Steve Linick's role was terminated after he launched an investigation into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo over alleged abuse of office
The decree will also allow travel between Italy’s regions, which was previously heavily restricted.
Three killed by lightning strike in Argentina
A further 20 injured as they attempted to seek shelter from storm.
A further 20 injured as they attempted to seek shelter from...
India's government sets up anti-corruption helpline
Helpline launched to serve as a deterrent to corrupt government officials.
Helpline launched to serve as a deterrent to corrupt...
Explosion at Japan chemical factory
Five workers killed in a Mitsubishi plant in central Japan.
Five workers killed in a Mitsubishi plant in central Japan.
CAR leader prepares to step down
President Michel Djotodia due to meet regional leaders in Chad against backop of religious unrest sweeping the nation.
President Michel Djotodia due to meet regional leaders in...
Canadian becomes first bird flu fatality in North America
A Canadian woman got infected with the virus after a visit to Beijing.
A Canadian woman got infected with the virus after a visit...
UK government to ‘auction off’ visas
UK government proposes to auction off visas to highest bidders or sold in exchange for good causes.
UK government proposes to auction off visas to highest...
Tunisian PM resigns as part of transition plan
Ali Larayedh steps down in line with agreement for ending political deadlock...
Ali Larayedh steps down in line with agreement for ending...
Anti-Taliban campaigner killed in bomb blast
Chaudhry Aslam, a face of Pakistan’s anti-militia campaign, targeted by...
Chaudhry Aslam, a face of Pakistan’s anti-militia...
Afghanistan orders release of 72 ‘Taliban’ prisoners
Decision comes despite US insistence that prisoners pose a serious threat to...
Decision comes despite US insistence that prisoners pose a...
Egypt unrest: Morsi's absence halts Cairo trial
The trial of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi adjourned after officials...
The trial of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi...
Zambia opposition leader charged with calling president a potato
Zambian police have arrested and charged an opposition leader with defamation,...
Zambian police have arrested and charged an opposition...
Former Miss Venezuela shot dead in attempted robbery
Gunmen shot dead a former Miss Venezuela and her British-born partner in front...
Gunmen shot dead a former Miss Venezuela and her...
First chemical weapon materials removed from Syria
First batch of poison gas precursor chemicals removed from war-torn country.
First batch of poison gas precursor chemicals removed from...
[WATCH] US cold wave kills 21
Unseasonally cold weather in the U.S. has led to at least 21 deaths and resulted in freezing temperatures in all 50 states on Tuesday, according to reports.
Unseasonally cold weather in the U.S. has led to at least...
Euro area unemployment rate at 12.1%
Eurozone unemployment rate at 12.1% while rate in EU28 stands at 10.9%.
Eurozone unemployment rate at 12.1% while rate in EU28...
Libya warns it may sink oil tankers nearing east ports
Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan warned oil tankers to stay away from eastern...
Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan warned oil tankers to stay...
2014: A year of hope for Libya
Libya has the potential to become a regional leader and see its society and economy flourish, vindicating the bloody and violent Arab Spring.
Libya has the potential to become a regional leader and see...
Gay marriage temporarily suspended in US state
American top court temporarily halts gay marriage in Utah.
American top court temporarily halts gay marriage in Utah.
