Turkey government puts Gezi project on hold
Turkey's government has agreed to suspend redevelopment plans for a park in Istanbul until a court rules on the issue.
Malta backs EU-US trade agreement
EU Member States agree on mandate to launch trade negotiations with the United States.
Shelling in Syria's Raqqa kills 20, including eight children

Syrian government shelling kills about 20 people, at least eight of them...

Syrian government shelling kills about 20 people, at least...

Toyota poised to reclaim biggest carmaker title

Toyota is set to reclaim the title of world's biggest carmaker in 2012, after...

Toyota is set to reclaim the title of world's biggest...

Obama to cut vacation short to work on fiscal deal

US president Barack Obama cuts short his traditional Christmas break to prevent...

US president Barack Obama cuts short his traditional...

Piers Morgan faces petition for deportation following anti-gun stand

Over 31,000 Americans sign petition calling for British TV host Piers Morgan to...

Over 31,000 Americans sign petition calling for British TV...

Pilgrims celebrate birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem

Thousands of Christian pilgrims around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus...

Thousands of Christian pilgrims around the world celebrate...

Egypt constitutional referendum result delayed pending investigations

Result of controversial referendum on Egypt's new constitution delayed pending...

Result of controversial referendum on Egypt's new...

Nelson Mandela to spend Christmas in South Africa hospital

South Africa's first black President Nelson Mandela to spend Christmas in...

South Africa's first black President Nelson Mandela to...

Pope Benedict - Christmas plea to end Syria violence

Pope Benedict XVI repeats call for an end to bloodshed in Syria during his...

Pope Benedict XVI repeats call for an end to bloodshed in...

Piers Morgan's US gun law criticism lands him deportation petition

CNN host faces deportation petition after he criticised the gun law in the US...

CNN host faces deportation petition after he criticised the...

US adviser killed in Kabul

Afghan policewoman being investigated to see whether the killing was intentional or accidental.

Afghan policewoman being investigated to see whether the...

Queen’s Christmas message recorded in 3D

Produced by Sky News, Queen Elizabeth has recorded her first 3D Christmas...

Produced by Sky News, Queen Elizabeth has recorded her...

Egyptian referendum 'approves' new constitution

Egyptians ‘approve’ controversial new constitution in a referendum...

Egyptians ‘approve’ controversial new constitution in a...

Pope Benedict pardons former butler Paolo Gabriele

Pope Benedict XVI pardons former butler Paolo Gabriele who is serving 18-month...

Pope Benedict XVI pardons former butler Paolo Gabriele who...

Pakistan blast in Peshawar kills provincial minister

A suicide bomber kills at least eight people – including provincial minister...

A suicide bomber kills at least eight people – including...

Syria acting to safeguard chemical weapons, says Russia

Syria consolidating chemical weapons to prevent rebels capturing them, Russia...

Syria consolidating chemical weapons to prevent rebels...

Italy election campaign kicks off as parliament dissolved

Italy's parliament dissolved following caretaker Prime Minister Mario Monti's...

Italy's parliament dissolved following caretaker Prime...

Italian PM Monti resigns as country heads to elections

Mario Monti has resigned as Italian prime minister, officials say, keeping a...

Mario Monti has resigned as Italian prime minister,...

Obama nominates John Kerry as secretary of state

US President Barack Obama has nominated Senator John Kerry to succeed Hillary...

US President Barack Obama has nominated Senator John Kerry...