Police arrest dozens of suspected mobsters in global operation
At least 84 suspected members of Italian 'Ndrangheta clan arrested in coordinated raids across Europe and South America
US senators say there is 'zero chance' Prince Mohammed bin Salman is not involved in Khashoggi killing
After a briefing by CIA chief, top senators say the US must send a strong message to Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing
Syria vows to 'cleanse' opposition stronghold

The Syrian regime vows to wipe out opposition stronghold in Homs, as foreign...

The Syrian regime vows to wipe out opposition stronghold in...

Costa Allegra arrives in Seychelles port

A crippled Costa cruise line with more than 1,000 people on board arrived at the capital of Seychelles on Thursday after three days at sea without power.

A crippled Costa cruise line with more than 1,000 people on...

The Monkees frontman Davy Jones dies at 66

Davy Jones, the British-born lead singer of 1960s pop group The Monkees, has...

Davy Jones, the British-born lead singer of 1960s pop group...

Lombard Bank’s major shareholder takes €2.5 billion hit on Greek debt

Cypriot shareholder owns 48.9% of Lombard Bank Malta, takes massive ‘haircut’ on toxic Greek bonds.

Cypriot shareholder owns 48.9% of Lombard Bank Malta, takes...

Yemen's president Ali Abdullah Saleh steps down

Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh steps down after 33 years in power and...

Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh steps down after 33...

EU to impose new sanctions on Syria

Syrian ministers accused of denying medical care to protesters and using schools as makeshift prisons in latest EU sanctions list.

Syrian ministers accused of denying medical care to...

US insists war on drugs is not a failure

US Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano defends Washington's policy in the war against drugs despite calls by some Latin American leaders to...

US Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano defends...

Costa Allegra towed to safety

Italian cruise ship Costa Allegra is towed to safety close to Seychelles archipelago after losing power due to engine room fire.

Italian cruise ship Costa Allegra is towed to safety close...

Malta in favour of granting Serbia candidate status

Malta supports candidate status for Serbia at foreign affairs council meeting...

Malta supports candidate status for Serbia at foreign...

Hacktivists arrested in Spain

Europol arrest four persons in anti-hackivist operation.

Europol arrest four persons in anti-hackivist operation.

2.5 million sign petition against ACTA to MEPs

A petition calling on MEPs “to stand for a free and open Internet and...

A petition calling on MEPs “to stand for a free and open...

Nine killed and 12 injured in Nato base attack in Afghan

Taliban claim responsibility for nine killed and 12 injured by a suicide car...

Taliban claim responsibility for nine killed and 12 injured...

Gillard wins leadership vote to remain Australian Prime Minister

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard defeats Kevin Rudd in the Labour Party...

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard defeats Kevin Rudd...

The Artist scoops five Oscars

Silent movie The Artist has triumphed at the Oscars, winning five awards including best picture, best director and best actor for Jean Dujardin.

Silent movie The Artist has triumphed at the Oscars,...

Costa Allegra adrift after fire

Italian cruise ship, Costa Allegra adrift off the Seychelles with more than 1,000 people on board following a fire.

Italian cruise ship, Costa Allegra adrift off the...

Costa Allegra adrift after fire

Italian cruise ship, Costa Allegra adrift off the Seychelles with more than 1,000 people on board following a fire.

Italian cruise ship, Costa Allegra adrift off the...

‘It’s time for women to take part in the new Libya’ – health minister Fatima Hamroush

In Libya’s slow, long road towards democracy, women have an active part to play says the new health minister for the North African country.

In Libya’s slow, long road towards democracy, women have...

As violence rages, Syria holds referendum on Constitution

Syria holds a referendum today on a new constitution, dismissed by the...

Syria holds a referendum today on a new constitution,...