Malta's UN ambassador Vanessa Frazier, circulates new draft resolution focusing on Gaza’s children
The new resolution being drafted focuses on children in the hopes that all 15 members of the UN Security Council can agree on the protection for children in the ongoing...
Trans people can now be baptised, godparents and witnesses at weddings, Vatican announces
The Church's doctrinal office publishes three web pages discussing transgender individuals' involvement in the church, addressing their eligibility as godparents,...
Automotive watchdog orders VW to recall 2.4 million cars

German media reports suggest the KBA earlier rejected VW's proposals that...

German media reports suggest the KBA earlier rejected...

Israeli police kill two Palestinian youths in Jerusalem as violence escalates

Death toll climbs to 32 as Israel orders deployment of soldiers and sets up checkpoints.

Death toll climbs to 32 as Israel orders deployment of...

Syrian army prepares assault as IS battles insurgents

Gains by Islamic State north of Aleppo would threaten the supply lines of rival...

Gains by Islamic State north of Aleppo would threaten the...

EU leaders to discuss possible migration deal with Turkey

Turkey is thought to be hosting some two million people, most of them fleeing...

Turkey is thought to be hosting some two million people,...

Foreign minister concerned with violence in Israel and Palestine

Malta condemns in an unequivocal manner, all attacks on civilians wherever they...

Malta condemns in an unequivocal manner, all attacks on...

'2016 diesel models may have suspect software' - VW

Volkswagen confirmed that the 'auxiliary emissions control...

Volkswagen confirmed that the 'auxiliary emissions...

Clinton, Sanders trade barbs at Democratic presidential debate

The two contenders tangled over foreign policy, gun control and economic policy

The two contenders tangled over foreign policy, gun control...

ICC to investigate Russia- Georgia war

International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda says she has evidence suggesting potential war crimes committed in South Ossetia in 2008

International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda says...

Jamaican writer Marlon James wins Man Booker Prize 2015

Jamaican author Marlon James won the Man Booker Prize 2015 for his novel A...

Jamaican author Marlon James won the Man Booker Prize 2015...

Israel 'closes off' parts of Jerusalem after deadly attacks

Israeli parliament closes off areas in Jerusalem after three people die and...

Israeli parliament closes off areas in Jerusalem after...

'MH17 was shot down by Russian-made BUK missile from eastern Ukraine' - Dutch Safety Board

A report on the 15-month investigation into the commercial flight MH17's crash in Ukraine is presented to victims' families; Missile...

A report on the 15-month investigation into the...

Refugees crossing over to EU rises to 710,000

Due to an increasing shortage of boats in Libya and worsening weather...

Due to an increasing shortage of boats in Libya and...

US airdrops ammunition, supplies to Syrian rebels

Last week, Washington shelved a programme to train and equip...

Last week, Washington shelved a programme to train and...

Dutch board to publish MH17 plane crash report

Dutch safety board will publish a final report on the causes for the MH17 plane...

Dutch safety board will publish a final report on the...

Playboy to stop publishing images of naked women

Playboy magazine executives confirm that the magazine is to stop publishing...

Playboy magazine executives confirm that the magazine is to...

Turkey blames IS for Ankara bombings

The twin bomb blasts at a peace rally on Saturday have raised tensions in Turkey, three weeks before snap elections are due on 1 November.

The twin bomb blasts at a peace rally on Saturday have...

Iranian parliament approves nuclear deal

The deal was passed with 161 votes in favour, 59 against and 13 abstentions, the official IRNA news agency said.

The deal was passed with 161 votes in favour, 59 against...

Five Air France employees arrested after violent demonstrations

Five Air France workers arrested on suspicion of attacking company directors,...

Five Air France workers arrested on suspicion of attacking...