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Russian shelling of Ukrainian cities unrelenting as missile strikes Kharkiv’s city centre
The EU’s hit list: Who’s who in the Russian sanctions
A comprehensive lists of the people, banks and businesses sanctioned by the EU, US and UK over the Russian offensive against Ukraine
WTO agrees global trade agreement

The World Trade Organization agrees a historic global deal aimed at boosting commerce, which could add nearly $1tn to the global economy.

The World Trade Organization agrees a historic global deal...

Yanukovich defies protesters to meet Putin

The Ukrainian and Russian presidents hold surprise talks on a "strategic...

The Ukrainian and Russian presidents hold surprise talks on...

Flight delays across UK, Ireland

Heathrow, Stansted, Cardiff, Dublin, and Glasgow amongst affected airports

Heathrow, Stansted, Cardiff, Dublin, and Glasgow amongst...

Gunmen attack hospital in Central African Republic

At least ten people killed in latest act of violence in the region

At least ten people killed in latest act of violence in the...

France takes military action in Central Africa

In recent days, violence in the country has raised fears of mass killings along...

In recent days, violence in the country has raised fears of...

Pope Francis sets up Vatican child sex abuse committee

It comes days after the Vatican refused a UN request for information on alleged...

It comes days after the Vatican refused a UN request for...

US teacher killed in Libya

A teacher was shot while running in a Benghazi suburb.

A teacher was shot while running in a Benghazi suburb.

Vella promotes Malta’s ‘peacemaker role’, no word on Kiev protests

‘Malta committed to the goals and principles of the OSCE in pushing forward the frontiers of human rights and dignity to bring peace’ – Vella in Kiev

‘Malta committed to the goals and principles of the OSCE...

Viktor Yanukovych calls off Malta visit

Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych cancels state visit to Malta amid growing pressures over violent crackdown on Ukrainian opposition.

Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych cancels state visit...

French troops kill Central African Republic fighters amid sectarian clashes

Clashes between Christan leaders and Muslims plunges country into chaos leaving scores dead

Clashes between Christan leaders and Muslims plunges...

Several dead in Iraq shopping mall assault

Nine people killed in northern Iraq in a coordinated attack on a shopping mall.

Nine people killed in northern Iraq in a coordinated attack...

Hezbollah commander Hassan Lakkis killed in Beirut

Crowds of mourners in the Lebanese town of Baalbek have turned out for the...

Crowds of mourners in the Lebanese town of Baalbek have...

Updated | 29 killed, scores injured in Yemen defense ministry blast

Assailants armed with assault rifles, hand grenades and rocket-propelled...

Assailants armed with assault rifles, hand grenades and...

No burden sharing, member states to be paid €6,000 for migrant relocation

Scheme is aimed at stemming Syrian flow of UN-recognised refugees

Scheme is aimed at stemming Syrian flow of UN-recognised...

Four dead in storm as England warns of biggest storm in 60 years

Storm and tidal surge cause evacuations and widespread panic in northern Europe

Storm and tidal surge cause evacuations and widespread...

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela passes away

At 95 years of age, the man who fought for freedom in South Africa Nelson...

At 95 years of age, the man who fought for freedom in South...

Vatican rebuffs UN sex abuse queries

The Holy See refuses to provide information requested by the United Nations.

The Holy See refuses to provide information requested by...

Protesters call for strikes and blockades as crisis deepens in Ukraine

Anti-government protesters near presidential administration buildings in Kyiv, offer hot drinks and snacks as a peace offering to the riot police squad.

Anti-government protesters near presidential administration...