Syrian State media reports missile attacks on airbase in Homs
Several people have died or were hurt after a Syrian military airport was hit by missiles just days after a suspected chemical attack on the rebel-held town of Douma
At least 70 dead is suspected chemical attack in Syria
Syrian government calls allegations of chemical attack, in Syrian town Douma, a “fabrication”
UN appeals for urgent aid in Pakistan’s flood disaster

The US has joined in relief operations while the UN has appealed for $460...

The US has joined in relief operations while the UN has...

Rwanda gorillas saved by funds of visiting tourists

Africa’s critically endangered mountain gorilla’s, which are...

Africa’s critically endangered mountain...

Japan’s elderly going missing raising concerns over the welfare system

Around 200 of Japan’s eldest citizens are missing, as an ongoing nationwide search continues to look for the displaced after the discovery of a 30-year...

Around 200 of Japan’s eldest citizens are missing,...

Israeli suspect extradited to Germany
Taliban militants urge government to refuse US aid

Taliban militants have appealed to the Pakistani government to reject aid...

Taliban militants have appealed to the Pakistani...

Putin criticised by Russian media for putting on a political show

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is stirring anger in the Russian press...

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is stirring anger...

Guantanamo detainee starts trial at military tribunal

A detainee of Guantanamo bay is due to face a military tribunal after the...

A detainee of Guantanamo bay is due to face a military...

Australia’s PM promises important railway link in election run-up

Australia’s Labour government is leading in a narrow election advantage...

Australia’s Labour government is leading in a...

UN warns of second wave of Pakistani flood deaths

The United Nations warned today of a second wave of deaths from the floods in...

The United Nations warned today of a second wave of...

Drugs cheat Olympic sprinter discovered dead

Former American Olympic sprinter Antonio Pettigrew who was stripped of his...

Former American Olympic sprinter Antonio Pettigrew who...

Strong winds clear toxic smoke from Moscow skies

Strong winds cleared the toxic smoke from raging wildfires that has choked...

Strong winds cleared the toxic smoke from raging...

Pope refuses resignation in sex abuse scandal
Russian seed bank loses appeal
Video | Fed-up flight attendant makes sliding exit

It has been a long time since being a flight attendant was considered to be a...

It has been a long time since being a flight attendant...

Mexico's former President backs proposal to legalise drugs in country

Vicente Fox, the former Mexican president who was a key U.S. ally in the war...

Vicente Fox, the former Mexican president who was a key...

UN report says number of civilians killed or injured in Afghanistan soared by 31%

The latest UN bi-annual report published today has showed that the number of civilians killed or injured in Afghanistan has jumped by 31%, despite a fall in...

The latest UN bi-annual report published today has showed...

Rescuers in north-west China search for more victims as landslide claims 337 lives

Rescuers in north-west China were continuing a frantic search for more than 1,100 people missing after a huge landslide that had claimed 337 lives.

Rescuers in north-west China were continuing a frantic...

Campbell ‘mildly flirtatious’ with former Liberian President, former agent tells War Crimes’ Court

Supermodel Naomi Campbell's former agent Carole White this morning has resumed her testimony in the war crimes trial of ex-Liberian President Charles...

Supermodel Naomi Campbell's former agent Carole White...