New EU sanctions against Russia to target coal imports, shipping and road transport
The latest raft of sanctions proposed by the European Commission targets Russian coal imports and transportation links
Zelensky tells UN: 'Act immediately or dissolve yourself altogether'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says civilians were killed in their apartments, crushed by tanks while sitting in their cars in the middle of the road, and women were raped...
Yemen capital struck by car bomb

Car bomb in Yemen capital Sanaa leaves at least 30 people dead and 40 others injured

Car bomb in Yemen capital Sanaa leaves at least...

Istanbul suicide bomber: Policeman killed

 A woman has detonated herself in the historic Sultanahmet area,...

 A woman has detonated herself in the historic...

AirAsia crash: Tail section of jet located

The tail area of the aircraft houses the crucial black box flight recorders,...

The tail area of the aircraft houses the crucial black box...

At least 30 Iraqi soldiers and security personnel killed in ISIL attacks

Two attacks by three suicide bombers in Iraq’s western Anbar province have left at least 30 Iraqi soldiers and security personnel dead.

Two attacks by three suicide bombers in Iraq’s...

Dutch Journalist detained by Turkish Police

Reporter detained for 3 hours by Turkish police for spewing “terroristic...

Reporter detained for 3 hours by Turkish police for spewing...

Belgian government denies murderer's request for assisted suicide

Frank Van Den Bleeken's request was accepted by the Belgian Federal...

Frank Van Den Bleeken's request was accepted by the...

Libya’s Tobruk government stops visas to Maltese nationals

Ministry for the interior claims visas will only be issued after security...

Ministry for the interior claims visas will only be issued...

Pegida rallies in Berlin: Germany takes to the streets

Groups supporting and opposing the anti-Islam group have held rival rallies...

Groups supporting and opposing the anti-Islam group have...

Libyan jets bomb Greek oil tanker, killing two crewmen

A Libyan military spokesman said the tanker had been targeted because it had...

A Libyan military spokesman said the tanker had been...

UN calls for urgent action against 'appalling trend' of abandoned migrant ships

Two ships, the Blue Sky M, a cargo vessel, and the Ezadeen, a livestock vessel, were abandoned by their crews within days of each other, leaving about...

Two ships, the Blue Sky M, a cargo vessel, and the...

AirAsia: Search progresses as weather improves

Five sections of wreckage have been detected, Indonesian officials say.

Five sections of wreckage have been detected, Indonesian...

Belgian murderer and rapist to be put to death by lethal injection

Frank Van Den Bleeken, 52, filed an application to end his life and the...

Frank Van Den Bleeken, 52, filed an application to end his...

Oldham may pull out of deal to sign Ched Evans

Oldham Athletic are considering pulling out of a controversial move for striker...

Oldham Athletic are considering pulling out of a...

Two supporters dead in Bangladesh clashes

Two people killed in clash with ruling party on the anniversary of...

Two people killed in clash with ruling party on the...

270,000 asylum seekers sought entry to EU in 2014

Frontex deputy executive director says numbers for 2014 nearly doubled the...

Frontex deputy executive director says numbers for 2014...

Roma baby laid to rest after being refused burial in French town

The girl, who died on 26 December, reportedly of sudden infant death syndrome,...

The girl, who died on 26 December, reportedly of sudden...

Pope Francis appoints 15 new cardinals

The Pope's selection includes churchmen from far-flung places such as Tonga, New Zealand and Myanmar, reflecting the growing diversity of the church

The Pope's selection includes churchmen from far-flung...

New visa rules to limit Syrian refugees from entering Lebanon

Lebanon reinforces restrictions with new visa rules

Lebanon reinforces restrictions with new visa rules