Talk of military attack on Iran is premature
Discussions of military attacks on Iran’s nuclear programme could be premature according US general but Israel considers Iran an existential threat.
Iran’s nuclear programme could start Cold War – Hague
UK foreign secretary warns that if safety mechanisms are not set up, Iran’s nuclear programme could start a “new Cold War in the Middle East.
Radical American cleric killed in US drone attack

A US Predator drone aircraft armed with Hellfire missiles killed a radical...

A US Predator drone aircraft armed with Hellfire missiles...

Michael Jackson’s doctor evaded paramedics’ questions

Conrad Murray’s trial for the involuntary manslaughter of continues and...

Conrad Murray’s trial for the involuntary...

China vows ‘democracy’ in national day

Marking China’s national day in Beijing, Chinese President Wen Jiabao...

Marking China’s national day in Beijing, Chinese...

Snipers disrupt assault and 50,000 Libyans flee

Pro-Gaddafi snipers force Libya’s new rulers’ fighters to regroup...

Pro-Gaddafi snipers force Libya’s new rulers’...

US hits out at Syria over attempted attack on ambassador

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton demanded that Syria "take every...

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton demanded that Syria...

Greek PM holds new bailout talks

Greek PM George Papandreou is to hold further talks with European leaders as negotiations continue in Athens on a new instalment of bailout loans.

Greek PM George Papandreou is to hold further talks with...

Beached whale found in a field in Yorkshire

Experts have remained baffled when, 800m away from the beach, a whale was...

Experts have remained baffled when, 800m away from the...

President Saleh warnings of Civil War

After a three-month absence, Yemen President Ali Abdullah Saleh returned to protests and refuses to step down as promised failing to sign deal since March.

After a three-month absence, Yemen President Ali Abdullah...

Medvedev denies Russia vote 'predetermined'

President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday denied that the fate of Russia's...

President Dmitry Medvedev on Friday denied that the fate...

Gaddafi spokesman Moussa Ibrahim arrested fleeing Sirte 'dressed as woman'

Troops loyal to Libya's National Transitional Council have captured  Moussa Ibrahim, who became an almost nightly feature on television earlier this...

Troops loyal to Libya's National Transitional Council...

UNHCR, IOM, Save the Children express concern at Lampedusa 'unsafe port' status

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Save the Children have...

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees...

Updated | Germany backs eurozone bailout

Victory for Angela Merkel as Germany votes in favour of expansion of eurozone bailout fund in a bid to control the debt crisis.

Victory for Angela Merkel as Germany votes in favour of...

Saudi King withdraws court sentence against woman who broke ban on female drivers

Kind Abdullah annuls court ruling for woman sentenced to lashings for breaking ban on female drivers.

Kind Abdullah annuls court ruling for woman sentenced to...

Jackson's kids witnessed doctor's CPR effort

A former bodyguard has told a court in LA how Michael Jackson's children...

A former bodyguard has told a court in LA how Michael...

Hong Kong at standstill as Typhoon Nesat hits

Typhoon Nesat forces Hong Kong schools, financial markets and businesses to...

Typhoon Nesat forces Hong Kong schools, financial markets...

EFA supports EP adoption of Resolution on Palestine

European Parliament endorses Palestinian bid for statehood.

European Parliament endorses Palestinian bid for...

Michael Jackson’s doctor on trial

Dramatic evidence shown at the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor has included an audio tape of the drugged singer barely able to speak and a picture of...

Dramatic evidence shown at the trial of Michael...

Sanctions call on Syria backed off

Western powers dropped calls for immediate sanctions against Syria at the UN Security Council in the face of veto threats from China and Russia, as activists...

Western powers dropped calls for immediate sanctions...