Former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont remanded in custody
The German authorities now have 60 days to reach a decision on the extradition request made by Spain
Putin says Russian shopping complex fire was caused by 'criminal negligence'
The Russian president said that the fire, which killed 64 people, many of them children, could have been avoided if not for 'sloppiness' 
Sarkozy in London marking de Gaulle anniversary

After 70 years, its the first time that a French President is marking Gen. de...

After 70 years, its the first time that a French...

French floods death toll rises further

A downpour typical of six months fell over the Var in just six hours

A downpour typical of six months fell over the Var in...

UK’s public sector workers work nine years less

Public sector employees work nine years less than their private sector...

Public sector employees work nine years less than their...

Vatican hails 'The Blues Brothers'

The Vatican has praised the 30-year-old cult musical comedy The Blues Brothers and dubbed it a "Catholic classic", urging all Catholics to watch it

The Vatican has praised the 30-year-old cult musical...

Finland's prime minister resigns

Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen has resigned, ending seven years of government marked by sound policies but tinged with scandal, making way for the...

Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen has resigned,...

Plane skids off runway in Ottawa, none injured

A United Express plane with 36 people on board skidded off the runway at...

A United Express plane with 36 people on board skidded...

Israel announces 'easing' of Gaza blockade

Israel has announced that it has decided to ease a Gaza land blockade...

Israel has announced that it has decided to ease a Gaza...

16 injured in German train crash

A passenger train smashed into a derailed cargo train in northern Germany, leaving 16 people injured, one of them seriously

A passenger train smashed into a derailed cargo train in...

Mexican police kidnapped and butchered by drug gang

Mexico is facing the most violent surge in drug related violence

Mexico is facing the most violent surge in drug related...

Tehran summons UK ambassador over terror claims

'We made clear we condemn all terrorism anywhere and firmly reject any...

'We made clear we condemn all terrorism anywhere and...

Mandela bids final farewell to great-grandchild killed in crash

Former South African President Nelson Mandela joined hundreds of mourners and...

Former South African President Nelson Mandela joined...

Death toll rises to 19 in French floods

French rescuers have continued to dig into thick mud and debris looking for missing after Wednesday’s flash floods that hit the back hills of the...

French rescuers have continued to dig into thick mud and...

Belgian King asks Bart De Wever to lead coalition talks

Elio di Rupo set to become Belgium's next Prime Minister

Elio di Rupo set to become Belgium's next Prime...

BP chief Hayward says he is sorry

BP chief testifies over his company's role in Gulf oil crisis

BP chief testifies over his company's role in Gulf...

Merkel loses majority in upper chamber

Red Green coalition formed

Red Green coalition formed

Obama vows to make 'reckless' BP pay
Rain storms kill nine in France

At least nine people have died and several others were reported missing following violent rain storms that hit France's Mediterranean coast through the...

At least nine people have died and several others were...

Malta gave protection to 65% of asylum applicants in 2009 - UNHCR global trends report

Finland and Malta had the highest total recognition rate in 2009 (78% and 65%, respectively).

Finland and Malta had the highest total recognition rate...