US denounces Israeli settlement plans
The US has criticised Israel's decision to authorise the construction of 3,000 more housing units in occupied East Jerusalem and the West Bank.
Tunisian president calls for new cabinet
Anger continues to spill on the streets of Tunisia as recently elected President Moncef Marzouki calls for new cabinet.
Pakistan drops barrier for Nato supply route

Nato’s supply routes into Afghanistan are reopened by Pakistan after US...

Nato’s supply routes into Afghanistan are reopened by...

Home and offices of Former French President are raided

Nicolas Sarkozy’s home and offices are raided amid investigations into...

Nicolas Sarkozy’s home and offices are raided amid...

Mexico election runner-up demands vote recount

Runner-up in Mexico’s presidential poll on Sunday rejects defeat and demands...

Runner-up in Mexico’s presidential poll on Sunday rejects...

Update 2 | EU Parliament rejects ACTA

The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement is rejected by European Parliament this morning after failed attempts to postpone the decision.

The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement is rejected by...

Evidence of important scientific discovery at CERN

Maltese scientists conducting research at CERN on the control of the beam...

Maltese scientists conducting research at CERN on the...

Syrian president regrets downing of Turkish jet

Regret is expressed by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for downing of Turkish...

Regret is expressed by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for...

Pena Nieto claims victory in Mexican presidential election

Mexico's old ruling party, the PRI, set to return to power as early results...

Mexico's old ruling party, the PRI, set to return to power...

Japan restarts nuclear reactor amid protests

People take to the streets as Japan restarts the first nuclear reactor since...

People take to the streets as Japan restarts the first...

Former Israel PM Yitzhak Shamir dies at 96

Israel’s second-longest serving prime minister, Yitzhak Shamir, passes away...

Israel’s second-longest serving prime minister, Yitzhak...

Islamists destroy Timbuktu world heritage site

Mausoleums and tombs are destroyed with pick-axes by Al-Qaida-linked Ansar Dine...

Mausoleums and tombs are destroyed with pick-axes by...

Newly-elected Mohamed Morsi is sworn into office in Egypt

Mohamed Morsi vows to protect the freedom of Egypt’s people as he is formally...

Mohamed Morsi vows to protect the freedom of Egypt’s...

UN proposed transition plan is rejected by Syrian opposition

Syrian opposition groups reject UN’s proposal for a transitional government...

Syrian opposition groups reject UN’s proposal for a...

16 killed in attacks on Kenyan churches

Kenyan Red Cross and a medical official say 16 people were killed in the Kenyan town of Garissa near Somalia during attacks on churches.

Kenyan Red Cross and a medical official say 16 people were...

Around 350 homes destroyed in Colorado wildfire

Second body is found at a residence destroyed by most destructive wildfire in...

Second body is found at a residence destroyed by most...

Egypt’s new president condemned by New York politicians

After promising to free a terrorist, Egypt’s new president has been condemned...

After promising to free a terrorist, Egypt’s new...

World leaders attempt to end bloodshed in Syria

United Nations envoy Kofi Annan expresses optimism as world leaders meet in...

United Nations envoy Kofi Annan expresses optimism as world...

Chinese astronauts return to Earth

Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth after 13 days in space after successfully docking a manned spacecraft to another in orbit

Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth after 13 days in...

UN proposal for Syria backed by Russia and other world leaders

UN proposal for unity government in Syria is backed by world leaders but Russia...

UN proposal for unity government in Syria is backed by...