Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe assassinated in broad daylight
Malta's ambassador to Japan expresses 'shock and utter disbelief' at shooting of Abe, described as 'a great friend of Malta'
Boris Johnson to step down as Conservative leader
Despite stepping down as Conservative leader, Boris Johnson will stay on as UK Prime Minister until autumn to allow a Tory leadership contest to be carried out
Coalition against Islamic State begins to form

UK Prime minister David Cameron indicates willingness to participate in...

UK Prime minister David Cameron indicates willingness to...

Sarkozy launches political comeback at Lille rally

Sarkozy’s leadership bid for the UMP is considered by many as a first...

Sarkozy’s leadership bid for the UMP is considered by...

Over 3,000 Europeans with IS says EU counter-terrorism chief

Gilles de Kerchove says the number of 3,000 included all those who have been to...

Gilles de Kerchove says the number of 3,000 included all...

Ukraine eyes EU membership for 2020

President Poroshenko announced series of reforms in the run-up to the application for membership

President Poroshenko announced series of reforms in the...

Rescued Syrian migrants refuse to leave Cypriot cruise ship

The migrants, including 52 children, are believed to be Syrian civilians...

The migrants, including 52 children, are believed to be...

Red Cross teams targeted while burying Ebola victims in Guinea

One Red Cross worker is recovering after being wounded in in the neck

One Red Cross worker is recovering after being wounded in...

Boko Haram shelling Nigeria-Cameroon border as refugees flee conflict

The U.N. refugee agency reports around 100 Nigerians are crossing into Cameroon...

The U.N. refugee agency reports around 100 Nigerians are...

14 ISIS militants, five civilians killed in air bombardment over Syria

Coalition jets target IS-controlled oil fields in Syria

Coalition jets target IS-controlled oil fields in Syria

Hollande confirms beheading of French hostage by IS

Video posted by Soldiers of the Caliphate claims that Herve Gourdel, a French...

Video posted by Soldiers of the Caliphate claims that Herve...

196 speakers to address the 69th UN General Assembly session

Thursday’s session to focus on a more robust international response to...

Thursday’s session to focus on a more robust...

Obama calls on world to help US destroy ‘cancerous’ Islamic State

US President Barack Obama called on the world to help the United...

US President Barack Obama called on the world to help the...

Europol hails another success in fight against organised crime

Law enforcement officers from 34 countries take part in the largest ever...

Law enforcement officers from 34 countries take part in the...

DiCaprio appeals for action on climate change

Actor tells world leaders “you can make history … or be vilified...

Actor tells world leaders “you can make history...

[WATCH] Airstrikes over Syria could last years, say military leaders

The strategy announced by President Obama involves airstrikes and training,...

The strategy announced by President Obama involves...

Teenage 'known terror suspect' killed after stabbing two police officers in Melbourne

18-year-old Abdul Numan Haider, whose passport was cancelled a week ago on security grounds, was killed on Tuesday evening, having arrived at a police station...

18-year-old Abdul Numan Haider, whose passport was...

India goes to Mars

Indian spacecraft successfully enters Mars orbit

Indian spacecraft successfully enters Mars orbit

Ebola claimed 2,800 lives over six months, WHO study reveals

The six-month situation report assesses the situation in the three countries at...

The six-month situation report assesses the situation in...

[WATCH] US air strikes target Islamic State in Syria

Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE took part in the bombing raids

Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE took part...