


ISIS pushes deeper into Kobane
UN warns of looming "massacre" in Syrian border town of Kobane as self-declared jihadists advance despite US-led strikes on their positions
UN warns of looming "massacre" in Syrian border...

Greek government survives vote of confidence
Greece’s coalition government survives a vote of confidence on Friday,...
Greece’s coalition government survives a vote of...

Car bomb explodes in Libya’s Benghazi
A car bomb kills one person and injures another on Friday in Libya’s eastern city of Benghazi
A car bomb kills one person and injures another on Friday...

Ebola death toll surpasses 4,000 mark
The number of people who have died from Ebola has surpassed the 4,000 mark, the World Health Organisation says
The number of people who have died from Ebola has surpassed...

Jihadists claim Libyan city for Islamic State
Photos and video emerge of Islamic State's black flags in Libya although...
Photos and video emerge of Islamic State's black flags...

New Frontex operation ‘not fit for purpose’ – Amnesty International
Operation Triton has budget of only €3 million per month, two-thirds less than Operation Mare Nostrum
Operation Triton has budget of only €3 million per...

Pakistani teenager Malala wins Nobel Peace prize
Nobel Peace prize is awarded jointly to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzai
Nobel Peace prize is awarded jointly to Kailash Satyarthi...

EU ministers plan passenger record scrutiny to counter jihadist threat
Immigration: Italy plans phasing-out of Mare Nostrum operation, Malta demands more financial resources for Frontex missions in Mediterranean
Immigration: Italy plans phasing-out of Mare Nostrum...

AD congratulates Swedish Greens on electoral success
Alternattiva Demokratika congratulate Swedish Greens on the appointment of six...
Alternattiva Demokratika congratulate Swedish Greens on the...

UKIP wins first elected parliamentary seat
UKIP milestone comes as a wake up call for ruling Conservative party
UKIP milestone comes as a wake up call for ruling...

North Korean leader's absence fuels coup speculation
Kim Jong Un "in total control"
Kim Jong Un "in total control"

At least 50 dead after suicide bombings in Yemen
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for either attack, but both bore...
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for either...

Islamic State issues 'press guidelines'
Media-savvy terror group threatens to crucify the families of journalists who disobey
Media-savvy terror group threatens to crucify the families...

Kenyan President on trial for crimes against humanity
Kenyatta appeared before ICC accused of inciting tribal gangs who butchered...
Kenyatta appeared before ICC accused of inciting tribal...

IS seize parts of key Syrian city
UK and US warn of limited airstrike effectiveness
UK and US warn of limited airstrike effectiveness

First Ebola patient dies in US
Officials in Dallas are now working to keep the virus contained, and around 48 people with whom Duncan had been in contact are being monitored.
Officials in Dallas are now working to keep the virus...

More airstrikes on IS targets in Kobani
Kobani, also known as Ayn al-Arab, has been facing an onslaught from three sides since last month, forcing nearly 130,000 to flee to Turkey.
Kobani, also known as Ayn al-Arab, has been facing an...

Travelers from West Africa to be screened at five US airports
Screenings will involve passengers answering a questionnaire and having their...
Screenings will involve passengers answering a...