New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced his plans to allow limited use of marijuana by seriously ill patients

New York governor Andrew Cuomo announced his plans to allow...

Iraqi government forces preparing a major attack to regain rebel-held city

Iraqi government forces preparing a major attack to regain...

At least 11 people die in clashes between police and Muslim Brotherhood demonstrators across Egypt.

At least 11 people die in clashes between police and Muslim...

Talks between rival camps aimed at ending weeks of violence in South Sudan are due to begin following meetings with mediators in Addis Ababa.

Talks between rival camps aimed at ending weeks of violence...

US musician Phil Everly, one half of the Everly Brothers, dies, aged 74, in California, of complications from lung disease, his family says.

US musician Phil Everly, one half of the Everly Brothers,...

Violence in Aleppo and Idlib comes as protesters rally against al-Qaeda-linked Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Violence in Aleppo and Idlib comes as protesters rally...

Car bomb explodes in suburb of the Lebanese capital Beirut, killing at least six people and injuring more than 60.

Car bomb explodes in suburb of the Lebanese capital Beirut,...

Thousands of flights are grounded as major snowstorm hits Midwestern states in US, dropping 53cm of snow in Massachusetts.

Thousands of flights are grounded as major snowstorm hits...

Two teachers, a Brit and a New Zealander shot dead in Libya near gas and oil complex.

Two teachers, a Brit and a New Zealander shot dead in Libya...

Three people killed as Cambodian police open fire on protesting garment industry workers demanding an increase in wages.

Three people killed as Cambodian police open fire on...

The Italian navy rescued more than 1,000 migrants in the 24 hours to Friday...

The Italian navy rescued more than 1,000 migrants in the 24...

Syrian Electronic Army linked to apparent hack of Microsoft-owned Skype’s...

Syrian Electronic Army linked to apparent hack of...

The Shokalskiy has been trapped since Christmas Eve by thick sheets of ice...

The Shokalskiy has been trapped since Christmas Eve by...

The hotel is said to be frequented by Somali politicians and foreigners.

The hotel is said to be frequented by Somali politicians...

Former military ruler reportedly suffered ‘heart problems’ on his way to...

Former military ruler reportedly suffered ‘heart...

Heavy fighting continued between army and Sunni fighters, after gunmen seized...

Heavy fighting continued between army and Sunni fighters,...

The condition of Israel’s former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon - who has been...

The condition of Israel’s former Prime Minister Ariel...

Transition to euro currency sees Baltic state's residents and businesses at...

Transition to euro currency sees Baltic state's residents...