will find it hard to justify snus ban

Merryl Lynch: Dalli resignation ‘good news’ for Swedish...

Mixed result for ruling party in Spain's poll

Nationalist parties in Spain's Basque Country have won regional elections, an...

Nationalist parties in Spain's Basque Country have won...

Lebanon funeral ends in violence

Opposition leaders urge calm as gunbattles erupt in Lebanese capital Beirut, after assassinated security chief is laid to rest. US says it will help in...

Opposition leaders urge calm as gunbattles erupt in...

Maltese nomination for Tonio Borg welcomed by EPP

Nomination for new European Commissioner welcomed by the EPP Group’s chairma...

Nomination for new European Commissioner welcomed by the...