Malta-registered oil tanker collides with Norwegian warship
Royal Norwegian Navy frigate collided with Maltese oil tanker in a fjord in Norway as it was returning from NATO exercise Trident Juncture
Updated | 12 killed in California nightclub mass shooting, gunman identified
The gunman, who opened fire at a club with around 200 people inside, is reportedly now dead
Arab League threatens to freeze Syrian assets and plans travel ban

In an attempt to bring peace in Syria, the Arab League has threatened to freeze...

In an attempt to bring peace in Syria, the Arab League has...

German finance minister says budget discipline key to gain trust in euro

Wolfgang Schaeuble says the Euro needs more work to reverse it crisis of confidence, as the ratified EFSF impacted on the euro area’s confidence.

Wolfgang Schaeuble says the Euro needs more work to reverse...

Egyptians vote in first election since Mubarak’s ousting

Egypt is divided in two as Egyptians queue to cast their ballots in the first...

Egypt is divided in two as Egyptians queue to cast their...

Nato accused of helicopter attack on Pakistan military checkpoint

Pakistani officials accuse Nato for an early morning helicopter attack on...

Pakistani officials accuse Nato for an early morning...

Protests to blame for Egypt’s failing economy

Experts say Egypt is risking financial crisis as treasury funds and tourism...

Experts say Egypt is risking financial crisis as treasury...

Three kidnapped tourists and one dead in Timbuktu

UK warns citizens to stay away from northern Mali as several westerners are...

UK warns citizens to stay away from northern Mali as...

Tarhouni slams Libya's new government as supported by 'money, arms and PR'

Outgoing acting Prime Minister of Libya Ali Tarhouni - considered to be one of the most senior figures in Libya's transitional government - has denounced its...

Outgoing acting Prime Minister of Libya Ali Tarhouni -...

Egyptians continue rallying against military

Egyptians demand postponement of parliamentary elections as another mass rally...

Egyptians demand postponement of parliamentary elections as...

Syria risks sanctions imposed by Arab League

Arab League will impose sanctions on Syria if country fails to implement peace...

Arab League will impose sanctions on Syria if country fails...

Yemeni President signs deal to step down

Yemeni President Saleh signs agreement negotiated by Arab Gulf neighbours to gain immunity after stepping down from office.

Yemeni President Saleh signs agreement negotiated by Arab...

A "disastrous" German bond sale yesterday, has sparked fears that Europe's debt crisis was starting to threaten even Berlin, with the leaders of the euro...

A "disastrous" German bond sale yesterday, has sparked...

More deaths in Cairo, as Imam calls for military to stop shooting protestors

At least four more people have died in violent clashes in Cairo’s Tahrir Square, as the grand imam of Al-Azhar - Sunni Islam's highest seat of learning -...

At least four more people have died in violent clashes in...

Tribal opposition to new government line-up threatens Libya’s stability

Libyan tribes have said they would not recognise the government, after the unveiling of a new cabinet, and revived regional and tribal rivalries which threaten...

Libyan tribes have said they would not recognise the...

Thousands of Portuguese workers protest against austerity measures

Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers go on 24 hour general strike in...

Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers go on 24...

Video | NZ helicopter crash captured on live tv

A helicopter helping to install a Christmas tree in Auckland, New Zealand, has...

A helicopter helping to install a Christmas tree in...

Japan struck by two earthquakes in one day

Two earthquakes strike northern Japan today but no damage or warnings have been...

Two earthquakes strike northern Japan today but no damage...

France, Germany propose reform of EU treaties

France and Germany, Europe and eurozone’s biggest economies have vowed to...

France and Germany, Europe and eurozone’s biggest...

Euro slides to another six-week low against USD

The euro dived to a new six-week dollar low after French, German and Italian...

The euro dived to a new six-week dollar low after French,...