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...
23 dead and 32 wounded in political ambush
President of India's Congress Party, Sonia Gandhi, told foreign agencies that...
President of India's Congress Party, Sonia Gandhi, told...
Three more arrested over Woolwich murder
British police have detained three other men over last Wednesday’s murder of soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich.
British police have detained three other men over last...
Toronto mayor denies smoking crack cocaine
Mayor of Toronto denies using crack cocaine after a video purported to show him...
Mayor of Toronto denies using crack cocaine after a video...
17 children killed in gas cylinder explosion on bus
A gas cylinder exploded and a school bus caught carrying children caught fire...
A gas cylinder exploded and a school bus caught carrying...
French soldier stabbed in neck outside Paris
Soldier loses considerable amount of blood after being stabbed, but his...
Soldier loses considerable amount of blood after being...
Obama defends US drone attacks
US President Barack Obama defends the use of drones in a "just war" of self-defence against deadly militants and a campaign that had made America safer.
US President Barack Obama defends the use of drones in a...
Rioters continue to battle police in Sweden
A fourth night of unprecedented riots in Stockholm has seen unrest spread, with...
A fourth night of unprecedented riots in Stockholm has seen...
US Boy Scouts vote to end ban on gays
The Boy Scouts of America organisation votes to welcome openly gay scouts, ending a divisive ban.
The Boy Scouts of America organisation votes to welcome...
British Airways plane makes Heathrow emergency landing
A British Airways plane travelling from London to Oslo makes emergency landing...
A British Airways plane travelling from London to Oslo...
US admits drones killed four Americans
The US attorney general has acknowledged four US citizens have been killed in drone strikes since 2011.
The US attorney general has acknowledged four US citizens...
EU leaders tackle tax evasion at summit
EU leaders say they are committed to tackling tax evasion and will push for global action to curb banking secrecy.
EU leaders say they are committed to tackling tax evasion...
