Zelenskyy rejects Putin's ceasefire announcement for Orthodox Christmas, says 'it's only a ploy'
Putin announced a 36-hour ceasefire, which would last from midday Friday through the end of Saturday, in response to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow's plea for a Christmas truce on...
Malta supports UN resolution seeking World Court opinion on Israeli occupation
The UN General Assembly asks the International Court of Justice to give a legal opinion on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories
Europol delivers a major blow to organised crime groups

Coordination between officers from nine countries leads to 100 arrests.  

Coordination between officers from nine countries leads to...

Update 2 | Vella expected to carry out 'in-depth evaluation' of EU hunting laws

Malta's Commissioner-designate Karmenu Vella assigned the environment, maritime affairs and fisheries portfolio

Malta's Commissioner-designate Karmenu Vella assigned...

UK party leaders to campaign against Scottish independence

David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Ed Miliband, and Nigel Farage all set to campaign in...

David Cameron, Nick Clegg, Ed Miliband, and Nigel Farage...

Obama set to announce Islamic State strategy

US President says he ‘has the authority’ to expand US strikes...

US President says he ‘has the authority’ to...

Thousands receive aid as flood waters recede in Kashmir

Floods and landslides triggered by days of rain in the disputed Himalayan...

Floods and landslides triggered by days of rain in the...

Man suspected in the deaths of his five children

The children, ages one to eight, were reported missing last week

The children, ages one to eight, were reported missing last...

MOAS rescue 1,500 migrants in two weeks

Earlier today, MOAS rescued some 245 migrants, including 45 children, after being directed to a wooden vessel by Italy’s Maritime Rescue Coordination...

Earlier today, MOAS rescued some 245 migrants, including 45...

Dutch report says Flight MH17 was ‘penetrated by a number of high-energy objects’

A preliminary report on the MH117 crash indicates that the plane was hit by a missile.

A preliminary report on the MH117 crash indicates that the...

Greens call on EU to stand up to Putin's imperialistic ambitions

The EU must say "no" to Putin's concept of Greater Russia, Green...

The EU must say "no" to Putin's concept of...

EU set to impose new sanctions on Russia

The EU is set to sanction Russian state-owned companies over the ongoing situation in eastern Ukraine.

The EU is set to sanction Russian state-owned companies...

New Iraqi government approved

US hails new Iraqi government ahead of a trip by Secretary of State John Kerry to the region to shore up support against ISIS

US hails new Iraqi government ahead of a trip by Secretary...

New Gambian law imposes life imprisonment for 'aggravated homosexuality'

Homosexual acts were already punishable by up to 14 years in prison under a Gambian law that was amended in 2005 to apply to women in addition to men.

Homosexual acts were already punishable by up to 14 years...

Homemade bomb injures seven in Santiago

A fire extinguisher filled with gunpowder was detonated near a busy subway station in the Chilean capital

A fire extinguisher filled with gunpowder was detonated...

Boy discovers 3,000-Year-old bronze sword in China

Chinese boy makes discovery of a lifetime by stumbling across a 3,000-year-old...

Chinese boy makes discovery of a lifetime by stumbling...

Luton airport evacuated following dicovery of suspicious object

Passengers have been evacuated from London Luton Airport after a "suspect...

Passengers have been evacuated from London Luton Airport...

Vella urges Tunisians to ‘take ownership’ of democratic reforms

Foreign affairs minister George Vella participates in high-level conference in...

Foreign affairs minister George Vella participates in...

Updated | Princess Kate expecting second child

Duchess of Cambridge, who will visit Malta later this month, is pregnant with...

Duchess of Cambridge, who will visit Malta later this...

Japanese economy shrinks by 7.1%

Japan's economy contracts at an annualised rate of 7.1% from April to June, more than expected

Japan's economy contracts at an annualised rate of 7.1%...