Search operation ends in Genoa as death toll rises to 43
Responders to the tragic collapse of the bridge in Genoa, Italy have accounted for the last of the persons reported missing, bringing the death toll up to 43
Lombok rocked by another strong earthquake
The Indonesian Island was struck by another strong earthquake just two weeks after tremors killed more than 460 people in the area 
Libyan interim leader Abdul Jalil steps into Tripoli

The head of Libya's interim government, Mustafa Abdul Jalil flies to...

The head of Libya's interim government, Mustafa Abdul...

Swedish police arrest four on suspicion of plotting terrorist attack

Swedish police arrest four on suspicion of preparing a terror attack and have...

Swedish police arrest four on suspicion of preparing a...

Israeli embassy in Cairo attacked, ambassador flees

Egypt put its police force on a state of alert after a night of violence...

Egypt put its police force on a state of alert after a...

Clinton says Al-Qaeda behind 9/11 10th anniversary threat

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton warns that al-Qaeda is behind a...

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton warns that al-Qaeda...

Updated | Loyalists resist rebel push into Bani Walid

Gaddafi forces putting up fierce resistance in Bani Walid, one of four towns...

Gaddafi forces putting up fierce resistance in Bani...

Spanish warship releases 'Al Entisar' carrying German aid to Tripoli

UPDATED | A Spanish warship has stopped and boarded a ship carrying aid sent...

UPDATED | A Spanish warship has stopped and boarded a...

‘Credible’ terror attack threat on 9/11 anniversary

As today America commemorates the 10th anniversary from the tragic attacks of...

As today America commemorates the 10th anniversary from...

‘We’ll continue to look for solutions in Syria’ – Russian president

UN Resolution 1973 was exceeded in Libya, and Russia does not want a similar scenario to unfold in Syria, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said, speaking...

UN Resolution 1973 was exceeded in Libya, and Russia does...

Obama unveils $450bn job plan

US President Barack Obama has urged lawmakers to back his ambitious proposals aimed at creating more jobs and cutting taxes.

US President Barack Obama has urged lawmakers to back his...

Popular China rights activist gets nine months' jail

Chinese rights activist Wang Lihong was sentenced to nine months in jail on...

Chinese rights activist Wang Lihong was sentenced to nine...

Iran warns UN it would ‘not hesitate’ to hit back

In a formal complaint, Iran has warned the United Nations it would “not...

In a formal complaint, Iran has warned the United Nations...

Syrian oil deal snapped up by Trafigura on day of US boycott

A giant oil trader with Maltese shareholding is believed to have picked up a...

A giant oil trader with Maltese shareholding is believed...

Gay blood donations ban against EU law – Commissioner John Dalli

European Commissioner John Dalli says that blanket ban on gay blood donations...

European Commissioner John Dalli says that blanket ban on...

Pam Anderson tells Dalli not to set clock back on animal-tested cosmetics

PETA supporter Pamela Anderson asks Commissioner John Dalli not to delay legislation on banning sale of cosmetics tested on animals.

PETA supporter Pamela Anderson asks Commissioner John...

Gaddafi phones TV station, vows to defeat opposition and NATO

Col Muammar Gaddafi has phoned the Syrian Arrai TV channel, vowing to defeat...

Col Muammar Gaddafi has phoned the Syrian Arrai TV...

43 killed in plane crash, Russian authorities investigate

Russian aviation investigators have launched an inquiry into the passenger...

Russian aviation investigators have launched an inquiry...

Police detain three suspects in Delhi terrorist bombing

Police say they have traced an email sent from Kashmir allegedly claiming...

Police say they have traced an email sent from Kashmir...

France accuses Syria of crimes against humanity

As human rights activists report that Syrian forces have killed at least 23...

As human rights activists report that Syrian forces have...