At least two people dead in shooting in German city
It is as yet unclear what motivated the attack
‘Joseph Mifsud a spy? He spoke too much’ says Rome university colleague Vincenzo Scotti
Former Italian home affairs minister who knows Joseph Mifsud says claims that Maltese professor is a CIA spy are laughable
Indian headmistress tied to poisoned lunches arrested

The headmistress of the Indian school that authorities say served toxic...

The headmistress of the Indian school that authorities say...

Tunisian politician Mohamed Brahmi 'assassinated'

Tunisian opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi has been shot dead outside his...

Tunisian opposition politician Mohamed Brahmi has been shot...

New prince yet to be named

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have spent their first night at home with their new son, whose name they have yet to decide upon.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have spent their first...

22 dead following Mexico clashes

20 armed gang members have died in clashes with police in Mexico's Michoacan state, officials say.

20 armed gang members have died in clashes with police in...

Catholics attend mass in Rio for World Youth Day

Around 400,000 Roman Catholics have joined a ceremony on Copacabana Beach in...

Around 400,000 Roman Catholics have joined a ceremony on...

White House urges Congress to reject moves to curb NSA surveillance

Obama administration alarmed by vote aimed at blocking blanket surveillance of...

Obama administration alarmed by vote aimed at blocking...

Thousands celebrate newborn prince at Buckingham Palace

Thousands of well-wishers descended on Buckingham Palace on Monday night to...

Thousands of well-wishers descended on Buckingham Palace on...

Top US general outlines military options in Syrian conflict

Top US military officer has outlined the costs, risks and benefits of possible...

Top US military officer has outlined the costs, risks and...

Flight's nose gear collapses as it lands in New York

Ten people were left with minor injuries after a plane's nose wheel collapsed...

Ten people were left with minor injuries after a plane's...

Brazil crowds greet Pope Francis

Pope Francis has been greeted by tens of thousands of Brazilian pilgrims on his first papal trip abroad.

Pope Francis has been greeted by tens of thousands of...

Royal birth dominates UK newspapers

UK newspapers publish special 'souvenir' editions on this occasion.

UK newspapers publish special 'souvenir' editions on this...

Updated | Royal baby: wait is over as Duchess gives birth to son

The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy at St Mary's Hospital in...

The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy at St...

China hit by powerful earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes have struck China's north-west Gansu province, killing at least 47 people and injuring almost 300.

Two powerful earthquakes have struck China's north-west...

Online pornography to be blocked automatically in UK, says Cameron

Every household in the UK is to have pornography blocked by their internet...

Every household in the UK is to have pornography blocked by...

Pope Francis to begin Brazil visit

Pope Francis is due to fly to Brazil for his first foreign trip, which will be taking place amid high security.

Pope Francis is due to fly to Brazil for his first foreign...

Gunmen raid Iraq's Abu Ghraib and Taji jails

Gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades and mortars raid prisons, as...

Gunmen armed with rocket-propelled grenades and mortars...

Malta does not veto EU's blacklisting of Hezbollah

European governments, including Malta, agree to put the armed wing of Lebenese...

European governments, including Malta, agree to put the...

Morsi’s family accuse Egyptian army of ‘abducting’ former president

Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi’s family to take legal measures after accusing army of ‘abducting’ Muslim Brotherhood’s leader.

Former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi’s family to take...