Unions call for strike against repression in Turkey
Unions have called for two days of action to denounce repression, as prime minister remains defiant in face of protests.
Six killed in Lebanon clashes
Violence stoked by civil war in neighbouring Syria claims more lives in northern city of Tripoli, Lebanon.
OLAF supervisory chairman says Dalli investigation has ‘potential problems’

John Dalli in Brussels to file lawsuit against Swedish Match, as police issue criminal charges against former canvasser implicated in snus bribe.

John Dalli in Brussels to file lawsuit against Swedish...

Ministers agree on single banking supervisory mechanism

EU finance ministers agree on single supervisory mechanism for European banks.

EU finance ministers agree on single supervisory mechanism...

HSBC to pay €1.4 billion in US money laundering penalties

HSBC confirms it will pay US authorities $1.9bn (€1.4 billion) in a...

HSBC confirms it will pay US authorities $1.9bn (€1.4...

Egypt braced for rival Cairo protests

Egypt's capital Cairo braces itself for rival rallies sparked by referendum on a new constitution ordered by President Mohammed Morsi.

Egypt's capital Cairo braces itself for rival rallies...

Egypt crisis: Morsi orders military to keep order

Egypt's President Morsi has ordered the military to maintain security and...

Egypt's President Morsi has ordered the military to...

British MPs to consider drugs decriminalisation system

The UK government is being urged by MPs to closely consider a system of drugs...

The UK government is being urged by MPs to closely consider...

Sir Patrick Moore, astronomer and broadcaster, dies aged 89

Sir Patrick presented the BBC programme The Sky At Night for over 50 years,...

Sir Patrick presented the BBC programme The Sky At Night...

EU receives Nobel Peace Prize, Van Rompuy pledges to master economic crisis

European Union awarded top Nobel honor for 'transforming Europe from a continent of war to a continent of peace'

European Union awarded top Nobel honor for 'transforming...

40 years since final moonwalk, former NASA agent appeals for stolen rocks

"It just amazes me that all these pieces of the Moon – Malta’s piece, Cyprus's, Spain's, Romania's – are all out there and yet I don't see much energy on...

"It just amazes me that all these pieces of the Moon –...

Met Police request to speak to Australian DJs over Kate Prank

British police may want to speak to two Australian DJs following the death of...

British police may want to speak to two Australian DJs...

Nelson Mandela, 94, spends night in hospital

Officials says Nobel peace prize laureate Nelson Mandela underwent tests during...

Officials says Nobel peace prize laureate Nelson Mandela...

Families in Philippines beg for food after typhoon devastation

Families on a southern Philippine island beg for food days after storm brings...

Families on a southern Philippine island beg for food days...

Berlusconi announces candidature, Mario Monti to step down

President’s office announces Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti’s intention...

President’s office announces Italian Prime Minister Mario...

Hamas leader rejects ceding ‘an inch of’ Palestine

Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal rejected ceding "an inch" of Palestinian territory...

Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal rejected ceding "an inch" of...

UN climate talks in Qatar deadlocked

Rich and poor nations disagree on funding as negotiators scramble to reach a global agreement on rising CO2 emissions.

Rich and poor nations disagree on funding as negotiators...

Egypt's opposition to shun Morsi talks

Egyptian President Morsi expected to press ahead with dialogue on ways to end crisis despite main factions vowing to stay away.

Egyptian President Morsi expected to press ahead with...

US Supreme Court to rule on gay marriage cases

The US Supreme Court has agreed for the first time to hear challenges to laws...

The US Supreme Court has agreed for the first time to hear...

Exiled Hamas leader to visit Gaza

The exiled political leader of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal, is due to make his first ever visit to Gaza to mark the organisation's 25th anniversary.

The exiled political leader of Hamas, Khaled Meshaal, is...