Brazilian government urged to spend more on education and health.

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

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

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff unveils a series of...

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

Former American intelligence analyst Edward Snowden charged...

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

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

President of India's Congress Party, Sonia Gandhi, told foreign agencies that...

President of India's Congress Party, Sonia Gandhi, told...

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...

Mayor of Toronto denies using crack cocaine after a video purported to show him...

Mayor of Toronto denies using crack cocaine after a video...

A gas cylinder exploded and a school bus caught carrying children caught fire...

A gas cylinder exploded and a school bus caught carrying...

Soldier loses considerable amount of blood after being stabbed, but his...

Soldier loses considerable amount of blood after being...

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...

A fourth night of unprecedented riots in Stockholm has seen unrest spread, with...

A fourth night of unprecedented riots in Stockholm has seen...

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...

A British Airways plane travelling from London to Oslo makes emergency landing...

A British Airways plane travelling from London to Oslo...

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 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...