Russia says EU 'posing as a peacemaker' and investing in the Ukraine war
Russia's foreign ministry says all EU citizens and agencies involved in delivering lethal weapons to Ukraine 'will be held responsible'
EU bans Russian banks from SWIFT, imposes sanctions on Russia Today and Sputnik
The EU will suspend the broadcasting activities of Sputnik and RT/Russia Today while banning certain Russian banks from the SWIFT system
Former Israeli PM Ariel Sharon dies after eight-year coma

Death of Sharon, aged 85, comes as less of a shock to Israel than stroke that...

Death of Sharon, aged 85, comes as less of a shock to...

Fidel Castro makes first appearance in nine months

Former Cuban President last appeared in public in April 2013 after falling...

Former Cuban President last appeared in public in April...

‘EU diplomats consider deploying 1,000 soldiers to CAR’

European Union weighing sending military force to troubled Central African...

European Union weighing sending military force to troubled...

Ariel Sharon in extremely critical condition

Hospital official say former Isreali Prime Minister is ‘close to death’...

Hospital official say former Isreali Prime Minister is...

Car bomb kills at least 18 in central Syria

At least 18 people killed in Hama as fighting between rebels and...

At least 18 people killed in Hama as fighting between...

Obama urges peace agreement in South Sudan

US call comes as South Sudan government troops try to wrestle back control of...

US call comes as South Sudan government troops try to...

Three killed by lightning strike in Argentina

A further 20 injured as they attempted to seek shelter from storm.

A further 20 injured as they attempted to seek shelter from...

India's government sets up anti-corruption helpline

Helpline launched to serve as a deterrent to corrupt government officials.

Helpline launched to serve as a deterrent to corrupt...

Explosion at Japan chemical factory

Five workers killed in a Mitsubishi plant in central Japan.

Five workers killed in a Mitsubishi plant in central Japan.

CAR leader prepares to step down

President Michel Djotodia due to meet regional leaders in Chad against backop of religious unrest sweeping the nation.

President Michel Djotodia due to meet regional leaders in...

Canadian becomes first bird flu fatality in North America

A Canadian woman got infected with the virus after a visit to Beijing.

A Canadian woman got infected with the virus after a visit...

UK government to ‘auction off’ visas

UK government proposes to auction off visas to highest bidders or sold in exchange for good causes.

UK government proposes to auction off visas to highest...

Tunisian PM resigns as part of transition plan

Ali Larayedh steps down in line with agreement for ending political deadlock...

Ali Larayedh steps down in line with agreement for ending...

Anti-Taliban campaigner killed in bomb blast

Chaudhry Aslam, a face of Pakistan’s anti-militia campaign, targeted by...

Chaudhry Aslam, a face of Pakistan’s anti-militia...

Afghanistan orders release of 72 ‘Taliban’ prisoners

Decision comes despite US insistence that prisoners pose a serious threat to...

Decision comes despite US insistence that prisoners pose a...

Egypt unrest: Morsi's absence halts Cairo trial

The trial of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi adjourned after officials...

The trial of Egypt's ousted President Mohammed Morsi...

Zambia opposition leader charged with calling president a potato

Zambian police have arrested and charged an opposition leader with defamation,...

Zambian police have arrested and charged an opposition...

Former Miss Venezuela shot dead in attempted robbery

Gunmen shot dead a former Miss Venezuela and her British-born partner in front...

Gunmen shot dead a former Miss Venezuela and her...