Ukraine, Russia agree on 12-hour ceasefire in six cities to allow for evacuations
In the cities of Izyum and Mariupol, Russian shelling is holding up people from escaping and humanitarian aid from getting through
Ukrainians continue to flee heavily bombed cities
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the nation from his office in Lyiv on Monday night
Ukraine conflict: Army parade to mark independence

Ukraine is to mark its independence day with a military parade in Kiev as...

Ukraine is to mark its independence day with a military...

Egypt calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire as fighting rages

Egypt calls on Israel and Hamas to halt fire and resume ceasefire talks, but...

Egypt calls on Israel and Hamas to halt fire and resume...

170 migrants feared dead at sea off Libyan coast

A boat carrying 170 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa is feared lost at sea off...

A boat carrying 170 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa is...

Merkel in Ukraine visit as crisis mounts

Western leaders agree that Russian convoy, which entered Ukraine without Kiev's permit, is a new provocation by Moscow.  

Western leaders agree that Russian convoy, which entered...

73 dead in Sunni mosque attack in Iraq

An attack by suspected Shia militiamen on a Sunni mosque in Iraq's Diyala province has killed at least 73 people.

An attack by suspected Shia militiamen on a Sunni mosque in...

Gaza under renewed Israeli airstrikes

An Israeli air strike on central Gaza early Saturday has claimed the lives of at least seven Palestinians

An Israeli air strike on central Gaza early Saturday has...

Yemen leader urges army to step up security

Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi tells forces to brace for escalation as rebel deadline...

Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi tells forces to brace for escalation...

African nations tighten Ebola travel bans

Chad and South Africa beef up restrictions on infected countries despite...

Chad and South Africa beef up restrictions on infected...

Malaysia receives bodies of MH17 passengers

Nation in mourning as remains of passengers killed when Malaysia aircraft was...

Nation in mourning as remains of passengers killed when...

Ukraine customs checks start on Russian aid convoy

The aid is intended for civilians in the besieged rebel-held city of Luhansk,...

The aid is intended for civilians in the besieged...

Belgian Prime Minister's laptop stolen from car

Thief saw his chance when Di Rupo’s driver popped into a bookshop while...

Thief saw his chance when Di Rupo’s driver popped...

Hamas buries commanders killed by Israel

Funerals held for three Qassam Brigades leaders in Rafah, as Israel calls up fresh troops for extended Gaza campaign.

Funerals held for three Qassam Brigades leaders in Rafah,...

Hunt on for ‘British’ jihadist in Foley’s last video

The jihadist in the footage of the beheading of American journalist James Foley...

The jihadist in the footage of the beheading of American...

Israel kills three top Hamas commanders

Hamas’s military wing confirms deadly airstrike in Gaza’s Rafah, warning that “Israel will pay the price”.

Hamas’s military wing confirms deadly airstrike in...

Mediterranean states in anti-terrorism drills after Tripoli airport siege

More news outlets around the Mediterranean confirm 5+5 Mediterranean states are carrying out anti-terrorism drills  

More news outlets around the Mediterranean confirm 5+5...

Ukraine army pushes into rebel-held territory

At least 52 people killed, and more wounded, as troops fight their way into...

At least 52 people killed, and more wounded, as troops...

General behind Thailand coup named PM

Prayuth Chan-ocha voted into power by army-run legislature three months after he overthrew government.

Prayuth Chan-ocha voted into power by army-run legislature...

Israel vows to continue bombing Gaza

Prime Minister says he will continue to operate with “firmness” after Hamas commanders are killed in renewed offensive.

Prime Minister says he will continue to operate with...