North Korea publishes apology from American detainee
State controlled North Korean agency KCNA publishes an apology by detained 85-year-old American Merrill Newman, as the National Security Council demands the man's release.
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Updated | Dozens die as Spanish train derails [VIDEO]

A train has derailed in north-western Spain, killing at least 77 of its 218...

A train has derailed in north-western Spain, killing at...

Pope Francis attacks drug legalisation in Latin America

Pope Francis has criticised drug legalisation plans in Latin America during the...

Pope Francis has criticised drug legalisation plans in...

US politicians back Prism spying programme

Congressmen narrowly reject amendment that would have curtailed the National...

Congressmen narrowly reject amendment that would have...

Spain's jobless rate falls for first time in two years

Spain's unemployment rate has fallen for the first time in two years, according...

Spain's unemployment rate has fallen for the first time in...

Indian headmistress tied to poisoned lunches arrested

The headmistress of the Indian school that authorities say served toxic...

The headmistress of the Indian school that authorities say...

Tunisian politician Mohamed Brahmi 'assassinated'

Tunisian opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi has been shot dead outside his...

Tunisian opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi has been shot...

New prince yet to be named

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have spent their first night at home with their new son, whose name they have yet to decide upon.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have spent their first...

22 dead following Mexico clashes

20 armed gang members have died in clashes with police in Mexico's Michoacan state, officials say.

20 armed gang members have died in clashes with police in...

Catholics attend mass in Rio for World Youth Day

Around 400,000 Roman Catholics have joined a ceremony on Copacabana Beach in...

Around 400,000 Roman Catholics have joined a ceremony on...

White House urges Congress to reject moves to curb NSA surveillance

Obama administration alarmed by vote aimed at blocking blanket surveillance of...

Obama administration alarmed by vote aimed at blocking...

Thousands celebrate newborn prince at Buckingham Palace

Thousands of well-wishers descended on Buckingham Palace on Monday night to...

Thousands of well-wishers descended on Buckingham Palace on...

Top US general outlines military options in Syrian conflict

Top US military officer has outlined the costs, risks and benefits of possible...

Top US military officer has outlined the costs, risks and...

Flight's nose gear collapses as it lands in New York

Ten people were left with minor injuries after a plane's nose wheel collapsed...

Ten people were left with minor injuries after a plane's...

Brazil crowds greet Pope Francis

Pope Francis has been greeted by tens of thousands of Brazilian pilgrims on his first papal trip abroad.

Pope Francis has been greeted by tens of thousands of...

Royal birth dominates UK newspapers

UK newspapers publish special 'souvenir' editions on this occasion.

UK newspapers publish special 'souvenir' editions on this...

Updated | Royal baby: wait is over as Duchess gives birth to son

The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy at St Mary's Hospital in...

The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy at St...

China hit by powerful earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes have struck China's north-west Gansu province, killing at least 47 people and injuring almost 300.

Two powerful earthquakes have struck China's north-west...

Online pornography to be blocked automatically in UK, says Cameron

Every household in the UK is to have pornography blocked by their internet...

Every household in the UK is to have pornography blocked by...