

New York ‘to relax’ marijuana laws
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...
Deadly bombings hit Baghdad
Iraqi government forces preparing a major attack to regain rebel-held city
Iraqi government forces preparing a major attack to regain...
Deaths at Egypt Brotherhood protests
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...
Direct talks due on South Sudan truce
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...
Musician Phil Everly dies aged 74
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,...
Rival rebel factions clash in Syria
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...
Six killed in Beirut car bomb
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,...
East US battles major snow storm
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 foreigners murdered in Libya
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 dead in Cambodia workers' protest
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...
Italian navy rescues over 1,000 migrants from boats in 24 hours
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...
Skype social media accounts allegedly hacked
Syrian Electronic Army linked to apparent hack of Microsoft-owned Skype’s...
Syrian Electronic Army linked to apparent hack of...
Antarctic rescue of Akademik Shokalskiy ship begins
The Shokalskiy has been trapped since Christmas Eve by thick sheets of ice...
The Shokalskiy has been trapped since Christmas Eve by...
10 killed in Somali hotel bombing
The hotel is said to be frequented by Somali politicians and foreigners.
The hotel is said to be frequented by Somali politicians...
Pakistan’s Musharraf rushed to hospital
Former military ruler reportedly suffered ‘heart problems’ on his way to...
Former military ruler reportedly suffered ‘heart...
Clashes break out in Iraq’s Anbar province
Heavy fighting continued between army and Sunni fighters, after gunmen seized...
Heavy fighting continued between army and Sunni fighters,...
Ex-Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ‘critically ill’
The condition of Israel’s former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon - who has been...
The condition of Israel’s former Prime Minister Ariel...
Latvia becomes 18th state to join eurozone
Transition to euro currency sees Baltic state's residents and businesses at...
Transition to euro currency sees Baltic state's residents...