


UNHCR urges countries to come forward with ‘relevant information’ on people smugglers
UN Human Rights Chief says Mediterranean ‘mass murderers’ must be brought to justice
UN Human Rights Chief says Mediterranean ‘mass...

Thousands evacuated as heavy rains flood Manila
More than 20,000 people were evacuated in the city of Marikina in eastern...
More than 20,000 people were evacuated in the city of...

Lockdown in Sierra Leone in bid to stop Ebola outbreak
No one will be allowed to leave their homes for three days, allowing volunteers...
No one will be allowed to leave their homes for three days,...

Updated | Salmond, Cameron comment on referendum outcome
Despite a sudden surge in support for separation, Scotland rejected...
Despite a sudden surge in support for separation, Scotland...

Maltese MEP urges immediate action on Libya
Miriam Dalli tells EU that recent migrant tragedies at sea "are...
Miriam Dalli tells EU that recent migrant tragedies at sea...

Ukraine crisis: President Poroshenko in key US visit
Poroshenko has also been pressing for military assistance from the US to help...
Poroshenko has also been pressing for military assistance...

Kosovo ‘imams held’ in raids on Islamic State recruitment
Among them are several imams, including the head of Pristina’s Grand...
Among them are several imams, including the head of...

'Violent acts' foiled by Australian raids, 15 arrested
A pre-dawn operation was carried out across Sydney and Brisbane by more than...
A pre-dawn operation was carried out across Sydney and...

Austria’s Alps hit by climate change
Austrian Climate Change Assessment Report 2014 says average temperatures in Austria have risen by almost 2C since 1880.
Austrian Climate Change Assessment Report 2014 says average...

Scotland votes on independence today
More than 4.2 million people have registered to vote, the largest electorate ever in Scotland, and turnout in the referendum is expected to be high.
More than 4.2 million people have registered to vote, the...

Sant explains abstention: Timing of EU-Ukraine association ‘imprudent’
MEPs’ triumphalism on EU-Ukraine agreement ignores interests of Eastern Ukrainians and geostrategic and diplomatic impact, says Labour MEP Alfred Sant
MEPs’ triumphalism on EU-Ukraine agreement ignores...

UNHCR alarmed at death toll from boat sinkings in the Mediterranean
According to information received by UNHCR from coastguards, five shipwrecks...
According to information received by UNHCR from...

Israel says mortar fired from Gaza
Israel claims that a mortar has been fired into their country from Gaza. Hamas denies any involvement.
Israel claims that a mortar has been fired into their...

US to deploy 3,000 troops to halt Ebola spread
United States President Barack Obama announced the delpoyment of 3,000 troops...
United States President Barack Obama announced the...

Thousands evacuated as Mayon volcano threatens eruption
The authorities are forcibly evacuating villagers living within 6km of the...
The authorities are forcibly evacuating villagers living...

One dead, one injured in Copenhagen shooting
Two victims were hit by shots from a sawn-off shotgun
Two victims were hit by shots from a sawn-off shotgun

Shelling in Donetsk kills six, wounds 15
Both the rebel and government sides have said they are rearming in case the fighting starts anew.
Both the rebel and government sides have said they are...

Three dead after foreign convoy targeted by suicide bomb in Kabul
The explosion occurred near the main entrance to the heavily fortified US...
The explosion occurred near the main entrance to the...