Deutsche Bank headquarters raided over money laundering
The Frankfurt headquarters of Deutsche Bank have been raided by prosecutors in a money laundering investigation
Chinese scientist pauses 'gene-edited baby' trial after outcry
Geneticist He Jiankui says he's 'proud' of his work, as he defends claims of creating world's first gene-edited babies
AD: Russian and Chinese veto condemns more Syrians to death

AD says EU has global responsibility to use stronger measures to stop the...

AD says EU has global responsibility to use stronger...

Former ambassador says he may not back Obama over birth-control decision

Former backer who overcome ‘abortion hurdle’ to support Barack Obama now says will withdraw support over decision to introduce contraception in Catholic...

Former backer who overcome ‘abortion hurdle’ to support...

Malta-flagged ship catches fire in Crimea

Malta-flagged freight ship ‘Ivan Vikulov’ has caught fire in the Kerchi...

Malta-flagged freight ship ‘Ivan Vikulov’ has caught...

On freedom day, Sri Lanka releases 1,400 prisoners

1,414 prisoners serving light sentences were granted amnesty by the President...

1,414 prisoners serving light sentences were granted...

Increased number in Syria killings, UN to vote on draft resolution

The United Nations is expected to vote on a resolution backing an Arab League...

The United Nations is expected to vote on a resolution...

Two dead in Egypt street clashes over soccer riot

Two people killed and more than 400 injured in protests across Egypt sparked by...

Two people killed and more than 400 injured in protests...

MEPs block new food labels

MEPs block changes to food labels that would have allowed claims such as "now contains 15% less sugar".

MEPs block changes to food labels that would have allowed...

100 people feared missing after ferry sinks in Papua New Guinea

Almost 250 people rescued after ferry sinks off coast of Papua New Guinea on...

Almost 250 people rescued after ferry sinks off coast of...

Iran launches observation satellite

Iran launched its third observation satellite since 2009 into orbit according to the official IRNA news agency.

Iran launched its third observation satellite since 2009...

After Costa Concordia tragedy, cruise industry commits to EU on ship safety rules

Recent tragic accident of Costa Concordia provides additional impetus to review and improve safety arrangements on board.

Recent tragic accident of Costa Concordia provides...

Egypt calls for three days mourning for 74 killed

Three days of national mourning are called by Egyptian authorities after at...

Three days of national mourning are called by Egyptian...

Facebook unveils $5bn flotation plans

The world's largest social networking site, Facebook, has announced plans for a stock market flotation.

The world's largest social networking site, Facebook, has...

UN chief calls for Israeli 'goodwill gestures'

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls on Israel to offer "goodwill gestures"...

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon calls on Israel to offer...

Taliban ‘poised to retake Afghanistan’

A secret US military report says that the Taliban, backed by Pakistan, are set...

A secret US military report says that the Taliban, backed...

Romney takes Florida victory

Mitt Romney's victory in Florida's Republican US presidential primary has made him the man to beat in the race for the party's nomination to challenge...

Mitt Romney's victory in Florida's Republican US...

Assange extradition case to be heard by Supreme Court

The UK Supreme Court is due to consider an appeal by the Wikileaks founder...

The UK Supreme Court is due to consider an appeal by the...

Impasse at UN Syria crisis debate

A day of debate at the United Nations Security Council meeting on Syria has ended without agreement the BBC reported.

A day of debate at the United Nations Security Council...

MI6 leaks reveal Malta’s role as launch pad

Government ignores all questions on Malta’s role in military operations;...

Government ignores all questions on Malta’s role in...