First section of Trump's wall has been unveiled at Mexico border
The first section of Trump's wall at the Mexico border has been completed and has been unveiled as part of his electoral promise to prevent illegal immigrants from entering...
Activists prosecuted for helping migrants could face 10 years' imprisonment
Seven French nationals are facing the risk of imprisonment and a hefty fine of €750,000 for helping migrants in peril cross the French-Italian border
Free removal of defective breast implants offered by Venezuela

Venezuelan government offers to pay for PIP breast implant removal while other...

Venezuelan government offers to pay for PIP breast implant...

Thousands rally against ultra-Orthodox extremism in Israel

Israeli President supports rally against ultra-Orthodox Jewish extremism and...

Israeli President supports rally against ultra-Orthodox...

Ethiopia jails two Swedish journalists

Two Swedish journalists jailed for 11 years in Ethiopia for entering the country illegally and for helping and promoting the outlawed Ogaden National...

Two Swedish journalists jailed for 11 years in Ethiopia for...

Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with police

Dispute over gender segregation in public erupts between Haredi Jews and secular Jews.

Dispute over gender segregation in public erupts between...

The Vatican’s appeal against kidnapping in Columbia

Pope Benedict XVI’s appeal and prayer for Colombians and for military...

Pope Benedict XVI’s appeal and prayer for Colombians and...

Philippine floods death toll nears 1,500

More than a week after the disaster struck, the death toll from killer floods in the Philippines has risen by more than 200 with government officials expecting...

More than a week after the disaster struck, the death toll...

Good nutrition is a 'fundamental human right' – EC

The European Commission says complete and varied nutrition is a fundamental...

The European Commission says complete and varied nutrition...

Arab League observers greeted by protesters in Syria

Arab League peace monitors arrive in the Syrian city of Homs, and are greeted...

Arab League peace monitors arrive in the Syrian city of...

Suicide car bomber attacks Iraq’s interior ministry

A suicide car bomber attacked Iraq’s interior ministry, leaving at least five...

A suicide car bomber attacked Iraq’s interior ministry,...

London tube drivers strike on Boxing Day

London tube drivers belonging to the Aslef union started their 24-hour strike, affecting shopping heading for Boxing Day sales and football fans.

London tube drivers belonging to the Aslef union started...

Arab League observers expected in Syria today

Arab League observers to monitor whether Syria’s president is complying with...

Arab League observers to monitor whether Syria’s...

Egyptian blogger freed

Egyptian blogger is freed from jail after becoming a symbol of the pro-democracy movement struggling to end military rule in Egypt.

Egyptian blogger is freed from jail after becoming a symbol...

Eurozone economy forecast to shrink in 2012

Team of UK economists predicts the eurozone economy will shrink 0.6% in 2012 if...

Team of UK economists predicts the eurozone economy will...

Man stabbed in Oxford Street during Boxing Day sales

A man was stabbed to death in London, on the junction between Oxford Street and...

A man was stabbed to death in London, on the junction...

The Pope’s harsh words against Christmas consumerism

Pope Benedict XVI had harsh words for consumerism as he celebrated the...

Pope Benedict XVI had harsh words for consumerism as he...

Yemeni President promises to leave the country

Yemen’s president Ali Abdullah Saleh vowed to leave the country for the...

Yemen’s president Ali Abdullah Saleh vowed to leave the...

Prince Philip undergoes heart surgery

The 90-year-old Duke of Edinburgh was treated for a blocked coronary artery and a successful invasive procedure of coronary stenting was performed.

The 90-year-old Duke of Edinburgh was treated for a blocked...

Cuba to release 2,900 prisoners in ‘goodwill gesture’

Cuba will release hundreds of prisoners for humanitarian reasons ahead of a...

Cuba will release hundreds of prisoners for humanitarian...