Huawei calls on Washington to 'halt illegal action' against the company
A US move to put Huawei on a trade blacklist "sets a dangerous precedent" that will harm billions of consumers, the firm's top legal officer said
Austrian chancellor Sebastian Kurz ousted in no-confidence vote
Austria's parliament has removed Chancellor Sebastian Kurz from office in a special parliamentary session
At least 20 suspected terrorist killed in Egyptian air strikes

Egypt receives support from Israeli defence ministry after air strikes over the...

Egypt receives support from Israeli defence ministry after...

No one injured during hurricane in Mexico

Residents and tourist remain calm after being evacuated from homes and hotels...

Residents and tourist remain calm after being evacuated...

Typhoon and rain leave 850,000 stranded in Philippines

Philippine capital becomes maze of floods after Typhoon Saola strikes leaving...

Philippine capital becomes maze of floods after Typhoon...

Obama administration to focus on helping rebels

The US says it will be shifting focus on helping Syrian rebels try to defeat...

The US says it will be shifting focus on helping Syrian...

Israel hopes for more Egyptian troops

After thwarting a cross-border attack by terrorists, Israel Defence Forces hope for additional military forces in the Sinai to defeat a global jihad terrorist...

After thwarting a cross-border attack by terrorists, Israel...

Volcano in New Zealand erupts after more than a century

Mount Tongariro erupts in New Zealand for the first time after more than 100...

Mount Tongariro erupts in New Zealand for the first time...

Gunman kills six people at Wisconsin Sikh temple

A gunman, 40, killed six people and left three critically wounded at a Sikh...

A gunman, 40, killed six people and left three critically...

150 arrested in Macau casino raids

Honk Kong police detain more than 150 people in weekend raids on casinos and hotels in Macau.

Honk Kong police detain more than 150 people in weekend...

Syrian prime minister joins opposition

Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab has defected from President Bashar al-Assad's government to join "the revolution", his spokesman says.

Syrian Prime Minister Riad Hijab has defected from...

Yemeni suicide attack kills 20

A suicide attack in the southern town of Jaar in Yemen has killed at least 20 people. The attacker blew himself up during a mourning ceremony.

A suicide attack in the southern town of Jaar in Yemen has...

Turkish soldiers, Kurdish rebels clash leaving 19 dead

Soldiers, village guards and Kurdish rebels among 19 people killed in Turkey...

Soldiers, village guards and Kurdish rebels among 19 people...

First gay pride parade held in Vietnam

Cyclists armed with balloons and rainbow flags cycled through Hanoi, marking the first gay pride parade to be held in Vietnam.

Cyclists armed with balloons and rainbow flags cycled...

Russia blasts new UN resolution on Syria

Russia has said a resolution on Syria passed by the UN General Assembly undermines peace efforts there, as fighting continues on the ground.

Russia has said a resolution on Syria passed by the UN...

Sudan and South Sudan strike oil deal

Sudan and South Sudan have struck a deal on an oil payments dispute that brought the two countries to the brink of war earlier this year.

Sudan and South Sudan have struck a deal on an oil payments...

Spanish PM considers bailout options

Spain's implied cost of borrowing fell below 7% on Friday as Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said he was considering bailout options.

Spain's implied cost of borrowing fell below 7% on Friday...

Fighting in Aleppo escalates

Fierce fighting continues over control of the country's largest city as death toll continues to rise.

Fierce fighting continues over control of the country's...

Tourism figures dramatically drop in London during Olympics

Following warnings issued by transport authorities for tourists and commuters...

Following warnings issued by transport authorities for...

Afghan forces foil insurgents’ plan to attack Kabul

Plans to attack Kabul with weapons and explosives have been foiled by Afghan...

Plans to attack Kabul with weapons and explosives have been...