Update | Ceasefire shaken by clashes in Idlib prior to UN discussions for observer group
Clashes break out between rebel and security forces in the north-west of Syria shortly before UN Security Council meets to discuss revised draft authorising...
Clashes break out between rebel and security forces in the...
Three dead in train crash near Frankfurt
At least three people have been reported killed in a train crash near Frankfurt this morning.
At least three people have been reported killed in a train...
4.3 tremor rattles Palermo
The Sicilian city of Palermo has been rattled by a 4.3 magnitude earthquake this morning.
The Sicilian city of Palermo has been rattled by a 4.3...
‘Turkey ready for Cyprus meeting in Malta’ – Ankara’s chief EU negotiator
Turkey's European Union minister and chief negotiator has expressed Turkey's readiness for a meeting to take place in Malta in order to help settlement of the...
Turkey's European Union minister and chief negotiator has...
Doubts remain as Syria ceasefire comes into force
A ceasefire for Syria proposed by UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan comes into...
A ceasefire for Syria proposed by UN-Arab League envoy Kofi...
Greece to hold elections on 6 May
Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos calls elections on 6 May, after five months of technocratic government.
Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos calls elections on 6...
Indonesia lucky after tsunami warnings
Indonesia is lucky after warnings but officials say despite timely warnings, it would be impossible to evacuate everyone in time should a tsunami actually...
Indonesia is lucky after warnings but officials say despite...
Ugandan MPs told of forged Bank of Valletta ‘bribe’ transfer in oil deal
Police forces confirm documents in Tullow Oil bribery case were forged
Police forces confirm documents in Tullow Oil bribery case...
Disgraced Chinese leader’s wife linked to British man’s murder
The wife of a disgraced senior Communist Party figure, once tipped as a future...
The wife of a disgraced senior Communist Party figure, once...
'Stillborn baby' found alive in morgue coffin
A hospital in Argentina is under fire after an apparently stillborn baby girl...
A hospital in Argentina is under fire after an apparently...
Libya unveils Tripoli courtroom that will host Seif Gaddafi's trial
Libya's government has showcased a freshly painted courtroom in Tripoli in an...
Libya's government has showcased a freshly painted...
Tsunami warning issued after earthquake strikes off Indonesia
An 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia prompting a...
An 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of...
Malta releases Libya’s frozen assets, holds on to Gaddafi’s money
Malta has formally released almost €300 million in assets belonging to Libyan...
Malta has formally released almost €300 million in assets...
New report reinforces Nato’s responsibility in left-to-die migrant boat tragedy
Fishermen, Italian and Maltese coast-guards and Nato military vessels failed to mount rescue attempt, and ignored rubber dinghy drifting at sea.
Fishermen, Italian and Maltese coast-guards and Nato...
The dark side of the West’s ‘humanitarianism’ – how Nato left boat people to die
Geospatial analysis corroborates survivors' claims of being left to die in Mediterranean populated by 38 military vessels.
Geospatial analysis corroborates survivors' claims of being...
Fresh clashes in Syria as ceasefire deadline looms
Violence in Syria continues despite a UN-backed deadline for a complete...
Violence in Syria continues despite a UN-backed deadline...
Iran suggest possible concession for nuclear programme
Talks recommence between Iran, US and its allies with indications of a possible...
Talks recommence between Iran, US and its allies with...
Chinese activists jailed
Disabled Chinese lawyer Ni Yulan and her husband Dong Jiqin jailed a year after they were detained.
Disabled Chinese lawyer Ni Yulan and her husband Dong Jiqin...