The United States has unleashed its 'toughest ever' sanctions against Iran
The United States reinstates all sanctions against Iran and states that trade with it
Flooding from storm kills at least 12 people in sicily
Storm related flooding kills at least 12 people in Sicily on Sunday as the deal toll surpasses 30 according to authorities
Former Royal Bank of Scotland boss stripped of knighthood

Disgraced former boss of the Royal Bank of Scotland was this afternoon stripped...

Disgraced former boss of the Royal Bank of Scotland was...

6.3 earthquake shakes Peru

An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude shakes Peru on Monday morning.

An earthquake of 6.3 magnitude shakes Peru on Monday...

Senegal court confirms third term bid for President Wade

Senegal's highest court dismisses opposition appeals and confirms that...

Senegal's highest court dismisses opposition appeals and...

Syrian army overturns rebel forces in Damascus suburbs

Syrian Army regains control of Damascus suburbs while number of dead increases...

Syrian Army regains control of Damascus suburbs while...

EU summit to focus on growth

The eurozone crisis will dominate an EU summit on Monday, with an emphasis on growth and "smart" budget discipline.

The eurozone crisis will dominate an EU summit on Monday,...

European Commission supports rapid alert asylum system

Negotiations remain fraught, since member states are balking at committing to a...

Negotiations remain fraught, since member states are...

MEPs sceptic over finalisation of fiscal treaty – EP president

Martin Schultz says any treaty should not only be based on an austerity...

Martin Schultz says any treaty should not only be based on...

Rehabilitation centre consumed by fire in Peru

At least 27 people are killed by fire in The Christ Is Love rehabilitation...

At least 27 people are killed by fire in The Christ Is Love...

Observer mission in Syria is suspended

The Arab League observer mission to Syria is suspended after crackdowns on anti-regime protests results in more than 210 dead in four days.

The Arab League observer mission to Syria is suspended...

Call for protest against government’s ACTA support

Facebook users call for protest on shock news that government signed...

Facebook users call for protest on shock news that...

UN  security council discusses Syria resolution

The United Nations security council discusses resolution on Syrian crisis....

The United Nations security council discusses resolution on...

Spain's unemployment exceeds five million

Spain's unemployment figure passes the five million mark in the last quarter of...

Spain's unemployment figure passes the five million mark in...

Russian candidate barred from presidential election

Russia's electoral commission bars the liberal opposition leader Grigory...

Russia's electoral commission bars the liberal opposition...

Syria conflict on UN Secretary Council’s agenda

French diplomats announce UN Security Council meeting to discuss the Syria...

French diplomats announce UN Security Council meeting to...

Cocaine seized at UN headquarters in New York

A bag containing 16kg of cocaine was found at the United Nations headquarters...

A bag containing 16kg of cocaine was found at the United...

Russian PM ‘unconcerned’ by calls to quit

Russian Prime Minister claims he is “not concerned” about recent calls for...

Russian Prime Minister claims he is “not concerned”...

Republican rivals trade blows in key debate

Republican White House hopefuls Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich traded blows on...

Republican White House hopefuls Mitt Romney and Newt...

After Gaddafi, Libya’s systematic torture continues unabated

Country freed by anti-Gaddafi rebels in frenzy of interrogation and torture of...

Country freed by anti-Gaddafi rebels in frenzy of...