Chinese space probe lands on the dark side of the Moon
The unmanned spacecraft is the first to land on the moon's far side
Chinese President Xi Jinping says Taiwan 'must and will be' reunited with China
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged the people of Taiwan to accept it 'must and will be' reunited with China
ICC delegation held over Saif al-Islam visit

Libyan authorities have detained four members of the International Criminal...

Libyan authorities have detained four members of the...

Europe to discuss Spain bailout

Eurozone officials to hold talks on possible rescue deal for Spanish banks but the government and the EU say no decisions on seeking bailout have been taken.

Eurozone officials to hold talks on possible rescue deal...

Seven UN soldiers killed in Ivory Coast

Seven UN peacekeepers from Niger have been killed in an ambush in southwestern Ivory Coast, the UN has said.

Seven UN peacekeepers from Niger have been killed in an...

UN observers find traces of Syrian massacre

UN observers visiting al-Qubayr give grim testimony of Wednesday's assault that...

UN observers visiting al-Qubayr give grim testimony of...

Maltese government urges international community to support Syrian civilians

Foreign Affairs Minister Tonio Borg has condemned the ongoing violence in Syria, urges international community ‘to speak with one voice’.

Foreign Affairs Minister Tonio Borg has condemned the...

Annan warns of Syrian civil war

UN envoy Kofi Annan, confirms massacres in Syria and says 'first responsibility' to stop violence lies with government.

UN envoy Kofi Annan, confirms massacres in Syria and says...

Dutch team racially abused in Poland

As Euro 2012 kicks off today, the Netherlands' black players were allegedly subjected to racist abuse during their open training session in the Polish city of...

As Euro 2012 kicks off today, the Netherlands' black...

14 missing in helicopter incident in Peru

Search under way after helicopter with 14 people on board, including eight...

Search under way after helicopter with 14 people on board,...

Reports of new 'massacre' in Syria

At least 86 people, including many women and children, have been killed by Syrian pro-government forces, opposition activists say.

At least 86 people, including many women and children, have...

Israel to build more West Bank homes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the construction of 300 new homes at the Jewish settlement of Beit El in the West Bank.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the...

Man confesses to Italy school bomb

Police arrest a suspect in the bombing of a school in Italy last month, in which a 16-year-old girl was killed, local media says.

Police arrest a suspect in the bombing of a school in Italy...

Venus passes across the sun

A very rare astronomical event that will take place again in 105 years, has left skywatchers in awe as planet Venus moved across the sun.

A very rare astronomical event that will take place again...

Libyan government forces recapture Tripoli airport

Libyan forces have regained control of the main airport in Tripoli, after an...

Libyan forces have regained control of the main airport in...

Putin in China to discuss Syria and energy

Russian President Vladimir Putin is beginning a three-day visit to China, with...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is beginning a three-day...

Canadian murder suspect arrested in Berlin

Police in Berlin have arrested the Canadian porn actor wanted for the murder...

Police in Berlin have arrested the Canadian porn actor...

Stars shine at Diamond Jubilee concert

A host of stars perform at The Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert outside Buckingham Palace in London.

A host of stars perform at The Queen's Diamond Jubilee...

Cyprus could seek EU bailout money 'if necessary'

Cyprus, who credit status has been downgraded to junk by two of the three main...

Cyprus, who credit status has been downgraded to junk by...

Diamond Jubilee: Pop royalty to play for Queen

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee will be marked with a star-studded concert in front...

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee will be marked with a...