Biden signs executive orders reversing Trump policies on the border wall, Paris Climate Accords
US President Joe Biden has begun to undo some of Donald Trump's key policies, hours after being sworn in
Dutch PM Rutte quits over welfare scandal and racial profiling
Around 10,000 families, some of whom were racially profiled, were forced to repay tens of thousands of euros of subsidies
Commission warns Spain and Italy over their budget plans

Malta, Finland and Luxembourg also “at risk” of breaking EU finance rules...

Malta, Finland and Luxembourg also “at risk” of...

Cameron warns Sri Lanka on war probe

David Cameron pledged to press civil war inquiry issue with UN if Sri Lanka’s government makes no progress by March

David Cameron pledged to press civil war inquiry issue with...

Vella calls on Commonwealth to support creation of UN Parliamentary Assembly

Foreign minister George Vella calls on Commonwealth ministers to back campaign for the establishment of a UN Parliamentary Assembly.

Foreign minister George Vella calls on Commonwealth...

Eight dead in Pakistan sectarian clashes

Authorities impose curfew after Muslim worshipers “dragged people out and killed them”

Authorities impose curfew after Muslim worshipers...

Typhoon Haiyan: Aid trickles into worst hit areas

Death toll climbs to 3,600 as spread of diseases increases fears

Death toll climbs to 3,600 as spread of diseases increases...

Japan slashes climate reduction target

The new target represents a 3% rise over 1990s emissions levels, a comprehensive turnaround from the 25% reduction target.

The new target represents a 3% rise over 1990s emissions...

Amazon deforestation increased by 28% in a year

Brazil says the rate of deforestation in the Amazon increased by 28% between...

Brazil says the rate of deforestation in the Amazon...

CHOGM starts in Sri Lanka amid human rights protests

On Thursday, a human rights festival being hosted at the main opposition...

On Thursday, a human rights festival being hosted at the...

Gambia severs diplomatic ties with Taiwan

Gambia has announced that it has cut diplomatic ties with Taiwan

Gambia has announced that it has cut diplomatic ties with...

Capsized migrants died off coast of Greece

Twelve stricken refugees presumed to have been heading to Italy or Malta die...

Twelve stricken refugees presumed to have been heading to...

China set to relax one-child policy

Communist leaders announce the end of the controversial re-education through labour programme

Communist leaders announce the end of the controversial...

Sri Lanka warns Cameron over war crimes

The UN estimates that 40,000 civilians were killed in the last five months of the 26-year conflict but the Sri Lankan authorities deny responsibility.

The UN estimates that 40,000 civilians were killed in the...

Pink star diamond smashes world record price

The beauty of the “Pink Star” is without doubt, as is its size. Most pink...

The beauty of the “Pink Star” is without doubt, as is...

Four US Marines killed in base accident

The Marines were clearing unexploded ordnance at Camp Pendleton, near San Diego.

The Marines were clearing unexploded ordnance at Camp...

Frontex must set up complaints system for human rights breaches

EU Ombudsman calls on Frontex to deal with complaints about fundamental rights...

EU Ombudsman calls on Frontex to deal with complaints about...

Twin explosions kill 8, scores wounded

Deadly violence between Shia and Sunni Muslims prompts Iraq to appeal to US for help

Deadly violence between Shia and Sunni Muslims prompts Iraq...

Toronto police break child pornography ring

Three-year investigation leads to the arrest of 341 people and the rescue of...

Three-year investigation leads to the arrest of 341 people...

Philippines: Death toll less than feared

Authorities say death toll may be lower than originally thought, with the 10,000 figure being described as "too high".

Authorities say death toll may be lower than originally...