Kim Jong-nam murder: Vietnamese woman pleads guilty to lesser charge
A Vietnamese woman accused of killing Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korea's leader, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of causing hurt by potentially deadly means
Ukraine comic leads presidential poll first round
A comedian with no political experience has won the most votes in the first round of Ukraine's presidential elections, according to exit polls
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...

25 EU states sign up for EU fiscal pact

25 of the EU's 27 member states have agreed to join a fiscal treaty to enforce budget discipline. The UK and Czech Republic refuse agreement.

25 of the EU's 27 member states have agreed to join a...

West urges UN to take action in Syria

Western countries push for a tough resolution at a UN Security Council meeting on the crisis in Syria.

Western countries push for a tough resolution at a UN...

Obama confirms drone strikes in Pakistan

US President Barack Obama confirms drone strike in Pakistan during live broadcast on social networks.

US President Barack Obama confirms drone strike in Pakistan...

UNHCR: 1,500 died in the Mediterranean in 2011

UNHCR says the Mediterranean takes the record as the most deadly stretch of...

UNHCR says the Mediterranean takes the record as the most...

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...