Protests erupt in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which is governing Syria claims that the individuals responsible for the arson were foreign fighters and that they have been detained
Suspect in Germany Christmas market attack arraigned
German authorities confirmed receiving warnings about the suspect last year but stated that he did not align with typical profiles of extremist attackers
Indian journalist shot dead in Bangalore

A prominent Indian journalist, said to be critical of Hindu nationalist politics, has been shot dead outside her home in Bangalore, police say

A prominent Indian journalist, said to be critical of Hindu...

Category 5 Hurricane Irma: makes landfall in Caribbean

One of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded, Hurricane Irma made...

One of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded,...

Rare malaria case causes death of young girl in Italy

The death of a 4-year-old girl in Italy is puzzling doctors as mosquito-borne...

The death of a 4-year-old girl in Italy is puzzling doctors...

Myanmar conflict: nearly 125,000 refugees flood into Bangladesh

The number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Myanmar into Bangladesh is rising...

The number of Rohingya refugees crossing from Myanmar into...

Fake images make a bad situation worse in Myanmar

Images from other conflicts, some from 30 years ago, are being used as...

Images from other conflicts, some from 30 years ago, are...

Indian hospital being investigated over infant deaths

A second Indian hospital is being investigated after it was reported that...

A second Indian hospital is being investigated after it was...

The Caribbean braces itself for incoming hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a category four storm as several warnings...

Hurricane Irma has been upgraded to a category four storm...

Kim Jong-un 'begging for war': North Korea nuclear crisis

North Korea seen to be moving what appears to be an intercontinental ballistic...

North Korea seen to be moving what appears to be an...

US envoy to UN on North Korea: We don’t want war, but our patience is not unlimited

The United States has urged the UN Security Council to quickly slap North Korea with the ‘strongest possible sanctions’

The United States has urged the UN Security Council to...

MOAS quits the Med: 'Search and rescue is not the solution to the ongoing migration crisis'

"MOAS does not want to become part of a mechanism where there is no guarantee of safe harbour or welcome for those being assisted and rescued at sea. In...

"MOAS does not want to become part of a mechanism...

Trump 'to scrap' amnesty for young immigrants

US President Donald Trump has decided to scrap a programme that protects young...

US President Donald Trump has decided to scrap a programme...

Canada provides asylum to gay people fleeing persecution in Chechnya

Canada is secretly providing asylum to gay men fleeing Chechnya, Russia in...

Canada is secretly providing asylum to gay men fleeing...

Tensions increase: South Korea simulates attack on North's main nuclear test site

Tensions increase as South Korea simulates an attack on North Korea's main nuclear test site, following the most powerful nuclear attack cast by the North...

Tensions increase as South Korea simulates an attack on...

Myanmar blocks all UN aid to civilians at centre of Rohingya crisis

All UN aid agencies have been blocked from prioviding vital supplies to...

All UN aid agencies have been blocked from prioviding vital...

Duchess of Cambridge expecting third child

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate are said to...

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate are...

Germany elections: Merkel leads Schulz in polls

According to media reports, opinion polls suggest Angela Merkel could secure a...

According to media reports, opinion polls suggest Angela...

Russia accuses US of ‘blatant hostility’ after closure of diplomatic sites

The US’ order was a response to Moscow demanding the US halve its diplomatic staff in Russia

The US’ order was a response to Moscow demanding the...

North Korea claims to have conducted ‘perfect’ hydrogen bomb test

The Hermit Kingdom carried out its sixth and most powerful nuclear test on...

The Hermit Kingdom carried out its sixth and most powerful...