Police hunt gunmen in Vienna streets after 'terrorist' attack
Several suspects armed with rifles opened fire at six locations in the Austrian capital on Monday evening • A police operation still ongoing to determine...
UN, Malta salute Libya ceasefire for ‘better, safer, and more peaceful future’
Libyan ceasefire clinched in Geneva after four rounds of negotiations since February 2020
Snowden accuses US of blocking asylum requests

US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden accuses US President Barack Obama...

US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden accuses US...

Vatican bank bosses resign amid scandal

The director and deputy director of the Vatican bank resign following the arrest of a senior Italian cleric over corruption and fraud allegations.

The director and deputy director of the Vatican bank resign...

Mass political protests across Egypt

Cairo and other Egyptian cities see huge rallies for and against President Morsi a year after he took power, with five people killed in violence.

Cairo and other Egyptian cities see huge rallies for and...

Croatia joins European Union

Croatia has become the 28th member of the European Union, with crowds joining celebrations in the capital Zagreb.

Croatia has become the 28th member of the European Union,...

US firefighters die battling wildfire

At least 19 firefighters die while battling a wildfire in central Arizona.

At least 19 firefighters die while battling a wildfire in...

Europe demands probe into US bugging

German magazine Der Spiegel says US security agency spied on EU computer networks, countries demand probe.

German magazine Der Spiegel says US security agency spied...

Dalli points fingers at ‘persecutors’ over IHT story, denies multi-million transfer

International Herald Tribune says former commissioner did not disclose July 2012 trip to tax haven on alleged $100 million transfer - OLAF tells IHT it could...

International Herald Tribune says former commissioner did...

Euro area unemployment rate at 12.1%

EU unemployment at 10.9%

EU unemployment at 10.9%

Five cabinet members resign

Five ministers from President Morsi's cabinet tender their resignation to the Egyptian prime minister

Five ministers from President Morsi's cabinet tender their...

Hong Kong calls for democratic elections

Demonstrators brave torrential downpour and demand democratic elections by 2017.

Demonstrators brave torrential downpour and demand...

Chaotic finale as Tour de France team bus blocks finish line

Bus gets wedged under finish line banner…. cyclists crash near the end of a...

Bus gets wedged under finish line banner…. cyclists crash...

Obama visits South Africa, describes Mandela as an inspiration

US leader spoke with the Mandela family and South Africa President Jacob Zuma,...

US leader spoke with the Mandela family and South Africa...

Brazil witnesses fresh conflicts

Brazilian government urged to spend more on education and health.

Brazilian government urged to spend more on education and...

Brazilan president announces reforms

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff unveils a series of reforms aimed at calming down anti-government protests.

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff unveils a series of...

US charges whistleblower with espionage

Former American intelligence analyst Edward Snowden charged with spying by the US justice department.

Former American intelligence analyst Edward Snowden charged...

Thousands flee flooded Canadian city

Three dead as floods sweep western Canada and authorities order evacuation of Calgary as waters rise.

Three dead as floods sweep western Canada and authorities...

Germany-Turkey diplomatic row escalates

Germany summons Turkish ambassador in row over Turkey's bid for membership of the European Union, following nationwide protests.

Germany summons Turkish ambassador in row over Turkey's bid...

Nelson Mandela ‘in serious but stable condition’

Nelson Mandela, 94, remains in serious but stable condition after being...

Nelson Mandela, 94, remains in serious but stable condition...