German police investigating Libyan attack on Sea-Eye rescue ship
Watch the video of Libyan militia firing warning shots during Sea-Eye rescue on high seas
Italian ship with 151 rescued migrants docks in Sicily
The Italian offshore supply vessel Asso Trenta has brought 151 migrants to Sicily after rescuing them in waters off Libya on Sunday
Indonesia upholds death sentence for British woman

Indonesia's high court endorses lower court's conviction of Lindsay Sandifor...

Indonesia's high court endorses lower court's conviction of...

Arab Spring: ‘more blood is needed’

North African countries are undoubtedly in a state of transition, with the end result still unclear.

North African countries are undoubtedly in a state of...

Renzo Piano appointed senator for life

Architect Renzo Piano named life senator by Italian president Giorgio Napolitano.

Architect Renzo Piano named life senator by Italian...

US continues to seek ‘international coalition’ for action against Syria

Syrian army defectors say US intervention could kill Assad opponents, Reuters report.

Syrian army defectors say US intervention could kill Assad...

Obama insists Syria behind chemical weapons attack

The US sure that the Syrian government carried out a chemical weapons attack...

The US sure that the Syrian government carried out a...

Colombian government open to talks with rebels

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos says his government is ready to start...

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos says his government...

Top Indian militant leader arrested

Police in India arrest Yasin Bhatkal, head of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) militant group blamed for a string of deadly attacks in recent years, officials say.

Police in India arrest Yasin Bhatkal, head of the Indian...

Italian government approves removal of property tax

Italian coalition government strikes deal on controversial removal of property...

Italian coalition government strikes deal on controversial...

Maltese Communists against military intervention in Syria

Malta should not back US-led military intervention in Syria, the Communist...

Malta should not back US-led military intervention in...

US ready to strike in Syria if Obama gives go-ahead

US Vice-President Biden says those who use chemical warfare should be held...

US Vice-President Biden says those who use chemical warfare...

New York Times website hacked

A technical problem had already knocked NYTimes.com offline on 14 August.

A technical problem had already knocked NYTimes.com offline...

Trial of Gaddafi's son to start next month

Gaddafi's son was captured by rebel fighters from the Libyan city of Zintan in...

Gaddafi's son was captured by rebel fighters from the...

Malta condemns chemical attacks in Syrian conflict

Vella: ‘Security Council must agree on measures to quell chemical attacks’

Vella: ‘Security Council must agree on measures to quell...

UK to propose UN resolution over Syria

David Cameron gathered the UK's armed forces and security chiefs with key cabinet ministers for emergency talks over possible military action.

David Cameron gathered the UK's armed forces and security...

Brazil's foreign minister quits over Bolivia row

Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota resigns in the wake of a diplomatic...

Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota resigns in the...

Palestinians pull out of peace talks after Israeli raid

Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations called off following Israeli raid which...

Palestinian-Israeli peace negotiations called off following...

Boy dies of bubonic plague in Kyrgyzstan

A 15-year-old herder has died in Kyrgyzstan of bubonic plague - the first case in the country in 30 years - officials say.

A 15-year-old herder has died in Kyrgyzstan of bubonic...

UN inspections underway as US blames Syria for chemical attacks

UN chemical weapons inspectors continue investigations into chemical attacks in...

UN chemical weapons inspectors continue investigations into...