Russian military flotilla sails north of Malta as tensions simmer over Ukraine
Six Russian amphibious landing warships are sailing across the Mediterranean and are believed to be heading towards Crimea
Saudi lawsuit against ‘Maltese’ spymaster dismissed
A United States judge has dismissed a lawsuit against a former top Saudi intelligence official who is now a Maltese citizen
Pope Francis calls for power to move away from Vatican

Pope Francis has called for power in the Catholic Church to be devolved away...

Pope Francis has called for power in the Catholic Church to...

Israeli PM says Iran’s nuclear deal ‘historic mistake’

Israeli Prime Minister describes Geneva nuclear agreement ‘historic...

Israeli Prime Minister describes Geneva nuclear agreement...

Two killed, nine injured in Benghazi clash

Two soldiers killed, nine injured in clashes in the eastern Libyan city of...

Two soldiers killed, nine injured in clashes in the eastern...

Indonesia raises volcano alert

Indonesia raises Sumatra volcano alert to highest status, people warned to stay at least 5km from the crater.

Indonesia raises Sumatra volcano alert to highest status,...

UN rights expert calls for international protection during Eritreans’ quest for safety

Blanket disrespect of fundamental human rights in Eritrea is pushing some 2,000 to 3,000 people every month to leave the country.

Blanket disrespect of fundamental human rights in Eritrea...

Iran to curb nuclear activity

Country insistent that that it was still their ‘right’ to have access to some research

Country insistent that that it was still their ‘right’...

Children ‘targeted by snipers’ in Syria conflicts

Oxford report shows that 764 children were summarily executed, more than 100...

Oxford report shows that 764 children were summarily...

Airlines warned of ice dangers

Fifteen airlines have been warned about the risk of ice forming on Boeing’s new 747-8 and 787 Dreamliner planes

Fifteen airlines have been warned about the risk of ice...

Proposed date for Scottish independence named

24th March 2016 could be Scottish Independence Day

24th March 2016 could be Scottish Independence Day

Ministers set for nuclear talks in Geneva

US, UK, Russia, France, China and Germany in Geneva to negotiate a nuclear deal...

US, UK, Russia, France, China and Germany in Geneva to...

Dozens killed in Latvia store collapse, search ongoing

Second night of search in Latvia’s capital Riga after the roof of a...

Second night of search in Latvia’s capital Riga after the...

Paris police hunt gunman after shootings at newspaper office and bank

Gunman fires shots in left-wing newspaper office and towards major bank.

Gunman fires shots in left-wing newspaper office and...

Women slaved for 30 years rescued from London house

The case was kept secret until Thursday's arrests of two people on suspicion...

The case was kept secret until Thursday's arrests of two...

Cyclone-hit Sardinia residents angry at slow pace of aid

At least 16 people were killed by Cyclone Cleopatra and the torrential rains it...

At least 16 people were killed by Cyclone Cleopatra and the...

Russia bails more Greenpeace activists

Russian judges have now granted bail to 20 of the 30 environmentalists who were arrested in September as they protested against Arctic drilling.

Russian judges have now granted bail to 20 of the 30...

Pakistan drone strike kills eight

Latest US attack set to further complicate relations between Pakistan and Washington

Latest US attack set to further complicate relations...

Updated | Malta to sign Libyan memorandum of understanding

Libyan foreign minister Mohammed Emhemmed Abdul Aziz holds talks in Valletta...

Libyan foreign minister Mohammed Emhemmed Abdul Aziz holds...

US express scepticism in Iran nuclear talks deal

Deal set to limit Iran’s uranium enrichment in relief for sanctions

Deal set to limit Iran’s uranium enrichment in relief for...