Ukraine, Russia reach tentative agreement to organize safe corridors for civilians
Talks between Kyiv and Moscow were held in Belarus near the Polish border on Thursday 
Putin to Macron: Ukraine invasion will continue ‘until the end’
French president warns the ‘worse is to come’ after phone call with Vladimir Putin • Civilian deaths mount as thousands try to flee war
Tensions rise as Russia posts more troops on Ukrainian border

Amid fierce fighting in eastern Ukraine, government forces claim they are...

Amid fierce fighting in eastern Ukraine, government forces...

Refugees and displaced peoples exceed 50 million

The worldwide total of 51.2 million forcibly displaced has implications both...

The worldwide total of 51.2 million forcibly displaced has...

Farage forms new grouping in European Parliament

The UK Independence Party joins forces with Beppe Grillo's Italian Five...

The UK Independence Party joins forces with Beppe...

Felipe VI takes over as Spanish king

Felipe of Spain accedes to the throne, following the abdication of his father Juan Carlos after a 39-year reign

Felipe of Spain accedes to the throne, following the...

Iraq requests US air strikes as insurgents tighten grip on oil refinery

Iraq has asked the US to stage air attacks on Sunni insurgents as the Islamist fighters edged closer to full control of Iraq's largest oil refinery

Iraq has asked the US to stage air attacks on Sunni...

China jails three anti-corruption activists

Three Chinese anti-corruption activists have been given lengthy jail terms for...

Three Chinese anti-corruption activists have been given...

[WATCH] Vella says Malta security services alerted to Libyan allegations

Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni meets Malta's ambassador to complain about fuel smuggling allegations from Libya to Malta.

Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni meets Malta's...

US captures Benghazi attack key suspect

President Obama says he authorised secret operation in Libya that captured key figure of 2012 embassy attack.

President Obama says he authorised secret operation in...

Dozens missing after boat sinks off Malaysia

At least one person dead and 38 others missing after overloaded boat carrying...

At least one person dead and 38 others missing after...

Explosion rocks Nigeria World Cup viewing

Deaths after suicide bomber reportedly targets venue in northeast town where...

Deaths after suicide bomber reportedly targets venue in...

Activists call on Maltese to petition Borg against GM compromise

Avaaz claims that Commissioner Tonio Borg wants to approve Du Pont’s...

Avaaz claims that Commissioner Tonio Borg wants to approve...

[LISTEN] A new camp rises for the displaced in the wilderness

No child should ever feel their parents’ shame. And I wonder how many...

No child should ever feel their parents’ shame. And I...

UK law banning forced marriage takes effect

Those found guilty of the largely hidden practice face up to seven years in...

Those found guilty of the largely hidden practice face up...

Dozens reported killed in Aleppo bombings

Activists say at least 60 people dead after Syrian army helicopters drop barrel...

Activists say at least 60 people dead after Syrian army...

Russia halts gas supply to Ukraine

Ukraine says Russia has cut off all gas supplies, in a major escalation of a dispute between the two nations.

Ukraine says Russia has cut off all gas supplies, in a...

Al-Shabab claims deadly Kenya attack

Somalia-based group says attacks will continue, and tells tourists to stay away after assault in Mpeketoni kills 48.

Somalia-based group says attacks will continue, and tells...

US deploys military troops in Iraq

Up to 275 US "military personnel" are to be sent to Iraq to provide support for the US embassy in Baghdad, the White House says.

Up to 275 US "military personnel" are to be sent...

Tornadoes tear through Nebraska, leave one dead, several injured

Rural community of Pilger completely destroyed

Rural community of Pilger completely destroyed